Can you eat it? Make tea from it? Does it serve wildlife? Does it taste good or provide a health benefit? Is it low maintenance? Does it have a fun story? Does it provide a unique landscape service? Oh, and is it attractive? These are the questions Monika Maeckle asked of each plant included in […]
Join us for an engaging and informative class led by a Miguel Teveni, Board-Certified Master Arborist. Whether you’re a homeowner, landscaper, or tree enthusiast, this is your chance to get expert answers and guidance on planting, installation techniques, fertilization best practices, and how to identify and manage oak wilt—a serious threat to our native trees.
Encouraging our feathered friends to take up residence, or at least visit our gardens, benefits both birds and gardeners. Birds add life, song, and color to our garden. They consume thousands of plant-eating insects. And some even pollinate our flowers. Join Master Gardener Lynn Cox as she walks us through the birds we can attract […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
This is a basic introduction to water conservation in the home landscape. Bexar County Master Gardener, Lynn Cox, will explain how much to water trees, shrubs, plants, and turf, as well as the proper and most water efficient methods to applying water. Lynn will demonstrate how to test the soil moisture using a long shafted […]