In the spirit of graduation season, we’re highlighting the superlative stars that would fill the pages of a Garden Style San Antonio yearbook. May. It’s...
San Antonio’s native mycelial might turn your yard into the happiest (and healthiest) fungus festival this side of the Alamo. Imagine stepping out into your...
Once-a-week watering during drought stages is enough to keep turf grass alive, even in San Antonio’s primary fire season from July to September. With ongoing...
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June 2, 2025
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Bees are some of our most important pollinators in Texas. However, the loss of habitat, pesticide use, and other causes have put pressure on their population. Join Danie Aldana, Bexar […]
Join us for another engaging workshop where we will explore the incredible world of mushroom cultivation and their potential to create a more sustainable future. Discover how you can grow […]
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) should never be placed inside any cart for curbside collection and should always brought to HHW Drop-Off Centers. (See San Antonio's Solid Waste Management calendar for […]
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) should never be placed inside any cart for curbside collection and should always brought to HHW Drop-Off Centers. (See San Antonio's Solid Waste Management calendar for […]
Author Monika Maeckle with passion flower vine Can you eat it? Make tea from it? Does it serve wildlife? Does it taste good or provide a health benefit? Is it […]
Are you ready to scale up from a rain barrel, or want to start harvesting large amounts of rainwater for your home, garden, or both? Turn water scarcity into water […]
Join Bexar Branches Alliance for an engaging Eco Bites session exploring the current state of the San Antonio region's tree canopy and the critical role trees play in water conservation […]
Get outside in celebration of Pride Month and enjoy free entry all day at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center! Take home native plant educational material to learn what plants would work […]
Join us and other members of the community to help us clean up our habitat! We depend on our amazing volunteers to help manage our habitat. This can involve trail […]
Master Gardener Karen Gardner will present the best methods and practices for growing herbs: which to select for the best results, how to plant, and how to water and care […]
Free and Open to the Public; $5 donation appreciated. Donations made during Gardening Essentials go to the Dr. Tom Harris Scholarship Fund unless otherwise designated. Session 1: ”Plants with […]
So you want to plant natives. Want to know where you can find plants and seeds? Are all the plants available at retail stores? At a special event Monday, June […]
Get outside in celebration of Pollinator Week and enjoy free entry all day at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center! Take home native plant educational material to learn what plants would work […]
Calling all crafters, makers, and creative souls! Youtuber OneDayRenee and Eco Centro would like you to join us for a fun and inspiring Craft Swap where we’ll share, swap, and […]
Have you ever wondered how to grow sprouts successfully from seed, or which plants are perfect for propagation? This workshop is for you! The weather may be heating up, but […]
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Sasha Kodet
In the spirit of graduation season, we’re highlighting the superlative stars that would fill the pages of a Garden Style San Antonio yearbook. May. It’s a perfectly named month for […]
Julia Silva
San Antonio’s native mycelial might turn your yard into the happiest (and healthiest) fungus festival this side of the Alamo. Imagine stepping out into your backyard and discovering a hidden […]
Brad Wier
Once-a-week watering during drought stages is enough to keep turf grass alive, even in San Antonio’s primary fire season from July to September. With ongoing drought and windy, dry conditions […]
Cleveland Powell
These weeds aren’t likely to win any wildflower beauty pageants, but they do add whimsy to the natural world around San Antonio. Continuing with our tales of two plants, we […]
Juan Soulas
Use the intense heat of summer to get rid of some grass — and score a sweet rebate for waiting till fall to plant! This summer marks the sixth year […]
Adolph Garcia
Following a regular maintenance schedule helps ensure your drip irrigation system delivers water effectively and efficiently. Broken drip tubing is one of the most common maintenance issues with drip irrigation. […]
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