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 personality, David Rodriguez will be here to give us lots of pointers about fall planting and successful gardening practices. If you have never been to […]
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 will be discussing the basics of pollinator gardening. We will discuss plants for Butterflies, Hummingbirds and Bees. We will also be discussing plant materials, plant […]
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 a positive impact in supporting butterfly populations, whether we have a few container pots or a large garden bed. Haeley will share her favorite native […]
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 International's Erin Cord as she talks about all things bats. You will learn a little about bat biology, why bats are important, threats to our […]
All About Pollinator Gardening We are so excited to have Master Gardener Candy Roach here to teach us all about native pollinators, how to attract them to our gardens and how to protect them once they are there. Candy will teach how to create a pollinator garden you can enjoy for years with both native […]
Planting & Maintaining a Family Home Orchard with David Rodriguez We are in for a TREAT!!!! Our Bexar County Master Gardener Local Extension Horticulturist (and local garden personality), David Rodriguez, will be at Rainbow Gardens on Bandera to discuss Fruit Trees and strategies we can implement to have the best growing season yet! David will […]
Rose Pruning and Care Mark your calendars for this seminar! Holly Hodgins, President of the San Antonio Rose Society, will give us expert advice on Rose Care and Pruning Techniques. She will also talk about the different types of roses and answer all of our questions!
Growing Whopper Tomatoes in Texas Need some expert advice when it comes to planting and growing tomatoes? Then come check out our seminar with Keith Amelung, our local heirloom tomato expert. Keith has been growing and selling hundreds of different varieties of heirloom tomatoes for many years and he’s going to share some of his […]
Spring into Summer Vegetables Karen Gardner, Bexar County Master Gardener and Vegetable Specialist, is passionate about growing vegetables and has real gardening experience as well as education on all types of vegetables. Don’t miss this seminar, even if you have attended other vegetable seminars there is always something to learn from Karen.
Starting Native Milkweeds from Seed The demand for native plants, especially native Milkweeds, is growing more and more each year. Unfortunately, the demand is currently higher than what’s available for sale in the retail market. Growing your own Native Milkweeds from seed could help to solve this dilemma. Join Michelle from Native American seeds as […]
Backyard Composting 101 Discover easy, cost-effective ways to enrich soil and conserve water with compost made in your own backyard, at our upcoming Backyard Composting 101 Seminar. Learn composting basics, troubleshooting tips, problem solving and more! Karen Gardner will tell us how, with minimal effort, we can turn those banana peels and grass clippings into compost […]
Sustainable Science in the Garden Science is all around us and we are demonstrating the many ways science and gardening connect! Rainbow Gardens has teamed up with Taste of Science San Antonio and Two Hoes Gardening to bring you “Sustainable Science in the Garden”. We will discuss soil health, year-round gardening, Texas perennials and how […]
All About Trees! Tree Planting & Care Class Are you considering planting or having a professional plant a tree on your property? Great idea! It will provide shade and oxygen, increase your property value, improve aesthetics and improve mental well-being. If you have questions on how to care for your newly planted tree, what trees […]
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 […]
20 No Fail Texas Native Plants Are you wanting to garden with more Texas native plants? Haeley Giambalvo of NativeBackyards.com is sharing her Top 20 No-Fail Texas Native Plants for your San Antonio garden! She’ll help you make smart decisions by prioritizing plants that are easy to grow and look great. For each plant, Haeley will walk […]
How to get the most out of your Garden Do you want to learn how to get the most out of your garden this spring? Would you like to learn the best practices with fertilizer, watering tips, etc...? Then this class is for you! Come explore the how to’s of "How to get the most […]
San Antonio Rose Society visits both Rainbow Gardens locations The San Antonio Rose Society will be at both our Thousand Oaks and Bandera locations! The members will be here to answer all of your rose questions and help you select the perfect rose for you. Come check out all of our different varieties at both […]
Welcome to Texas Gardening Are you new to Bexar County? Do you have questions about what will grow and when? Or maybe you’re new to gardening all together? Come join us for this fun, free class as Lynn Cox, Bexar County Master Gardener, helps us navigate through the seasons and will let us know what […]
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 2023 but still desire that patch of green in which to […]
Essential Plants for Wildlife and Pollinators, The Keys to the Circle Of Life This class is all about wildlife and how we create gardens and landscapes that draw and support birds, beneficials, bees, butterflies, moths, and all types of wildlife, learning the difference in the plants we choose to plant. Join Laura Jarvis of The […]
