Join David as he shares a wealth of knowledge on growing resilient lawns that can face the gardening challenges of Bexar County and the surrounding area. He will focus on watering techniques with conservation in mind, appropriate fertilization, weed and insect control methods, mowing, and other best practices for lawn care.
Greg Grant, Smith County Horticulturist for the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Tyler, Texas, is an award-winning horticulturist, writer, conservationist, and a seventh-generation Texan. Join Greg as he shares his five basic principles of landscape design along with dos and don’ts for creating a beautiful home landscape.
Lee Marlowe, Sustainable Landscape Ecologist with the San Antonio River Authority is a restoration ecologist and ecological designer with over 25 years of professional experience. Are you listening! Your landscape will tell you what it needs – all you have to do is pay attention. Join Lee as she shares how to listen to your […]
Brad Wier is a San Antonio Water Systems (SAWS) Conservation Planner. Years in South Texas landscaping and public horticulture gave him a lasting enthusiasm for plants that don’t die when sprinklers — and gardeners — break down. Drought has been the new normal in San Antonio lately – so what lessons can a water utility […]
Bill Swantner is a Bexar County Master Gardener with extensive training and experience in plant propagation and starting plants from seed. Starting plants from seed allows you to grow a large number of plants economically as well as being able to grow plants you may not have access to in the nurseries. Join Bill as […]
Molly Keck is an Integrated Pest Management Program Specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Bexar County with a Master’s degree in Entomology. With 20 years of experience with the AgriLife Extension Service, Molly is our go-to person for all things insect related. What’s wrong with my lawn??? This is a common question by homeowners […]
Hardscape refers the “hard” surfaces of your landscape such as sidewalks, patios, decks, and pathways, which play a key role in water conservation by reducing runoff and managing rainwater. In this workshop Lynn Cox, Bexar County Master Gardener, will cover a variety of materials available to use in the home landscape, and how to select […]
Learn how to use your leaves, grass clippings and vegetable scraps to strengthen the soil in your garden, beds, and lawn. Join Bill Swantner, Bexar County Master Gardener as he reveals the tips, techniques, and benefits of backyard composting. Butch will also discuss the various methods and requirements for backyard composting.
Earth-Kind Landscaping uses research-proven techniques to provide for a beautiful and resilient landscape while preserving and protecting the environment. Lynn Cox, Bexar County Master Gardener, will share these principles and explain about our region’s unique climate and how it affects gardening as well as how to implement the methods in an individual landscape.
Learn how to use your leaves, grass clippings and vegetable scraps to strengthen the soil in your garden, beds, and lawn. Join Karen Gardner, Bexar County Master Gardener, as she reveals the tips, techniques, and benefits of backyard composting. Karen will also discuss the various methods and requirements for backyard composting.
Ground covers can be an important element in your home landscape. They can serve as a “living mulch”, retaining moisture, suppressing weeds, and moderating soil temperatures. They provide an alternative to turfgrass, particularly when it is in shade. And they can provide habitat for your butterflies, bees, and other pollinators! Join Lynn Cox, Bexar County […]
Gardening in Texas can be tough! Texas gardeners need plants that tolerate extremes. Searing summer heat, drought, and winters that can feel like a deep freeze. Thanks to research lead by Texas A&M University researchers and AgriLife Extension horticulturists, we have identified plants that have what it takes to be in our Texas gardens. Join […]