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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 to reduce our own waste, produce new life for plants, drastically improve soil quality, increase moisture retention, and so much more. Closing the waste loop […]

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 in with some hands-on practice! We’ll clean up and refresh the garden’s space, before amending the soil and finishing up with mulch. This is a […]

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 […]

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 abundance. Rainwater harvesting (RWH) can reduce stormwater runoff, lower your water bill and keep your landscape green all year long. Join us online to learn […]

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 health, increase water retention, and even grow more mushrooms outdoors. We’ll cover how to assess spent blocks, create outdoor mushroom beds, apply blocks as mulch, […]

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 school. Participants will leave with a butterfly host plant and the knowledge to start and care for a basic pollinator garden.