Spring is the season for renewal. Come join Grace Emery, Bexar County Master Gardener, as she discusses what can be done to refresh, renew, and revitalize your soil and your garden this spring. Grace will explain the proper horticultural methods and practices to gardening here in S. Texas and how to create a resilient garden […]
Earth-Kind® Landscaping uses research-proven techniques to provide for a beautiful and resilient landscape while preserving and protecting the environment. Candy Roach, Bexar County Master Gardener, will share these principles and explain about our region’s unique climate and how it directly relates to gardening as well as how to implement the methods in an individual landscape.
Do you ever feel like you’re pouring your time, energy, and money into landscaping but still not seeing the results you hope for? Join Greg Grant, AgriLife Extension Horticulturist, for insightful and practical tips on how to be a happy, Earth-Kind gardener. CULTIVATE! classes are free and take place online March 6-7. Advance registration required […]
There’s no question we are in a drought that brings challenges to gardening. Join David Rodriguez, AgriLife Extension Horticulturist, as he shares how to create a thriving and colorful landscape with techniques such as building the sponge effect in your soil and using proper plant selection and maintenance practices. CULTIVATE! classes are free and take […]
Lee Marlowe is a restoration ecologist with over 25 years of professional experience working in the field of ecological restoration and natural resource management. Her expertise includes the use of native plants to provide wildlife habitat, water quality benefits, bank/site stabilization, and aesthetic beauty in landscapes of all sizes. Rain is precious and unpredictable, and […]
Perennials are traditionally chosen to add color and texture to our gardens. But we need tough plants for our Texas landscapes. Lynn Cox, Bexar County Master Gardener, will introduce a variety of perennial Texas Superstars with information on their placement and maintenance for a vibrant garden. CULTIVATE! classes are free and take place online March […]
Making compost is simple, but choosing the right type can be confusing. Stores offer a wide range: molasses-based, various manure types (chicken, rabbit, cattle, mixed alfalfa), cotton burr, mushroom, and even compost with mycorrhiza. Mulches add another layer of choice—single, double, or triple shredded; cedar, cypress, native varieties; or just use leaves or living mulch. […]
Wondering when, how often, and how much to water your plants? Lynn Cox, Bexar County Master Gardener, explains key watering techniques to help you care for your lawn and landscape efficiently – saving water and money. CULTIVATE! classes are free and take place online March 6-7. Advance registration required to sign up for the individual […]
Spring is the season for renewal. Come join Danie Aldana, Bexar County Master Gardener, as she discusses what can be done to refresh, renew, and revitalize your soil and your garden this spring. Grace will explain the proper horticultural methods and practices to gardening here in S. Texas and how to create a resilient garden […]
Join Candy Roach, Bexar County Master Gardener and learn how to effectively plan and plant for butterflies, bees and a multitude of other pollinator species. This workshop will primarily focus on encouraging and maintaining a healthy landscape for insect pollinators.
In this program Master Gardener Marybeth Parsons will explain our region’s unique climate and weather patterns as they relate to gardening. How can homeowners overcome those challenges in their landscapes? Marybeth will cover gardening techniques to develop a resilient garden, including soil, irrigation, design and plant choices. She will also explain proper watering techniques for […]