For those new to gardening — or to Texas — there are a few plants to be mindful of when you set out to do...
Winter might seem like the off-season for landscaping, but for those in the know, it’s prime time to strike a deal with landscapers and irrigators....
It can be hard to remember what landscaping tasks to tackle when. Lucky for you there’s a quick reference guide to San Antonio gardening to-do’s....
Beds:
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No irrigation required this week; freezing temperatures are expected to return after the weekend. Hand water new plantings as needed.
January 13, 2024
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Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Instructor: Anthony Sierra, Conservation Educator. Fee: Free with […]
Celebrate the New Year in Nature! Free entry all day at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center.
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 Candy Roach, Bexar […]
This short workshop will touch on all of the basics of Rainwater Harvesting, and questions to ask yourself. Rainwater harvesting has so many benefits, from happy plants to money in […]
Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Instructor: Anthony Sierra, Conservation Educator. Fee: Free with […]
Make a difference for the birds and join Mitchell Lake staff and other members of the community to help manage our garden habitat! This can involve trail maintenance, removal of […]
Unearth the grand world of Texas native grasses and learn how to properly identify them. On this walk through the San Antonio Botanical Garden and the Texas Hill Country Trail, […]
Explore native plants on the Texas Native Trails and throughout the Garden. Learn how native plants conserve water and adapt to their local environment. And learn how to grow these […]
Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Instructor: Anthony Sierra, Conservation Educator. Fee: Free with […]
Unearth the grand world of Texas native grasses and learn how to properly identify them. On this walk through the San Antonio Botanical Garden and the Texas Hill Country Trail, […]
In January's special edition of Gardening Essentials, faith-based groups will share how they have invited the public to share their spaces by turning lawns and parking lots into gardens, trails […]
Many garden plants may be sleeping in January, but your soil shouldn't be! Winter is a critical time to ensure that your garden soil is ready for spring planting. Join […]
The Edwards Plateau is one of the dominant landforms in Texas, encompassing a massive 24 million acres. Its impact extends far beyond its central location, as it is also the […]
In this workshop we will cover the basic materials needed to start seeds of plants native to this region, as well as a few techniques to ensure your seeds have […]
Open to the public! San Antonio Exotic Plant Collective's plant swap and sale is a community-building event. Be ready to spend your evening meeting and talking to a growing community […]
Gardening in Bexar County often means identifying, understanding, amending, and protecting our soil that can range from beach sand to a thick “gumbo” clay soil. Poor soil can be amended […]
Join the Native Plant Society of Texas for a discussion about the stresses on the urban forest in San Antonio with Bexar Branches Alliance President Michael Nentwich. Is it the […]
Did you know 35% of San Antonio’s Community greenhouse gas emissions are from transportation? Expand your understanding of the role of electric vehicles (not just electric cars!) in San Antonio […]
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Malachi Leo
For those new to gardening — or to Texas — there are a few plants to be mindful of when you set out to do yard work. Malachi Leo, Planner […]
Julia Silva
Winter might seem like the off-season for landscaping, but for those in the know, it’s prime time to strike a deal with landscapers and irrigators. Julia Silva, Field Investigator in […]
Sasha Kodet
It can be hard to remember what landscaping tasks to tackle when. Lucky for you there’s a quick reference guide to San Antonio gardening to-do’s. Think fast — when is […]
Malachi Leo
Christmas has passed and it’s time to take down the tree. Instead of tossing it, consider extending its season with these creative methods. Malachi Leo, Planner in SAWS Conservation Each […]
Adolph Garcia
The commode can be the biggest water-waster in your home. Now that electronic meters will be in everyone’s water meter boxes soon, many customers are learning about small leaks they […]
Kevin Pride
Your kitchen and garden may already be home to this festive family of plants. Imagine Christmas without peppermint candy canes. Or cooking a brisket for Hanukkah without thyme or sage. […]
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