Forget generic nursery tags and national gardening advice. Successful regional gardening boils down to four basic principles: Build, Place, Sustain, and Defend. Learn how to build proper soil structure, place plants based on real heat tolerance, sustain growth with effective irrigation, and defend your landscape against local pests. Join Master Gardener, Bill Swantner, as he […]
The use of native perennials in our landscape is just… natural! Native plants are accustomed to our region’s climate and soil and when planted correctly, will use much less water, support local wildlife, and require less maintenance. Join Lynn Cox, Bexar County Master Gardener, as she shares the benefits of using natives and introduces some […]
Thanks to research led by Texas A&M University researchers and AgriLife Extension horticulturists, we have identified plants that have what it takes to be in our Texas gardens. Join Master Gardener Lynn Cox as she focuses on the plants that have earned the right to be called a Texas Superstar and the best methods for […]
Experience an unforgettable sight! Bracken Cave is the summer home of more than 15 million Mexican free-tailed bats (Tadarida brasiliensis), making it the world’s largest bat colony and one of the largest concentrations of mammals on earth. Experience the emergence of these millions of bats, as they spiral out of the cave at dusk for their […]
The San Antonio Home Repair Fair is a FREE annual event from the City of San Antonio's Office of Historic Preservation that connects homeowners and renters with local professionals, services, and resources for maintaining their homes. Meet exhibitors covering every aspect of home maintenance and ownership, including contractors, product vendors, landscapers, engineers, foundation repair experts, […]
Celebrate Latino Conservation Week with free admission to Mitchell Lake Audubon Center! Explore the outdoors, discover native plants that provide important food and habitat for birds and other wildlife, and learn how native landscaping can help conserve water by reducing the need for frequent watering. Enjoy family-friendly Bird LoterÃa and explore printed activities and conservation […]
Explore the flavors and stories of edible Texas native plants in this interactive Indigenous SuperFoods Plant LoterÃa! Using our custom LoterÃa cards, participants will learn about local plants, their ecological roles, and traditional uses. This workshop features a culinary twist: a simple, safe recipe will be provided for preparing cactus (nopal) at home. Learn about […]
Join San Antonio Composting Project for an introduction to Eisinia foetida, commonly known as the red wiggler worm, and how to compost with worms. Composting is one of the best ways to reduce our own waste, produce new life for plants, drastically improve soil quality, increase moisture retention, and so much more. Closing the waste […]
Come join gardening enthusiasts for an awesome in-person event by SA Composting Project to exchange seeds and learn about saving seeds! Are you ready to ramp up your garden? Join us to learn about how to safely save your seeds while adding new ones to your collection. Attendees are encouraged (but not required) to bring […]
Learn how to create a pollinator patch or pocket prairie that can help our local native flora and fauna while helping you conserve water. Join avid native plant gardener and restoration ecologist Lee Marlowe as she teaches the basics for planning, designing, installing, and maintaining a little patch of pollinator paradise. Participants will receive a […]
Join Mitchell Lake Audubon Center and other members of the community to help clean up their habitat! Mitchell Lake Audubon Center depends on amazing volunteers to help manage their habitat. This can involve trail maintenance, removal of invasive species, and planting native plants for birds and butterflies depending on the tasks of the day. All […]
Discover over 200 varieties of native plants, succulents, grasses, and pollinator-friendly plants at the San Antonio Botanical Garden's September Plant Sale! General registration opens Monday, August 17, and a reservation is required to attend. The $10 reservation fee will be applied towards your plant purchase. Multiple reservation fees can not be applied to a single […]