From below the soil surface to flying above our heads, beneficial insects have profound effects on our gardens. Join Molly Keck of Texas A&M Agrilife to learn about many of the underappreciated insect characters that benefit our landscape as recyclers and how you can partner with them for thriving landscapes!
Join horticulturist, Layni Langham, for a practical introduction to horticulture design specifically for homeowners. This class covers the foundational principles of plant science and soil science, along with essential knowledge about trees, landscape plants, and healthy garden systems. Participants will learn how plants grow, how soils function, and how everyday gardening decisions affect long-term plant […]
5:00 - 6:00 social time and information displays 6:00 Rene Gonzalez, Senior Resource Analyst of Water Resources of San Antonio Water System What is drought? How do we know when an area is in drought? How does drought affect the San Antonio Water System supply? Does it affect the water delivery system? What can we […]
Desert Roses are prized for their bold blooms, thick sculptural trunks, and incredible drought tolerance. If you’ve ever wanted to grow one—or help yours flourish—this class is a great place to start. Join Texas Garden Guy as he shares practical techniques for growing healthy, vibrant Desert Roses in our Texas climate. Learn how to create […]
Learn proper pruning techniques, so your drought tolerant & native perennials can bloom again in the fall in time for fall pollinators! Texas summers can make our gardens look dry and tired leaving gardeners wondering if their plants will recover. The great news is that with proper pruning techniques, drought tolerant and native perennials can […]
11:30 Doors open to public Lunch available, donated by GVST members. Author books available for purchase: + Natural Habitats and Wildlife Gardening: Inviting Nature into Your Backyard (limited availability). Please feel free to order from your favorite bookseller and bring a copy. + Inviting Pollinators and Other Wildlife Into Your Garden (limited availability, paperback only, […]
Friends of Mission Branch Library and Gardening Volunteers of South Texas present Author Night with Shaun McCoshum, PhD on Monday, August 17, 2026 at Mission Branch Library. Schedule of events: 4:30 planting demonstration in community garden behind library: native plants edible and useful for both humans and wildlife 5:00 Author books available for purchase: Natural […]
NOW is the perfect time to discover the many water- and money-saving resources available on the GardenStyleSA website! There is so much to explore--Kick back and let us navigate through GardenStyleSA website to locate the WaterSaver coupon/rebate programs and the other numerous helpful and free resources. By the end of the workshop you'll know exactly […]
Kick off Cactus and Xerophyte Weekend celebrating one of the largest conservation efforts of the Black Lace Cactus. Learn all about the heroic rescue of this endangered species from first discovery on a mining site, to the thousands growing at the San Antonio Botanical Garden. In years to come, these efforts will result in over […]
Presenter Josie Gonzales is a Certified Interpretive Guide and Texas Master Naturalist. She’ll discuss Ethnobotany in the context of actual plants in the Phil Hardberger Park. Ethnobotany is how people of a particular culture and region make use of native plants. Plants sustain people not only as food and as medicine, but provide materials, dyes, […]
Home to over 300 bird species each year, this 1,200-acre sanctuary showcases four diverse habitats—wetlands, woodlands, brushlands, and grasslands—all supported by water-wise practices and native plants that thrive in South Texas conditions. Join Mitchell Lake Audubon Center every fourth Saturday for a Bird Tour designed with beginning birders in mind. Traveling on foot, guides will […]
One in every three bites of food you eat is made possible by pollinators. But our beloved bees, butterflies, and birds need our help to keep doing their job. Join Green Spaces Alliance to learn how you can show your love for pollinators at home with a workshop and garden volunteer day! This will be […]