They’re big, really big.  David Rogers’ Big Bugs stand as tall as 25 feet and have wingspans up to 17 feet wide, and they are coming to the San Antonio Botanical Garden.  For the past 25 years, David Rogers’ Big Bugs exhibition has introduced the public to the world of insects, the role they play in the plant world, and ...

Free.  The Native Plant Society of Texas-Boerne Chapter meeting begins at 6:30 PM with a Native plant/seed exchange & social time, followed by the Program at 7:00 PM.  For more information, go to https://npsot.org/wp/boerne/ This program will highlight the two pollinating species of bats in Texas and their importance to the plants in the habits where they range.  Several other ...

The San Antonio Garden Center invites you for a plant exchange and social at 9:30 AM and the speaker at 10:00 AM; meetings are free and open to the public.  For more information go to http://sanantoniogardencenter.org or call 210-824-9981. Topic:  Cactus & Succulents in the Landscape Speaker:  Marty Ruona, Landscape Designer

The Alamo Orchid Society is holding its Annual Orchid Auction this evening. There will be over 100 plants, many blooming, for immediate purchase. Everyone is welcome; bring your own box or crate.  Open at 6:30 PM, with auction starting at 7:00.  Cash or check only. The Alamo Orchid Society meets on the first Wednesday of each month.  The social starts ...

This workshop will identify some common plants found in South Texas and will reveal the ethnobotanical uses—culinary, medical, utilitarian, and ceremonial—to which these plants were put.  Participants will tour the South Texas Native Trail to see these plants in a naturalistic setting. Instructor:  Gary Poole, Texas Master Naturalist and member of the Native Plant Society of Texas Fee: $10 ($9 ...

This four-session course was designed to prepare professional arborists for the ISA Certified exam.  This course is also ideal for the citizen who wants to stay safe while improving the health of trees and learn more about the value of trees.  Nonprofessionals are welcome to attend the entire course or other sessions to gain a better understanding of the benefits ...

Learn how the Garden showcases ways to conserve scarce resources.  Its infrastructure, architecture, and plants offer important lessons on building sustainable communities.  Join our specially trained docents on a walk to examine these diverse features. Participants meet behind the Admissions kiosk and the walk begins at 10am. Instructor:  Donald Strandberg Walk is free with admission but registration is required. For ...

Wine in the Wetlands is the signature annual fundraising event for Mitchell Lake Audubon Center. The center opens new eyes to nature and often provides the first opportunity many children have to experience the joys of the outdoors and to learn about the importance of caring for and protecting our natural heritage. We are excited to share an evening with ...

Fall 2019 Children’s Vegetable Garden Program Saturday mornings, September 7th through December 14th 8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon The Children’s Vegetable Garden Program at the San Antonio Botanical Garden, one of the nation’s oldest youth gardening programs, is an opportunity for children aged 7-16 to grow their own vegetables and ornamental plants with the help of instructors from the Texas ...

The Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP), hosted by the Native Plant Society of Texas (San Antonio Chapter), is a series of day-long classes that teaches best practices for native plant landscaping – including wildlife habitat gardening. Level 1 - Introduction to Native Landscapes: Learn the value of including and preserving native plants in landscapes. Discover the differences between sustainable and ...

If you're interested in learning more about the source of your drinking water and where it goes, well, "after the flush," join SAWS Education for The Rain to Drain Experience field trip for adults.  During this day-long expedition, you will explore an Edwards Aquifer recharge cave, experience the inner workings of a SAWS water production facility, and tour a water recycling plant.  The field ...

This seminar covers every aspect of pond construction, from general design and excavation techniques to specific pump and filter advice! Bring your questions–we’ll be happy to answer them! $20 class fee For more information call, 210-659-5841, or visit http://watergardengems.com/NewSite/let-us-help-you/pond-building-101/.

Have you ever thought of removing your grass to make more space for herbs, veggies, and beautiful plants?  Join us and explore new landscaping ideas and creative uses of space. Speaker:  Shennandoah Connor, Owner, Green Goddess Designs Seminar is FREE but registration is required. For more information, visit https://www.rainbowgardens.biz/ or call 210-680-2394.

Walk is free to members or with paid admission ($12-$9), but registration is required. Meet behind the Admissions kiosk.  Tour leaves at 10:00 A.M. Explore the Texas Native Trails of the San Antonio Botanical Garden and learn about how native plants conserve water, adapt to their environment, work in landscapes, and what their growing requirements are.  Discover what their cultural ...

You will get to choose the succulents for this incredible garden from our large succulent inventory and receive expert help putting them together, and…wait for it, we will teach about essential oils and have a place in the center of the garden for them.  You can’t miss this incredible class! Materials start at $25. Registration is required.  For more information, ...

San Antonio Rose Society meetings are free and open to the public.  For more information, visit http://www.sarosesociety.org. SARS members will be discussing hosting the South Central District Rose Show & Convention -- “Roses of the Wild West” -- to be held here in San Antonio, November 1 & 2, 2019.

PHP Children’s Vegetable Garden Fall 2019 Tuesdays, September 10 - December 10 — 9:00-11:30 AM The Phil Hardberger Park Children’s Vegetable Garden is a place for children 7 to 14 years old to get their hands dirty as they learn every aspect of gardening, from planting to harvesting. With the help of volunteers from the Bexar County Master Gardeners, children ...

Free.  Native Plant Society of Texas, Guadalupe County Chapter Meetings are open to the public.  Visitors are welcome.  There is a plant/seed exchange and greeting at 6:30 PM followed by the program at 7:00 PM. For more information, directions to St John’s Lutheran Church, or membership applications, see the website at http://npsot.org/wp/guadalupe/ Some familiar grasses and shrubs often die no ...

This four-session course was designed to prepare professional arborists for the ISA Certified exam.  This course is also ideal for the citizen who wants to stay safe while improving the health of trees and learn more about the value of trees.  Nonprofessionals are welcome to attend the entire course or other sessions to gain a better understanding of the benefits ...

You will Learn~ That ‘xeriscape’ doesn’t mean “all rocks” Why it’s important to create your design before you buy your plants How to work with your property configuration Tips on improving your soil Basics of plant selection, including recommended varieties of native and adapted plants. What you can expect: 4 presentations on xeriscaping, design, improving soil, and plant selection 1-on-1 ...

Come join us this September for the 2019 Fall Youth Garden Educator training class! This training is designed for teachers, educators, and volunteers in support of youth gardening in the classroom and community. If you are interested in starting a gardening program in your school/community or you are looking for ways to enhance your already existing youth garden, do not ...

Learn about how Savannas are ecotones (regions of transition between two biological communities) and are more biologically diverse than either forests or prairies alone.  There will be a short walk around the Savanna on level terrain. Speakers:  Cleveland Powell and Don Kirchoff, Native Prairies Association of Texas Program is free but registration is required.

Come to this FREE workshop and learn how to brine olives and how to ferment other vegetables. For more information, visit https://www.sandyoaks.com/workshops/ or call 210-621-0044.

Brews and Blooms isn’t your typical beer garden!  Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a casual evening of craft brew samplings, food booths, lawn games, and music in a gorgeous garden setting.  Admission to Brews and Blooms is limited, so purchase your tickets early. Premium Admission starts at 6:00 PM General Admission starts at 7:00 PM Tickets $17 ...

Free.  The Lindheimer Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas (Comal County) meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM.  Meetings are open to the public and new members are welcome.  For more information, visit http://npsot.org/wp/lindheimer/ Topic:  Rainscaping Speaker:  Shannon Brown  

Free.  Meeting open to non-members.  Social time starts 6:30 pm; Program & Meeting starts 7:15 pm.  For more information, go to http://sacxs.org or contact Barbara Schulze at [email protected]. Native Cacti & Succulent Landscapes will be presented by Mary Irish. There will also be a show plant judging conducted by certified SACXS judges. Attention mobile users:  For more information, text 56512 ...

This walk is free to members or with paid admission ($12-$9), but registration is required. Meet at 10:00 AM in the Greenwood Breezeway of the Halsell Welcome Building, third Thursday of the month. Explore our WaterSaver Gardens with a Master Naturalist.  Learn the characteristics of different drought tolerant landscapes, including Cottage, Hill Country, Manicure Xeriscape, and Spanish style.  Come see ...

Everyone is welcome, and it’s Free! The Guadalupe County Master Gardeners Meeting will begin at 6:15 PM followed by the speaker at 7:00.  For more information, visit www.guadalupecountymastergardeners.org or call 830-303-3889. Topic:  Aquaponics Speaker:  Jerry McNulty  

This four-session course was designed to prepare professional arborists for the ISA Certified exam.  This course is also ideal for the citizen who wants to stay safe while improving the health of trees and learn more about the value of trees.  Nonprofessionals are welcome to attend the entire course or other sessions to gain a better understanding of the benefits ...

Walk is free to members or with paid admission ($12-$9), but registration is required. Meet behind the Admissions kiosk.  Tour leaves at 10:00 A.M. Explore the Texas Native Trails of the San Antonio Botanical Garden and learn about how native plants conserve water, adapt to their environment, work in landscapes, and what their growing requirements are.  Discover what their cultural ...

The Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP), hosted by the Native Plant Society of Texas (San Antonio Chapter), is a series of day-long classes that teaches best practices for native plant landscaping – including wildlife habitat gardening. Level 2 – Planting Design with Native Plants: Understand ecological considerations important to landscape design. Identify cultural considerations impacting landscape design. Learn steps to ...

Join us on the third Saturday of every month for a new adventure!  Natural Area entrance fees apply. Knowledgeable guides discuss the flora, fauna, natural and cultural history of this awesome natural area on this exploration. 8:00 AM – Noon. Length of walk and interpretive topic will vary, depending on the group. Open to all ages; minors must be accompanied ...

This walk is free to members or with paid admission, but registration is required. Meet at 9:00 AM in the Greenwood Breezeway of the Halsell Welcome Building. Be sure to view the Garden’s current Birding Checklist. Learn about resident and migrant birds in the San Antonio Botanical Garden, their characteristics, and their requirements for food, nesting, and protection. Bird Walking ...

Learn all about containers, pruning, soil, and how to make and care for your own bonsai out of typical nursery stock at this FREE seminar, which will include a beautiful bonsai exhibit, demonstration, lecture and raffle! Speaker:  Ryan Odegaard, San Antonio Bonsai Society For more information, visit The Garden Center Nursery website or call 210-647-7900.

Chapter meetings are held every 4th Tuesday of the month except August, November, and December.  They are free and open to the public.  So come join us! In this presentation, we will describe the life cycle of Monarchs, their migration process, and the environmental and agricultural changes that threaten the existence of these annual visitors.  We will emphasize the plants ...

Come discover which plants were important to the early Native Americans, what some of their ethnobotanical uses were, and how some of these same plants are used in our culture today.  This class will include a tour of the Hill Country Trail and a tasting of some traditional and non-traditional foods made from these native plants. Instructor:  Gary Poole, Texas ...

Fee: $35.  A $30 supply fee, payable to the instructor at the beginning of class, covers all materials for one fairy garden.  NEISD class meets in Rm. 8148 at Churchill High School. Register here. Fairy gardening has been gaining in popularity over the last couple of years.  These whimsical container gardens offer a mini, planted playspace with endless opportunity for ...

Fee: $35.  NEISD class meets in Rm. 100C. Register here. This class is for the flower arranger who wants to grow their own flowers and for the gardener who knows how to grow but wants ideas to fill their house with their harvest.  Your instructor will teach you the best varieties to grow in San Antonio, techniques on soil improvements, ...

Hear a brief introduction on area grasses and their importance followed by a walk, mainly around the savanna and adjacent areas, focusing on grass identification. Speaker:  Floyd Waller, plant taxonomist Program is free but registration is required.

Over 100 species of Texas native perennial and annual plants, grasses, shrubs and trees to choose from, many not readily available in nurseries.  Flowering plants are displayed by bloom color, shade/light preference, etc. Plants for sun, shade and in between! One-gallon pots: $5–$8. Four-inch pots: $2–$3. Trees and shrubs in larger pots will be available. For more information and a ...

Scarecrow Trail Exhibit at the San Antonio Botanical Garden September 28 to November 10, 2019 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Regular admission rates apply. Dispersed throughout the Botanical Garden, visitors will be treated to scarecrows created by community organizations and partners.  This artistic exhibit highlights creative and fun interpretations of scarecrows and the harvest season. Be sure to check out ...

Come learn about the appearance, characteristics, growing, and propagation techniques of milkweeds native to Central Texas.  This workshop includes a lecture portion as well as hands-on preparation of seeds.  Participants will plant and take home milkweed seeds prepared for germination and propagation in their gardens. Instructor:   Cleve Powell, native plant propagator Fee:  $20 ($18 member) Registration For more information, ...

Scarecrow Trail Exhibit at the San Antonio Botanical Garden September 28 to November 10, 2019 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Be sure to check out the Bexar County Master Gardeners "It's Planting Thyme" scarecrow! Dispersed throughout the Botanical Garden, visitors will be treated to scarecrows created by community organizations and partners.  This artistic exhibit highlights creative and fun interpretations of ...

Fee:  $35 for each class or $100 for all three, which includes fresh flowers, greenery, and containers to take home a finished project from each class.  Enrollment is limited so sign up now! Tuesday, October 1 12:00 Noon - 2:00 PM Deborah Gonzales, Oakleaf Florists Fall for Floral Designs Tuesday, October 15 12:00 Noon - 2:00 PM Adrianna Pedraza, Floral ...

Free.  The Native Plant Society of Texas-Boerne Chapter meeting begins at 6:30 PM with a native plant/seed exchange & social time, followed by the program at 7:00 PM.  For more information, go to https://npsot.org/wp/boerne/ Topic:  Big-Tooth Maples in Central Texas Speaker:  Dr. O. W. "Bill" Van Auken, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Dept. of Biology, UTSA  

Learn about Texas native plants while working in the Garden.  We will discuss our natives’ growing requirements, characteristics, ethnobotanical and wildscape uses and learn to identify them in a naturalistic setting.  Our work will be in the Native Trails areas of the Garden removing invasive plants, repairing trails, and planting new natives.  Wear comfortable clothing; tools, snacks, and hydration provided. ...

The San Antonio Garden Center invites you for a plant exchange and social at 9:30 AM and the speaker at 10:00 AM; meetings are free and open to the public.  For more information go to http://sanantoniogardencenter.org or call 210-824-9981. Learn how to combine the colors and textures of fall in modern floral design trends. Speaker:  Adrianna Pedraza, Owner, Floral Elegance

The Alamo Orchid Society meets on the first Wednesday of each month.  The social starts at 6:30 PM with the meeting beginning at 7:00.  For more information, visit https://sanantonioalamoorchidsociety.com/ Topic:  Orchids Are Hard to Grow This program will include general tips, how to grow orchids in cypress mulch, virus prevention, and more. Speaker:  Steve Arthur, Owner Steve Arthur Orchids, Graniteville, ...

This four-session course was designed to prepare professional arborists for the ISA Certified exam.  This course is also ideal for the citizen who wants to stay safe while improving the health of trees and learn more about the value of trees.  Nonprofessionals are welcome to attend the entire course or other sessions to gain a better understanding of the benefits ...

Learn how the Garden showcases ways to conserve scarce resources.  Its infrastructure, architecture, and plants offer important lessons on building sustainable communities.  Join our specially trained docents on a walk to examine these diverse features. Participants meet behind the Admissions kiosk and the walk begins at 10:00 A.M. Instructor: Donald Strandberg Walk is free with admission but registration is required. ...

In this workshop, you will learn how to convert a traditional landscape into a watersaver landscape.  Instructors will go over what types of plants work well in our South Texas climate, efficient irrigation designs, and thematic planting area techniques.  Bring photos or a simple sketch of your yard or an area that you want to design and receive one–on–one consultation.  ...

Patty Leslie Pasztor, Texas Master Naturalist and author, will lead this walk identifying butterflies and nectar-producing plants in the park.  Later, observations will be posted on the iNaturalist or Instagram websites. Walk is free but registration is required. For more information, visit https://www.philhardbergerpark.org/calendar

Come and learn from the expert when and how to plant wildflowers successfully in your area. Speaker:  John R. Thomas, Founder/Owner, Wildseed Farms, Fredericksburg, TX Seminar is FREE but registration is required. For more information, visit https://www.rainbowgardens.biz/ or call 210-680-5734.

The South Texas climate is one of extremes and our native plants have developed characteristics that allow them to survive and even flourish under these conditions.  Join author Mary Irish as she explains how native plants have evolved to deal with our climate and what these specific adaptations look like.  She will then lead a walk in the Garden to ...

Walk is free to members or with paid admission ($12-$9), but registration is required. Meet behind the Admissions kiosk.  Tour leaves at 10:00 A.M. Explore the Texas Native Trails of the San Antonio Botanical Garden and learn about how native plants conserve water, adapt to their environment, work in landscapes, and what their growing requirements are.  Discover what their cultural ...

Make wildflower seed bombs as gifts or to distribute later in gardens, parks, roadsides, or even private property (with permission, of course).  What better way to help our pollinators than planting the wildflowers they need to survive.  Come on out, get your hands dirty, and have some fun! Workshop follows the "Secrets to a Successful Wildflower Meadow" seminar at 10:00 ...