Gardening

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 Green Spaces Alliance to learn how to make the most of the cold weather. Guests will be guided through a hands-on exploration of the basic […]

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 the best environment germinate. We will discuss some common mistakes new gardeners make, how to create your own propagation station, and what to do once […]

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 of exotic plant enthusiasts. Bring your plants and cuttings to trade at our swap table. Local Growers and plant vendors will line the event hall, […]

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 to maximizes water usage while minimizing fertilizer & pesticide usage. However, even the richest soil needs protection from the brutal sun, oppressive heat, and wind. […]

Shade and ornamental trees are the most valuable plants in your landscape and live the longest. Getting them off to a good start and caring for them properly will extend their lives and provide your landscape with trees that are both functional and beautiful. Master Gardener, Marybeth Parsons will explain how to care for trees […]