Help raise awareness and appreciation for all the pollinators that propagate our produce and beautify our backyards. The Monarch Butterfly & Pollinator Festival brings visitors...
There’s a large bouquet of wildflowers that signal the arrival of fall — and welcome the migration of butterflies and birds that pass through our...
A landscape bed is the perfect place to plant shade overhead — and SAWS WaterSaver coupons can help you do that! San Antonio is a...
Weekly Watering Advice
Beds:
Lawns:
Due to last week’s rains, soils are saturated and no supplemental irrigation is recommended this week. Hand water as needed for dry patches, new plantings, and container plants.
— Kayleigh Heath
October 5th, 2026
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On this guided bird tour around the various habitats of Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, guests will see 30-50 different bird species with Mitchell Lake Audubon Center's expert guide. Travelling by […]
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What’s on the menu in your garden? Learn how the leaves, flowers, and fruits of native plants in your landscape determine the wildlife you attract. Lee Marlowe , Sustainable Landscape […]
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Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. |
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Bexar Branches Alliance is excited to launch the 2026–2027 season with the Tree Buds Citizen Forester Orientation on Saturday, October 3 at the Wheatly Sports Complex from 8:30 AM – […]
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Join Gardopia Gardens to learn about and practice healthy lifestyles and environmental sustainability through urban agriculture! During Gardopia's volunteer days, participants will help with general maintenance and special projects. While […]
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Put your wings on and experience monarch butterfly tagging, immersive nature-based Blooming with Birdie activations and education including the NEW! Bizzee BumbleBee, the Monarch Migration Obstacle Course, the Lights Out! […]
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On this guided bird tour around the various habitats of Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, guests will see 30-50 different bird species with Mitchell Lake Audubon Center's expert guide. Travelling by […]
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This class at Rainbow Gardens - Thousand Oaks will show gardeners how to simplify plant selection and placement by choosing the right number and types of plants for different areas […]
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This short presentation will touch on all of the basics of Rainwater Harvesting, and questions to ask yourself. Rainwater harvesting has so many benefits, from happy plants to money in […]
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Bexar Deaf Club meets on second Thursdays, 5-8 p.m. In preparation for the annual global "Imagine a Day without Water" (taking place October 15, 2026) local high school and university students […]
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Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. 
Explore the many sustainable practices in the San Antonio Botanical Garden on this seasonally changing walking tour. Learn about native plants, rain gardens, and sustainable architecture. Explore more ways to […]
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Bee Our Guest! The Pollinator Tea Party is a free, family-friendly, zero-waste celebration of pollinators and the planet at Confluence Park. This evening event offers hands-on immersive nature playscapes, environmental […]
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Join Gardopia Gardens to learn about and practice healthy lifestyles and environmental sustainability through urban agriculture! During Gardopia's volunteer days, participants will help with general maintenance and special projects. While […]
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Join Texas Master Naturalist, and retired forester, Bob Morris on a slow, guided educational walk to learn about the natural features that make McAllister Park a truly special place. Bob […] |
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On this guided bird tour around the various habitats of Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, guests will see 30-50 different bird species with Mitchell Lake Audubon Center's expert guide. Travelling by […]
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GVST and San Pedro Springs Branch Library will observe the global annual "Imagine a Day without Water" The event will be poetry, prose and music imagining "a day without water" […] |
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Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. |
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Join Gardopia Gardens to learn about and practice healthy lifestyles and environmental sustainability through urban agriculture! During Gardopia's volunteer days, participants will help with general maintenance and special projects. While […]
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Join Eco Centro as they take you through the various native and pollinator seed mixes and how to create a successful wildflower landscape in your space. Learn how to beautify […]
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The Monarch Butterfly Festival in Live Oak, TX, hosted by the Live Oak Village Garden Club and the city, is a free family-friendly event typically held in late October at […]
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On this guided bird tour around the various habitats of Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, guests will see 30-50 different bird species with Mitchell Lake Audubon Center's expert guide. Travelling by […]
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Plant a tree, create more shade, and learn how you may be able to save while doing it! Join us for an informative class about the CPS Energy Green Shade […]
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The Edwards Aquifer is one of the greatest natural resources on Earth and a vital water source for the people and aquatic ecosystems of South Central Texas. Gregg Eckhardt will […]
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Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. |
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Join Gardopia Gardens to learn about and practice healthy lifestyles and environmental sustainability through urban agriculture! During Gardopia's volunteer days, participants will help with general maintenance and special projects. While […]
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Interested in learning how to care for the fruit trees in your garden — or how to start growing your own? Join Green Spaces Alliance at International Community Garden for […]
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Participants will be able to learn about prairie ecosystems and the best practices to restore and maintain them. This interactive workshop will feature 5 different speakers who are all local […]
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On this guided bird tour around the various habitats of Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, guests will see 30-50 different bird species with Mitchell Lake Audubon Center's expert guide. Travelling by […]
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Discover over 200 varieties of native plants, succulents, grasses, and pollinator-friendly plants during the Plant Sale. Registration opens Friday, September 25. To attend the Plant Sale, a timed, ticketed reservation […]
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Attention all ghosts & goblins! Visit the YMCA at O.P. Schnabel Park for a ghoulishly good time at this FREE, safe family fun community event offering a night of “trunk” […]
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Fergus Garrett, CEO of the Great Dixter Charitable Trust, will talk about the principles of long season gardening. He will touch on long season plants, shape, texture, underplanting and interplanting […]
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Join this engaging lecture led by local entomologist, Molly Keck, to discover the species of spiders in our area, which ones to avoid, and why they matter for a balanced, […]
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Join Gardopia Gardens to learn about and practice healthy lifestyles and environmental sustainability through urban agriculture! During Gardopia's volunteer days, participants will help with general maintenance and special projects. While […]
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Join David Rodriguez to learn how to choose the right shade tree for your yard, plant it correctly, and give it the best start for long-term success. We’ll cover proper […]
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Help raise awareness and appreciation for all the pollinators that propagate our produce and beautify our backyards. The Monarch Butterfly & Pollinator Festival brings visitors to Brackenridge Park together with […]
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There’s a large bouquet of wildflowers that signal the arrival of fall — and welcome the migration of butterflies and birds that pass through our area this season. Bluebonnets, winecups, […]
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A landscape bed is the perfect place to plant shade overhead — and SAWS WaterSaver coupons can help you do that! San Antonio is a great place for trees. We […]
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Hummingbird migration is in high gear. Here are a few feeder-cleaning tips to help keep our hovering houseguests healthy. It’s easy to observe these winged wonders in action with a […]
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Kayleigh Heath
You don’t need to be Ansel Adams. Just follow these simple tips and tricks for successful before-and-after photos. There’s a lot of truth to the phrase “a picture is worth […]
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Sasha Kodet
New to gardening? Follow these 10 easy steps to a perfectly planted perennial garden. With the first taste of cooler temperatures in sight, you’re probably ready to buy a few […]
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