Your organic kitchen waste could be turned into black gold!!  Whether you are a novice compost enthusiast, or a seasoned expert, there is always something to learn from our in-house master composter in this popular composting workshop! Learn about hot composting, static composting, trench composting, worm composting, takakura composting, compost tea brewing, and more! Register here. **Qualifies for 1 SAWS ...

Succulent Workshop 2 at Rainbow Gardens, 2585 Thousand Oaks, San Antonio, TX 78232 We had an overwhelming response at our last succulent workshop.  If you did not get a chance to attend the first workshop, please sign up right away.  Space and tickets are limited. $15 will save both your space and your starting succulent garden.  You can purchase additional ...

NOTE to Well Owners: Pick up water sample container September 4th - 17th only Bexar County Extension Office, 3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 212, San Antonio, TX  78230 

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 7pm.  For more information, go to https://npsot.org/wp/boerne/ This presentation will cover the basic facts and habitat needs of pollinators.  Handouts will be included that discuss pollinator habitat, how to build nest boxes, and pollinator friendly native ...

The Alamo Orchid Society is holding its Annual Orchid Auction this evening. There will be over 100 plants, many blooming.  There will also be a $5, $10, and $20 table for immediate purchase.  Framed orchid/hummingbird prints will be offered as well. Everyone is welcome; bring your own box or crate.  Open at 6:30 PM, with auction starting at 7:00.  Cash ...

The Alamo Area Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists is accepting applications until August 9 for its Fall 2018 Texas Master Naturalist training class.  The class will be held on Thursday afternoons for 10 consecutive weeks:  September 6 - November 10, 12:30 - 4:30 PM. The main qualification to become a certified Texas Master Naturalist is an interest in learning and ...

The Men’s Garden Club of San Antonio meets on the first Thursday of each month and meetings are free and open to the public.  For more information, contact Darlene Badorski at [email protected] Organic Gardening and Permaculture Landscaping for Gardening Presenter:  The Talking Tree Farm, Converse, TX

Fee: $300, includes Arborist Certification Study Guide. This course will be presented over four Fridays:  September 7, 14, 21,and October 5, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. To register, go to https://22076.blackbaudhosting.com/22076/Certified-Arborist-Preparation-Course Spaces are limited so register early! For more information, visit http://www.sabot.org or call 210-536-1400. Members: Please remember to click on the black Sign In button in the top right-hand corner ...

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 you ...

Free to Bexar County residents 18 years and older. Lunch is provided. Note the SAWS Rain to Drain Experience schedule for 2018 at the bottom of this page. To register, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rain-to-drain-experience-registration-26811591191?ref=ebtn For more information, visit http://www.saws.org/Education/Raintodrain.cfm Topic: San Antonio Water System ensures you always have a safe, reliable and quality supply of water at every turn of the ...

CULTIVATE! Earth-Friendly Gardening & Landscape Expo Sponsored by the Bexar County Master Gardeners  A fun, educational event! At the  University of The Incarnate Word Dr. Burton E. Grossman International Conference Center (ICC) 847 E. Hildebrand San Antonio, TX 78212 Activities 9 1-hour Workshops ($) Ask an Expert (1-2 pm) featuring… David Rodriguez, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent – Horticulture … and if it ...

Design School Is Informal and Interactive You’ll 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; Tips on improving your soil; Basics of plant selection, including recommended varieties of native and adapted plants. Includes: •4 presentations on xeriscaping, design, improving soil and plant selection •1-on-1 ...

Gardeners wanting to expand their knowledge of raising fall and winter vegetables should attend this FREE seminar with Calvin Finch.  In this class co-sponsored by Milberger's Nursery, attendees will receive informational handouts and a free broccoli plant to start their gardens. Call 210- 382-4455 for more information.  Dreamhill Estates is in the Medical Center area.

Free; presented by the Guadalupe County Master Gardeners.  Attendees are welcome to bring lunch and free handouts will be available. For further information, visit www.guadalupecountymastergardeners.org, call the Guadalupe County Service Office at 830-303-3889. Speaker:  Jerry McNulty, Master Gardener

Today people learn new ideas and join groups and organizations through social media.  This program will explain how to use social media, namely Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest, to explore all things about roses.  The program will begin with the basics, so no reason to be afraid of technology.  Also, everyone will receive a “How To” Handout to take home. Speakers:  Claire and Dana ...

PHP Children’s Vegetable Garden Fall 2018 -- Tuesdays, September 11-December 5 -- 8:30-11:30am 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 begin the morning each ...

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/ Cattle production, row crop horticulture, and growing urban areas ...

"Spring gardening is just practice for fall gardening."  Whether or not you're ready, fall gardening is well underway by September.  Flowers, grass, trees, shrubs, and veggies will all do well with fall planting.  We'll talk about bed preparation, selection of plants, planting them, watering them conservatively, and fertilizing them. Instructor:  Thomas Harris, Ph.D., is a Master Gardener certified by the State ...

Fee: $300, includes Arborist Certification Study Guide. This course will be presented over four Fridays:  September 7, 14, 21,and October 5, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. To register, go to https://22076.blackbaudhosting.com/22076/Certified-Arborist-Preparation-Course Spaces are limited so register early! For more information, visit http://www.sabot.org or call 210-536-1400. Members: Please remember to click on the black Sign In button in the top right-hand corner ...

Early Registration Deadline: Sunday, September 9, 11:00PM   Fee: $20.00 (fee includes lunch) Register here. 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 ...

Join experienced birders in the lovely surroundings of the San Antonio Botanical Garden while checking how many of our known species you can find.  Learn more about why these species prefer to live here.  What are their needs for food, water, nesting material, and protection?  How do they interact? Meet outside near the Admissions Kiosk beside the gift shop.  Tour ...

Locally grown herbs can be used in many delightful ways.  Floral arrangements, food flavorings, perfume and medicine are just a few.  Join herbalist Leslie Bingham and you will learn how to plan and execute your own herb garden, what herbs grow best in our climate, what soils and amendments to use, and how to use these herbs in medicinal salves ...

NOTE to Well Owners: Pick up water sample container September 4th - 17th only Drop-Off Sample Today in Suite 208, 8:30 - 10:00 AM Only Bexar County Extension Office, 3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 208, San Antonio, TX  78230 

Free.  The Lindheimer Chapter of NPSOT (Comal County) meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm.  Meetings are open to the public and new members are welcome.  For more information,  visit http://npsot.org/wp/lindheimer/ Topic:  Changes in Ecology/Species of the Hill Country Over the Last 35,000 Years Speaker:  Mark A. Peterson

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]. Attention mobile users:  For more information, text 56512 on your phone and type sacxs in the message box. Follow the link to the SACXS mobile website. Speaker:  Woody Minnich, renowned succulent expert, world traveler, and nursery owner, ...

Receive Well Water Screening Results & Interpretation Bexar County Master Gardeners Conference Room 3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 208 6:30 PM

Explore our WaterSaver Gardens with a Master Naturalist.  Learn the characteristics of different drought tolerant landscapes.  Thanks to a generous donation from our friends at San Antonio Water System, walk is free to Botanical Garden members or with paid admission, but registration is required. Tour meets at 10 a.m. in the Breezeway of the Halsell welcome building. • August 16 ...

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. In the summer of 2015, Dr. Gustafson led 20 students on an 11-day trek to study the tropical ecosystem of Costa Rica. Speaker:  Mark Gustafson, Professor of Biology and Director of the Environmental Studies ...

This course will be presented over four Fridays:  September 7, 14, 21,and October 5, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. To register, go to https://22076.blackbaudhosting.com/22076/Certified-Arborist-Preparation-Course Spaces are limited so register early! For more information, visit http://www.sabot.org or call 210-536-1400. Members: Please remember to click on the black Sign In button in the top right-hand corner of the class registration page in order ...

Explore our Texas Native Trails with two experienced Master Naturalists, Nancy and Gary Rogers, with a focus on specific native plants along the trail.  Learn a little history and ethno-botany along the way and join in the discussion of water, soil, topography, and weather that allow our natives to thrive. Thanks to a generous donation from our friends at San ...

Register here to reserve your spot for this FREE event!  A free soil sample analysis is available to everyone attending.  For soil sample collection information, visit the Bexar County office of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, 3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 212, San Antonio, TX 78230, prior to this event. 4 CEUs for BCMGs.  Code: 001.

Join Master Naturalist Jana Gibbons and discover how to turn your yard into a magnet for butterflies and birds using native Texas plants.  Learn which plants attract which critters and see the plants in their native state as Jana leads a walk through the garden.  Participants receive a wildlife-friendly plant!  Handouts available. Fee: $25 (Members $22.50).  Register here.

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.  Early Bird tickets are on sale until August 10, 2018. Premium Admission starts at 6:00 PM General Admission starts at ...

Learn about butterfly rearing in your home or in a classroom setting!  This workshop will offer information about proper butterfly terminology, the benefits of butterflies in your garden, and the most desirable butterfly host plants for your garden spaces.  Butterfly rearing cages ($25+tax each) and native milkweed plants ($9+tax each) will be available for purchase. Speaker:  Drake White, Founder of ...

Free.  The Native Plant Society of Texas-San Antonio (NPSOT) Chapter meeting begins at 6:30 pm with a Native plant/seed exchange & social time, followed by the Program at 7pm.  For more information go to: http://npsot.org/wp/sanantonio/ Native plants serve the needs of the native critters as no other plant can.  Ms. Langlinais will discuss her Hill Country home where she strives to identify, save, ...

Before you go out and spend the big bucks to hire a landscape designer or architect, there are many things you can do concerning the design of beds around your house and yard.  You will learn how to do most of the basic design process yourself and give yourself some hands-on experience.  We'll help you get started drafting your plan ...

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 customization and imagination.  Learn the basics from plant-picking to maintaining your fairy garden and come prepared to get a little dirty!  Bring your own container (10x10x4 is best) or purchase one from the instructor.  ...

Come to the 2018 Annual Fall Native Plant Sale of the San Antonio Native Plant Society.  Visit the event website for an updated plant availability.  You will be able to click on the scientific name of the plants listed to learn about each plant's growing conditions, benefit to humans and wildlife, pollinator relationships, and more.  

This Eco Centro workshop is free and open to the public.  Register here. Are you ready to scale up from a rain barrel, or want to start harvesting large amounts of rain water for your home, garden, or both?  If so, this workshop is for you! For more information, contact Jess Mayes at [email protected] or 210-486-1426.

It's FREE!  Everyone is invited! Come join us for some fun while you burn calories.  There will be different stations that will be conducting fun physical activities such as: Jump Rope-A-Thon, Limbo-Mania, Frisbee-Fun, Volleyball- Blanket and an obstacle course.  We will also have a tasty healthy snack and a delicious smoothie to try.  Don’t forget to stop by the different exhibitors ...

Learn how to monitor the population and health of monarch butterflies and how to report this information.  The workshop includes both classroom and hands-on training and will prepare you to join citizen scientist research at San Antonio Botanical Garden as well as at other San Antonio area locations.  You will be asked to make a commitment to monarch butterfly monitoring. ...

San Antonio's climate is perfect for fall and winter gardening! At this FREE seminar you will learn: Container Gardening Preparing for fall and winter Gardening ideas and tips Speakers:  Liz Campanella, BCMG, and Jessica Guerra from Uprooted Gardens. RSVP is required. For more information, visit https://www.rainbowgardens.biz/seminar-and-event-calendar/

Open Now through November 11 Scattered throughout the Garden, visitors will be treated to scarecrows created by community organizations and partners.  The artistic exhibit highlights creative and fun interpretations of scarecrows and the harvest season.  Included with general admission.  Members enjoy the exhibition for free.

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 7pm.  For more information, go to https://npsot.org/wp/boerne/ Join ethnobotanist Benito Trevino for an informative discussion about the many uses of the native plants, with a special focus on how the plants were used by the indigenous ...

Are you ready to scale up from a rain barrel, or want to start harvesting large amounts of rain water for your home, garden, or both?  If so, this workshop is for you!  Learn how from an ARCSA certified licensed irrigator.  Come get all of your questions answered and learn about: options for piping and conveyance, pre-filtration for debris, pressure ...

The Men’s Garden Club of San Antonio meets on the first Thursday of each month and meetings are free and open to the public.  For more information, contact Darlene Badorski at [email protected]. Come hear from Yviand Serbones of the San Antonio River Authority as he explains how Our Love of the River Runs Deep.

This course will be presented over four Fridays:  September 7, 14, 21,and October 5, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. To register, go to https://22076.blackbaudhosting.com/22076/Certified-Arborist-Preparation-Course Spaces are limited so register early! For more information, visit http://www.sabot.org or call 210-536-1400. Members: Please remember to click on the black Sign In button in the top right-hand corner of the class registration page in order ...

The San Antonio Botanical Garden celebrates the fall season with Texas to Table, a farm to table culinary experience that honors the bounty of locally sourced foods, on Friday, October 5th, 2018 from 6pm-9pm. This evening is for adults, age 21 and older. Take a seat underneath the big Texas sky at the beautiful Lucile Halsell Conservatory Courtyard. Enjoy the ...

8:30 Volunteer to plant the Butterfly Meadow 9 am - 12 pm Family Activities 12 pm Groundbreaking of the Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge Join the fun family activities in celebration of the Tricentennial and help break ground for the Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge at Phil Hardberger Park, the only land bridge in the world specifically designed for people and ...

‘Xeriscape’ doesn’t mean “all rocks” You will learn why it’s important to create your design before you buy plants How to work with your property Tips on improving your soil Basics of plant selection, recommended varieties of native and adapted plants Class includes: 4 presentations on xeriscaping, design, improving soil, and plant selection 1-on-1 Idea Consultations Tuition includes 3 full-color plant and landscape guides         $30/individual; ...

BOOtanica Days celebrates the fall season at the Garden with a variety of hands-on activities for the whole family.  Make a bat mask, learn about bat pollinators, and enjoy a garden exploration activity.  Included with general admission.  Members enjoy this event for free. Thanks to H-E-B, from 10am-2pm, BOOtanica Guests will receive $2 off admission. • Take the Nature Play Pledge ...

Learn planting, mulching, and fertilizing tips to increase fall and winter vegetable harvests and to encourage root growth on all plants during the fall and winter. Speaker:  Andy Chidester, Foxfarm Reserve your spot now.

Great culinary and aromatic creations can come straight from our own backyards.  Fall is perfect for growing many favorites just in time for holiday cooking.  Join us as we explore the best varieties for our area.  This culinary demonstration with Mary Dunford, owner of Nature's Herb Farm, will show you some of the best herbs for flavor, fragrance, and garden success.

Learn planting, mulching, and fertilizing tips to increase fall and winter vegetable harvests and to encourage root growth on all plants during the fall and winter. Speaker:  Andy Chidester, Foxfarm Reserve your spot now.