Shade and ornamental trees are the most valuable plants in your landscape and live the longest. Selecting the right tree for your space, getting them off to a good start and caring for them properly will extend their lives and provide your landscape with trees that are both functional and beautiful. Master Gardener Lynn Cox […]
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 all of the basics of Rainwater Harvesting, and questions to ask yourself. This class is good for those […]
Get outside to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day and enjoy free entry all day at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center. Take home native plant educational material to learn what plants would work best in your space to benefit birds.
Join us and other members of the community to help us clean up our habitat! Mitchell Lake Audubon Center depends on our amazing volunteers to help manage habitat. This can involve trail maintenance, removal of invasive species, and planting native plants for birds and butterflies depending on the tasks of the day. This is a […]
The time is finally here! After one year of master planning, we are ready to reveal our plan for the future. This community celebration marks the culmination of a year-long collaboration where YOUR voice shaped the future of Arboretum San Antonio. The design you will see reflects our diverse community's collective passion and vision. […]
Learn valuable techniques to develop landscapes that are made to last and function sustainably with local ecosystems -- landscapes that work! Learn valuable techniques to develop landscapes that are made to last and function sustainably with local ecosystems. A properly designed sustainable landscape should be beautiful and eco-friendly, while saving resources and requiring minimal maintenance. […]
Master Gardener Candy Roach 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 for them.
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 for them.
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 landscapes. Karen will cover gardening techniques to develop a resilient garden; Including the aspects of soil, irrigation, design and plant choices.
Have you ever wanted to get involved in a local gardening or outdoor group? Are you curious about what programs, classes and activities are going on around town in the plant and outdoor world? Join us for an exciting day to meet local Societies and community groups and members. Our fourth annual Society Saturday 2025 […]
Celebrate Basil, The Herb of Summer - OR ANYTIME. Stop by Fanick's on for info on basil and all herbs, plants to purchase, cooking demonstrations, and a children's potting center.
David Rodriguez, our Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent, gardening expert and local radio personality will speak at Rainbow Gardens Society Saturday about simple, smart tips for helping your plants stay strong during the hottest time of year. Learn timely tips for sustainable gardening in high heat, water-wise practices, and plant care strategies that can make […]