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Fresh herbs including Basil, Parsley, Marjoram, Rosemary, and Sage.

Growing Herbs

McCreless Library 1023 Ada St., San Antonio, TX, United States

Master Gardener Grace Emery will present on the best methods and practices for successfully growing herbs: how to select and plant them, how to water them, and how to care […]

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Surviving Drought & Creating a Resilient Landscape

Westfall Library 6111 Rosedale Ct, San Antonio, United States

In this program Master Gardener, Karen Gardner, will explain our region’s unique climate and weather patterns as they relate to gardening and how homeowners can overcome those challenges in their […]

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Monarda lemon balm flowers and leaves.

Wildflower Walk

Mitchell Lake Audubon Center 10750 Pleasanton Rd, San Antonio, United States

Spring is in full bloom at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center! Join this laid-back walk as Mitchell Lake staff showcases some of our native wildflowers and how their blooms support the […]

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Texas rock rose leaves and flowers.

Plants That Thrive

Maverick Library 8700 Mystic Park, San Antonio, TX, United States

Taking a little time to research which plants to put into your latest landscape project will save you time, money, and disappointment. But where can you go to find the […]

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Gardening Essentials

Confluence Park 310 W Mitchell Street, San Antonio, United States

This month GVST is having a field trip to the North American Friendship Garden located at Confluence Park. SARA personnel will give a presentation about the garden in the Estela […]

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Goldfinch perched on blue salvia stem

Gardening For Our Feathered Friends

Rainbow Gardens 8516 Bandera, San Antonio, United States

Encouraging our feathered friends to take up residence, or at least visit our gardens, benefits both birds and gardeners. Birds add life, song, and color to our garden. They consume […]

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Cypress tree trunks, branches and leaves
Event Series Tree Trek

Tree Trek

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX, United States

Discover the beauty and importance of trees in urban green space during this seasonal tour. Learn how healthy urban forests benefit our environments and community and learn practical tips for […]

Pollinator Tea Party

Confluence Park 310 W Mitchell Street, San Antonio, United States

The Pollinator Tea Party is a free, family-friendly, zero-waste event that celebrates pollinators through immersive nature playscapes, environmental education, and sustainable practices during the spring Monarch Butterfly migration. Attendees will […]

Rain garden collecting water in home landscape

Rainscaping and Rain Gardens

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX, United States

Cycles of flash floods and drought are hard for home gardens and the environment. Rainscapes can create gardens where plants thrive in changing weather. They also benefit wildlife and the […]

Plants with Purpose with Monika Maeckle at Mission Library

Mission Library 3134 Roosevelt Avenue, San Antonio, TX, United States

Author Monika Maeckle with passion flower vine Can you eat it? Make tea from it? Does it serve wildlife? Does it taste good or provide a health benefit? Is it […]

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Rainwater Harvesting: Medium to Large Systems

Eco Centro 1802 North Main Avenue, San Antonio, United States

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 […]

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