Thrillers, Fillers and Spillers; Creating Containers that Pop! Take your container gardening to the next level by mastering the classic “thriller, filler, and spiller” design technique! In this fun and beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn how to combine bold focal plants, lush mid-layer fillers, and cascading spillers to create eye-catching pots that thrive in South Texas. […]
Advanced Pollinator Gardening Ready to take your pollinator garden beyond the basics? Join Laura Jarvis, owner of The Butterfly Landing, for an in-depth look at advanced pollinator gardening techniques that support a wider range of pollinators—especially butterflies—through every life stage. This class dives deeper into additional butterfly species, their specific host and nectar plants, and […]
Mother’s Day Hanging Baskets This event is open to anyone! And at a very special low price! Come make Mom a hanging basket for Mother’s day. We will have all of the supplies right there for you. Pick your combination of 3, 4″ annual flowers, then add your soil and plant! No reservations required; this […]
Rainbow Gardens 50th Anniversary Celebration & Society Saturday 2026 Celebrating 50 Years of Growing Together at Rainbow Gardens Rainbow Gardens is turning 50, and we want to celebrate with you! Our 5th Annual Society Saturday is shaping up to be our biggest yet—and in honor of this milestone year, the event will take place at both Rainbow Gardens locations. Join […]
Top Notch Ten: 10 Drought Tolerant Native Perennials In this class, learn with Shannon Grace of Texas Bean Freak, how to design a beautiful, low-maintenance landscape with drought-tolerant perennials suited for Texas conditions. This class covers plant selection, water-wise gardening techniques, and tips for creating resilient gardens that thrive in heat and limited rainfall. Bandera […]
Shady Characters in the Garden We know that plants need sun to grow, but what if your landscape gets less than a minimum of 6 hours of full sun each day? In this 60-minute presentation for those new to shade gardening, participants will learn about different types of shade, how to plan for their shade […]
Native Plants: Building a Garden for Pollinators & Wildlife Join Laura Jarvis, owner of The Butterfly Landing, to learn how native plants can transform your garden into a thriving habitat for pollinators and wildlife. This class explores why native plants are essential to healthy ecosystems, highlights top native choices for supporting bees, butterflies, birds, and […]
Pocket Prairie 101 Turn a small space into a thriving native ecosystem! In this class, Shannon Grace of Texas Bean Freak will walk you through how to create your own pocket prairie—a beautifully designed mix of native grasses and wildflowers that supports pollinators, improves soil health, and reduces water runoff. We’ll walk you through site […]
All About Plumeria Discover the beauty and secrets of the plumeria plant in this engaging class! Learn how to grow, care for, and propagate plumeria, as well as explore its rich cultural significance and stunning varieties. Perfect for beginners and plant enthusiasts alike, this class will give you the confidence to cultivate these tropical blooms […]
