Is turf grass maintenance taking over your time and your water bill? Are you interested in supporting the native ecosystem in your own landscape? This class will walk you through different techniques for removing lawn grass, from sod removal to solarization, and explore native and water-saving plant options to replace it with so you can […]
Celebrate Infinity Day! (8.8) turns our focus to cycles—the endless processes that sustain life. From the nutrient and water cycles to pollination and propagation, guests can explore how plants depend on infinite renewal. During the event, a Conservation Educator will host a table demonstrating the water cycle, using our Texas WaterSaver Garden Model, and discuss […]
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 […]
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 […]
This exhibition, presented in collaboration with the San Antonio Cactus and Xerophyte Society (SACXS), will showcase a stunning array of cactus & succulent species from the members’ personal collections. Members of the society will be on-site to discuss the art of arid plant cultivation, providing insights and answering questions. Visitors will also be able to […]
Take a guided walk under the August full moon while listening for bats, learning about ‘nocturnal’ plants, and appreciating the San Antonio Botanical Gardens from a new perspective. The Garden Coffee Shop will be open until 7:45 pm, serving coffee, tea, lemonade, and more!
Introducing Neighbors in Nature Day (or “Neighbor Day” for short), a recurring community discount program offering Bexar County residents $7 admission to the San Antonio Botanical Garden on select days throughout the year.
Be inspired at the San Antonio Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Free with membership or Garden admission.
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 […]
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 […]
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 conserve our local resources through sustainable practices. Registration is required. $15 to attend, $10 for members.