Transitioning to Native Turf: Restoring Our Connection, Saving Water Join Michelle Gorham of Native American Seed as she presents Transitioning to Native Turf: Restoring Our Connection, Saving Water. If you lost the battle for the perfect American lawn in the hot dry summer of 2022 but still desire that patch of green in which to […]
Fertilizer For Beginners Confused about fertilizer? You’re not alone! What do those 3 numbers mean? How do you use it and why? There are different types of soil (from sandy to silty to clay), and each soil has its pros and cons. On top of this, every garden has its own history— which consists of […]
Pollinator Gardening with Texas Natives Join Laura Jarvis, Owner of The Butterfly Landing, to learn about native plants that can be grown in your own yard to attract and support local pollinators. This seminar will cover the importance of native plants in an ecosystem, the best native plants for pollinators, and how to best grow […]
Let's Learn About Canning Do you want to learn more about the lost art of canning? Becca and Kristi from Two Hoes Gardening will be here to teach us all about the different methods of canning. Learn about Lacto-fermenting, fermentation and general canning. Each class participant will receive $10 in Bonus Bucks that you can […]
Let’s Talk About Soil, Soil Amendments and Organics! In Bexar County and surrounding areas, we have a number of challenges with our native soils. How would you like to learn about some ways to improve your soil health? Are you curious about soil amendments and what each product can do to help improve your plant’s […]
Basics of Landscape Groundcovers In landscaping, the term ground covers usually refers to any one of a group of low-lying plants with a creeping, spreading habit that are used to cover sections of ground while requiring minimal maintenance. Ground covers are an indispensable part of any well designed garden providing colorful flowers and attractive foliage. These low growing ground […]
Xeriscape/Low Water Usage Perennials Xeriscape uses low water use plants to create a landscape that is sustainable in the Texas summer heat. Xeriscaping offers a way to have beautiful, livable, landscapes without excess water use. Do you want to make your landscape more beautiful as well as resilient this year? Join Lynn Cox, Bexar County Master […]
Drip Irrigation; Every Drop of Water Counts Are you interested in saving water yet still giving your plants ample hydration? Then maybe Drip Irrigation is for you! John Vann, Bexar County Master Gardener will help give us a better understanding of drip irrigation systems and how they work, basics for designing our home irrigation systems […]
Rainwater Harvesting Do you want to learn how to harvest rainwater to support a beautiful, locally adapted, low-water-use landscape in your yard? Rainwater harvesting has many benefits: Rainwater is of superior quality: zero hardness, sodium free, and nearly neutral PH. Harvesting rainwater can reduce demand on traditional water supplies and can provide water in areas […]
Medicinal Herbs and their Benefits Join us for this free class! No sign-up required! Two Hoes Gardening will be here to teach us all about mediational herbs and their terrific health benefits. They will also show us of how to make Hibiscus tea. Refreshing drinks will be provided and we will also have some giveaways! […]
Hotter than Hell Soil Prep It’s HOT!!!! And our native soil needs some help! It’s time to prep our veggie and flower beds for fall and winter gardening. Join Andy […]
Texas SuperStar Vegetables: The Best Choices For Your Fall Gardens This class will introduce you to the best of the best as you prepare to plant your fall (or spring) […]
Fall into Winter Veggies Bexar County Master Gardener and Vegetable Specialist Karen Gardner will be here to teach us all about "what we can plant and when" for both Fall […]
Welcome to Texas! New Comers Guide to Gardening in South Texas Are you new to Bexar County? Do you have questions about what will grow and when? Or maybe you’re […]
Planting Wildflower Seeds in Texas With Native American Seed Fall is a perfect time to sow wildflower seeds. And Michelle from Native American Seed will be here to teach us […]
SAWS WaterSaver Rewards Information Seminar Do you have questions about the SAWS WaterSaver Program or just want to learn more about it? Then come on out to the event tent […]
David Rodriguez-Fall is for Planting Did you know the best times for planting here in Bexar County are Spring and Fall? Our Bexar County Agrilife Extension agent and local radio […]
Pollinator Gardening 101 Laura Jarvis (Owner of The Butterfly Landing) will tell us all we need to know to set up our very own Pollinator Gardens. At this seminar, we […]
Bring on the Butterflies Join Haeley Giambalvo of NativeBackyards.com to learn how simple changes to your yard can transform it into a butterfly haven. We’ll talk about how we can each make […]
Gardening for Bats You've heard for gardening for pollinators and birds, but did you know that you can support your local bats right in your own backyard? Join Bat Conservation […]
