Landscape designer Luke Hoy presents how to grow confidence and understanding of the garden design process. In this presentation and hands-on workshop, participants can discover how to translate inspiration into a design plan by combining design visualization, skill building and horticultural recommendations. Come ready to explore personal inspirations and to make them into a garden […]

Learn how to identify trees by observing tree buds, bark, and more. During winter, trees don’t always have leaves, making it difficult to identify them. Participants will also learn about where native trees grow, how winter wildlife benefit from trees, and how to care for trees during cold months. $25 ($20 members) Registration closes when […]

This short workshop will touch on all of the basics of Rainwater Harvesting, and questions to ask yourself. Rainwater harvesting has so many benefits, from happy plants to money in your wallet. With so many things to consider, it can be hard to know where or how to start. This short workshop will touch on […]

GVST will teach how to design, install and maintain a water conserving garden/landscape through 12 sessions of learning. These 75 minute sessions will include choosing drought-resistant native plants, improving soil with compost to increase water retention, use of mulch to conserve moisture all as presented on the SAWS "Garden Style San Antonio" website. The focus […]

Are you wanting to garden with more Texas native plants? Haeley Giambalvo of NativeBackyards.com is sharing her Top 20 No-Fail Texas Native Plants for your San Antonio garden! She’ll help you make smart decisions by prioritizing plants that are easy to grow and look great. For each plant, Haeley will walk you through their sun […]

With the increasing weather extremes Texas is experiencing — ranging from heat wave to deep freeze and drought to flood — how should gardeners adapt? Drawing from the visionary landscapes in her new book, Gardens of Texas, Pam Penick shows how gardeners and designers across the Lone Star State are embracing change, shifting their plant […]

The 2026 San Antonio Spring Home + Garden Show features hundreds of local experts for remodeling, landscaping, and decor. The event runs Friday February 27 (12–8 PM), Saturday February 28 (10 AM–8 PM), and Sunday March 1 (11 AM–6 PM), with tickets available for adults and seniors. There will be a speaker each day on the […]

Earth-Kind® Landscaping uses research-proven techniques to provide for a beautiful and resilient landscape while preserving and protecting the environment. Candy Roach, Bexar County Master Gardener, will share these principles and explain about our region’s unique climate and how it directly relates to gardening as well as how to implement the methods in an individual landscape.

GVST will teach how to design, install and maintain a water conserving garden/landscape through 12 sessions of learning. These 75 minute sessions will include choosing drought-resistant native plants, improving soil with compost to increase water retention, use of mulch to conserve moisture all as presented on SAWS "Garden Style San Antonio" website. The focus will […]

Do you ever feel like you’re pouring your time, energy, and money into landscaping but still not seeing the results you hope for? Join Greg Grant, AgriLife Extension Horticulturist, for insightful and practical tips on how to be a happy, Earth-Kind gardener. CULTIVATE! classes are free and take place online March 6-7. Advance registration required […]

There’s no question we are in a drought that brings challenges to gardening. Join David Rodriguez, AgriLife Extension Horticulturist, as he shares how to create a thriving and colorful landscape with techniques such as building the sponge effect in your soil and using proper plant selection and maintenance practices. CULTIVATE! classes are free and take […]