Author Nights: “Gardening on the Dry Side of Texas”
Escape the summer heat with native plant author Gary Irish as he presents from new book “Gardening on the Dry Side of Texas: Drought-Tolerant Plants and Techniques”. Gary Irish will […]
Escape the summer heat with native plant author Gary Irish as he presents from new book “Gardening on the Dry Side of Texas: Drought-Tolerant Plants and Techniques”. Gary Irish will […]
Explore native plants on the Texas Native Trails and throughout the Garden. Learn how native plants conserve water and adapt to their local environment. And learn how to grow these […]
Join us for a hands-on Soil Health Workshop where we’ll explore composting basics, soil care, and garden maintenance—all at our office garden! What to Expect: – Learn how to improve […]
Join Boone Halloday , Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Horticulturist – Galveston County as he helps us in identifying soil nutrient deficiencies, how to adjust to balance nutrient levels and […]
Presenter: Dr. Larry Stein, Regents Fellow, Professor & State Extension Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Bluebonnets are best grown from seed; however, they have a very hard seed coat, which […]
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) should never be placed inside any cart for curbside collection and should always brought to HHW Drop-Off Centers. (See San Antonio's Solid Waste Management calendar for […]
Weeds just are. Join Bill Swantner as he moves beyond the traditional, often frustrating, battle against weeds. Bill will help you explore how understanding the ecology of weeds – their […]
Join Candy Roach, Bexar County Master Gardener and learn how to effectively plan and plant for butterflies, bees and a multitude of other pollinator species. This workshop will primarily focus […]
Coming out of the summer heat, fall planting is like a “Mini” spring. This is a great time to plant and establish plants by next summer, as our soil does […]
All plants need four things to survive and thrive: sunlight, air, water, and nutrients. All of these, except sunlight, the plant gets from the soil. But what exactly is going […]
Come join gardening enthusiasts for an awesome in-person event by SA Composting Project to exchange seeds and learn about saving seeds! Are you ready to ramp up your garden? Join […]
Join SA Composting Project for an introduction to Eisinia foetida, commonly known as the red wiggler worm, and how to compost with worms. Composting is one of the best ways […]
Join us for a volunteer day at International Community Garden! We’ll begin with a brief discussion on the water conservation benefits of using mulch and compost. Then we’ll dive right […]
Composting with WORMS?! 🐛 Join us for a hands-on, community-powered workshop all about building healthy soil and turning food scraps into gold—aka compost! Whether you’re new to gardening or already […]
Are you ready to scale up from a rain barrel, or want to start harvesting large amounts of rainwater for your home, garden, or both? Turn water scarcity into water […]
Mission Marquee Plaza Farmers & Artisans Market, every first and third Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., March to November. A yoga or Zumba fitness class will kick off each […]
Discover how to turn spent mushroom blocks into a powerful garden resource in this hands-on workshop for gardeners. Learn practical ways to reuse mushroom blocks to enrich soil, boost plant […]
Pollinator gardens can benefit both pollinators and your community. Explore how you can create a native, drought-tolerant wildlife habitat that is safe and educational for children at home and/or at […]
Come join us for an engaging hands-on workshop to learn all about native south Texas butterflies and the plants they need to thrive. Get ready to discover the beauty of […]
Explore Bulverde Oaks Nature Preserve and Alamo Area Master Naturalists on a fun, educational hike! This event is perfect for San Antonio landowners, families, environmental groups, and nature enthusiasts who […]
Join us at this year’s Solar Fest! This free, fun, family-friendly festival is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate with the community. Enjoy a variety of activities and engaging experiences, including […]
"Come join us for another delightful presentation by Gregg Eckhardt of San Antonio Water Systems, who will take you on an engaging exploration of the San Antonio River history. The […]
The 10th Annual Monarch Butterfly & Pollinator Festival will be held on Saturday, October 18th from 9am to 1pm at Brackenridge Park right next to the Zoo entrance! Tag monarch butterflies […]
Join us for a free family event celebrating Día de los Muertos/ Day of the Dead! Face painting, children's arts and crafts, a photo booth, music and food will be available. […]
Discover the the wondrous lives of honeybees and their positive contribution to the environment! Join us for an exciting evening delving into the fascinating world of honeybees! Learn about their […]
Join us as we take you through the various native and pollinator seed mixes and how to create a successful wildflower landscape in your space. Learn how to beautify your […]
Gardening Essentials will consist of two workshop classes, with information available on water conservation along with the current SAWS programs and rebates for their customers. 12:15 Gary Irish, "Little-used Native […]
Presenter: Ashley Morgan-Olvera, Texas Invasive Species Institute Director of Research & Education at Sam Houston State University Session 1: Defining Invasives & Identification Section 2: Management/Removal & Reporting of Dangerous […]