March 1-2, 2024

Friday, March 1, 2024

Session 1: 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Night Pollinators

When you think of pollinators you often think of butterflies, bees and birds flying around during the bright of day.  But there are nocturnal pollinators of equal importance.  Some studies have shown that one third of plant families have nocturnal pollinators visit them.  Join Molly Keck, AgriLife Extension IPM Specialist and Board Certified Entomologist as she shares which pollinators come out at night and what you can do to help their populations. (SAWS WaterSaver Rewards – 1 pt.)

Session 2: 10:30 – 11:30 AM

Trees of the Texas Superstar® Program

Trees are the most important investment for your landscape and often bring a significant increase to your home’s value. David Rodriguez – Extension Horticulturist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will talk about selecting, planting, and maintaining trees for your residential landscape. SAWS WaterSaver Rewards – 1 pt.)

Session 3: 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Let’s Talk Turf: Lawncare for San Antonio

Concerned about having reasonable expectations of your lawn with our summer heat, winter freezes, and drought conditions? Join Bill Swantner, Bexar County Master Gardener, as he explains how to keep turf grass healthy and attractive. Bill will share tips on mowing, fertilizing, watering, controlling weeds and insects, and more on a month by month basis. (SAWS WaterSaver Rewards – 1 pt.)

Saturday, March 2, 2024

Session 4: 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Spring into Landscape Gardening

Spring is the season for renewal. Come join Lynn Cox, Bexar County Master Gardener, as she discusses what can be done to refresh, renew, and revitalize your garden this spring. (SAWS WaterSaver Reward – 2 pts.)

Session 5: 10:30 – 11:30 AM

Wildflower or Weed?

Some of our native wildflowers have bad reputations as weeds, but do they really deserve so much hate? Join Lee Marlowe, Sustainable Landscape Ecologist from the San Antonio River Authority as she shares the benefits of some of the “weedy” native plants that might find their way into your yard uninvited. You may discover that some of these wild plants are perfect for your landscape goals. (SAWS WaterSaver Rewards – 1 pt.)

Session 6: 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Texas Native Ornamental Shrubs

The use of native shrubs in our landscape is just… natural! Join Lynn Cox, Bexar County Master Gardener, as she shares the benefits of using natives and introduces some of the many native shrubs that will bring color and more to your landscape.(SAWS WaterSaver Reward – 1 pt.)

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