Gardening Essentials

Gardening Volunteers of South Texas provides Gardening Essentials class–a monthly opportunity for Volunteers and interested members of the public to get emerging research and community information to help us build the WaterSaver community! There is no admission charge for this free class, but a voluntary $5 lunch donation is welcome. This class meets at San Antonio Garden Center the third Monday of every month (including holidays) from 12 noon to 3 p.m.

Doors open to the public at 11:30. Lunch donated by various GVST members is available free at 11:30. Participants can enjoy lunch, exchange seeds and plants, and learn more about water conservation and gardening from 11:30 to 12:00, and select a table seat to be ready when class begins at noon.

Donations to the Dr. Tom Harris Memorial Scholarship Fund are welcomed and encouraged!

10:30 Doors open for Volunteers, donations of labeled plant seeds and plants for exchange; and lunch donations (List of ingredients is REQUIRED for each food item).

11:30 Doors open to public.
Plant and Seed XChange
lunch
water conservation information

12:00 Class begins.

12:15 – 2:00 Lenny Archer with The DoSeum will provide introductory information on rainwater harvesting and share how the DoSeum is implementing best practices in large-scale capture. San Antonio Water System residential customers who wish to follow this presentation by applying for a large-scale rainwater harvesting rebate may find more detailed classes available through San Antonio College Eco Centro.

2:15 – 3:00 Ashley Bird wants people to connect with Nature. Learn more about how Ashley’s deep passion about the transformative power of learning has led this dedicated nature lover to create opportunities for people to connect with nature, nurturing their appreciation for the interconnectedness of life through Bloomin’ with Birdie and Project Bloom. Students will be given opportunity to participate in Project Bloom’s annual Monarch Butterfly & Pollinator Festival as a Volunteer Saturday, October 3.

Can’t make it to class this month but want to Volunteer? Sign up at https://www.gardeningvolunteers.org/volunteer

For complete event details, see https://www.gardeningvolunteers.org/gardeningessentials