Join Haeley Giambalvo, author of NativeBackyards.com, to learn how to get started growing more Texas native plants in your yard this fall! Haeley will show you how to find the best plants for your area that are hardy, drought-tolerant, and pollinator magnets. She will provide simple tips to transform a garden bed with native plants. […]
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 resilient plants in your home garden. Fee: Free with membership or San Antonio Botanical Garden admission (adults $15, children 3-13 $13.)
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 upcoming monthly and quarterly drop-off events and locations.) Accepted materials at drop-offs include: auto fluids, batteries; cooking oil; E-waste; fluorescent light fixtures and ballasts; household […]
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 market at 9 a.m.! All fitness levels are welcome. Find fresh, locally sourced foods and explore the handmade crafts and products from local pop-up vendors. […]
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 resilient plants in your home garden. Fee: Free with membership or San Antonio Botanical Garden admission (adults $15, children 3-13 $13.)
Fall is just around the corner and summer is a wonderful time to start planning your garden. Join horticulturalist, Layni Langham in a lecture-style class with a walk covering cool-season plant varieties used here at the Garden that save water and attract pollinators. Learn how to plan Texas native garden beds, design principles, and other […]
Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Instructor: Anthony Sierra, Conservation Educator. Fee: Free with garden admission and/or SABOT Garden membership.
Escape the summer heat with author Marisol Cortez as she shares selections from her new book “Bird Church ”! Free and open to the public. Event co-sponsors Friends of Mission Branch Library and Gardening Volunteers of South Texas invites you to watch segments of GVST Go Gardening monthly video series and learn about Friends of […]
A DIY perspective on harvesting rainwater, air conditioning condensate, and grey water (shower and washing machine) We will explore the Do-It-Yourself world of water catchment in the modern home. This will include rain, AC condensation, and graywater from the shower. By collecting water from rainfall, air conditioning condensate, and graywater collection, you can significantly decrease […]
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 resilient plants in your home garden. Fee: Free with membership or San Antonio Botanical Garden admission (adults $15, children 3-13 $13.)
Join Green Spaces Alliance for Lonestar Permaculture, a vibrant, hands-on workshop celebrating sustainable living, local food systems, and regenerative gardening—all with a Texas twist! This one-hour experience blends education, food, resources, and fun to help you explore how permaculture principles can transform your home, garden, and community. During this engaging workshop, you’ll: Learn the basics […]
Join Garden Volunteers of South Texas (GVST) this summer and support your community while assisting with the pollinator garden at Denver Heights Community Center. We’re looking for volunteers to assist with the pollinator garden before a series of engaging community presentations. Volunteer gardening hour will be 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm. (Volunteers should be between […]
Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Fee: Free with garden admission and/or SABOT Garden membership.
From below the soil surface to flying above our heads, beneficial insects have profound effects on our gardens. Come learn about many of the common invertebrate characters that grace our landscape and how you can partner with them for thriving WaterSaver gardens!
Micky Piña, proprietor of JuMicks Holistic Wellness organic farm-to-table business and a registered nurse, will discuss food from home gardens and how we can utilize native, drought tolerant plant material. Kitty Hommer, board president of South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, will share how it is adapting to challenges and thriving through the use […]
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 resilient plants in your home garden. Fee: Free with membership or San Antonio Botanical Garden admission (adults $15, children 3-13 $13.)
Want to turn food scraps into garden gold but not sure where to begin? If you're curious about composting, join Rose Flores for a fun and informative Composting Basics Workshop, where you'll learn how to kickstart your composting journey with the simplest, most effective methods! Discover the science of soil, why it matters, and how […]
This short workshop touches 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 all […]
Learn how to create a native Texas drought-tolerant garden that not only boosts biodiversity but also supports local ecosystems and pollinators. We will discuss sustainable, water-wise practices that you can implement in your yard and conclude with a tour of the WaterSaver Community, inspiring you to reimagine your lawn! Take home a Texas native plant […]
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 getting your hands dirty, this workshop will walk you through the basics of soil health and simple composting methods, including an exciting live demo of […]
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 present for an hour following the themes of: - The Changing Garden Environment - How Plants Cope with Drought and Heat - Creating a Less […]
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 resilient plants in your home garden. Fee: Free with membership or San Antonio Botanical Garden admission (adults $15, children 3-13 $13.)
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 soil health – Intro to composting and red wiggler bins – Help us care for the garden – Light refreshments provided Bonus: The first 15 […]
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 considerations for future management steps all to help increase plant quality and to decrease nutrient runoff.
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 is Mother Nature’s way of preserving the species. We will talk about how to overcome this challenge and all the things you need to do […]
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 upcoming monthly and quarterly drop-off events and locations.) Accepted materials at drop-offs include: auto fluids, batteries; cooking oil; E-waste; fluorescent light fixtures and ballasts; household […]
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 life cycles, competitive strategies, and preferred growing conditions – is key to effective management. Instead of solely focusing on reactive removal, Bill will help you […]
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 on encouraging and maintaining a healthy landscape for insect pollinators.