Gardening is one of the most exciting and rewarding lifestyle changes one can implement.  But where do you start?  There is so much to know and learn.  In this FREE virtual workshop we will will start with the basics.  Learn about the most common types of gardens, soil types, and amendments, and we will answer as many questions as possible. ...

Alamo Orchid Society meetings are free and open to the public.  There will be a beginner's growing class at 6:00 P.M. followed by a social at 6:30, and the meeting will begin at 7:00 P.M.  There will also be a members' show and tell at this meeting, and Mr. Malsbury will bring plants to sell. Topic:  Growing Orchids Indoors Speaker:  ...

A frequent question posed to SAWS Conservation staff – what can I do for my lawn?  Today, we are going delve into what should be your real expectations and how you should manage your lawn.  Join our Conservation experts to learn all about lawn care and what can be done for your lawn problems. Registration SAWS WaterSaver Rewards Eligible = ...

Interested in saving money?  SAWS has amazing conservation programs available to customers!  In this FREE workshop we take a deeper dive into all of the WaterSaver Landscape program requirements, resources, eligible plants, what to do if you have irrigation, and how to plan and install a WaterSaver Landscape from start to finish.  Get ready to have a beautiful outdoor space ...

Learn how the Botanical Garden showcases ways to conserve scarce resources.  Its infrastructure, architecture, and plants offer important lessons on building sustainable communities.  Join a specially trained docent on a walk to examine these diverse features. Space is limited and face coverings are required. Meet behind the Admission kiosk. Fee:  $15 ($13.50, Garden members)  Registration deadline is at 10:00 AM ...

Are you looking to cook high quality compost?  If so, this FREE workshop is for you.  We will take a deep dive into a super effective, time-tested method for producing high quality hot compost.  We’ll get into the process, science, feedstocks, inoculants, “pro tips,” and much more. Registration Please visit our Virtual Workshop FAQ if you have any issues registering or logging ...

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 FREE short workshop will touch on all of the basics, and questions to ask yourself.  This class is good for those looking to “dip their toes” in ...

GVST Gardening Essentials Classes are free and open to the public.  A $5 donation is requested.  Bring your "brown bag" lunch and prepare to acquire some new plants!  There will be door prizes! Paul Gates, a San Antonio Botanical Garden plant propagator, will provide information and illustrate how you can propagate plants at home. Session 1:  Seeds and Spores Session ...

Come see what’s in bloom!  Explore the Botanical Garden’s WaterSaver Gardens with a SABOT volunteer.  Learn the characteristics of different drought tolerant landscapes, including Cottage, Hill Country, Manicure Xeriscape, and Spanish style. Space is limited and face coverings are required. Meet at 10:00 AM behind the Admission kiosk. Fee:  $15 ($13.50, Garden members)  Registration deadline is at 10:00 AM the ...

Design and implement landscapes that work.  In this FREE workshop, learn valuable techniques to develop landscapes that are made to last and function sustainably with local ecosystems.  A properly designed sustainable landscape should be beautiful and eco-friendly while saving resources and requiring minimal maintenance.  Keep water on your property, reduce localized flooding, manage storm water flows, design for conservation and ...

For thousands of years Texas plants have been used for sustenance, medicine, and the establishment of the area.  As the region and its populations changed, so did the ethnobotany (relationship between people and plants).  This seasonally changing tour will explore the Texas Native Trails, exploring the diverse relationships people have had, and still have, with plants in Texas. Instructor:  Maeve ...

Fall 2021 Children’s Vegetable Garden Program at San Antonio Botanical Garden Registration is Now Open!  Click here! Saturdays, August 28 - December 11 8:30 - 10:30 AM Fee: $65 per plot ($58.50 member plot).  Registration deadline is Wednesday, Aug 25 at 9:00 A.M. The Children’s Vegetable Garden Program is an opportunity for children to grow their own vegetables with the ...

2021 Fall Children’s Vegetable Garden at Phil Hardberger Park Tuesdays, August 31 to December 14, 2021 Registration begins August 3 at 9:00 AM Set at the park’s Historic Homestead, the PHP Children’s Vegetable Garden is a place for children 5 to 14 years old to get their hands dirty as they learn every aspect of gardening, from planting to harvesting.  ...

This illustrated, virtual lecture by historian Victoria Johnson features her latest book, American Eden.  When Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr met on a dueling ground in July 1804, they chose the same attending physician: David Hosack, who, in 1801, on twenty acres of Manhattan farmland, founded the first public botanical garden in the new nation, amassing a spectacular collection of ...

San Antonio Garden Center monthly meetings and programs are free and open to the public.  Meetings and Programs are the 1st Wednesday of each month, September – May at 10:00 A.M.  Coffee Social and Plant Exchange/Sale begin at 9:30 A.M.  Masks are required. Topic:  All About Bonsai Speaker:  Jim Hinkel, San Antonio Bonsai Society Jim’s first bonsai tree in the ...

Join SAWS' always entertaining and knowledgeable Conservation Team as they talk about fall landscapes.  Learn how to freshen up your yard with these fall gardening to-do’s, seasonal plant stars, and ways to save money and water. Registration WaterSaver Rewards = 1 point

Rainwater harvesting can reduce storm water runoff, lower your water bill, and keep your garden green all year long.  Join us in this FREE workshop to learn more about medium- to large-scale rainwater harvesting for residential and commercial applications.  We’ll cover water catchment basics, tanks, filtration, pumps, codes, water budgeting, potential catchment volume calculations, and designing water harvesting plans specific ...

Learn how the Botanical Garden showcases ways to conserve scarce resources.  Its infrastructure, architecture, and plants offer important lessons on building sustainable communities.  Join a specially trained docent on a walk to examine these diverse features. Space is limited and face coverings are required. Meet behind the Admission kiosk. Fee:  $15 ($13.50, Garden members)   Registration deadline is at 10:00 AM ...

Explore our 11–acre Texas Native Trail with Master Naturalists.  Learn about how native plants conserve water, adapt to their environment, and work in landscapes and what their growing requirements are.  Topics include medicinal uses of native plants as well as their historical and cultural uses, and which are favored by birds, butterflies and other wildlife.  There are more than 250 ...