Learn why and how to build healthy soil on your property! You will learn how a healthy soil : can remove as much carbon dioxide from the air as a tree and store it enhances groundwater, creeks and aquifer recharge while improving water quality captures more stormwater, reducing runoff and preventing erosion and also what […]
Shade and ornamental trees are the most valuable plants in your landscape and live the longest. Selecting the right tree for your space, 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 Lynn Cox […]
Rainwater harvesting has so many benefits, from happy plants to money in your wallet. With so many things to consider, it can be hard to know where or how to start. This short workshop will touch on all of the basics of Rainwater Harvesting, and questions to ask yourself. This class is good for those […]
The time is finally here! After one year of master planning, we are ready to reveal our plan for the future. This community celebration marks the culmination of a year-long collaboration where YOUR voice shaped the future of Arboretum San Antonio. The design you will see reflects our diverse community's collective passion and vision. […]
Learn valuable techniques to develop landscapes that are made to last and function sustainably with local ecosystems -- landscapes that work! Learn valuable techniques to develop landscapes that are made to last and function sustainably with local ecosystems. A properly designed sustainable landscape should be beautiful and eco-friendly, while saving resources and requiring minimal maintenance. […]
Discover the beauty and importance of trees in urban green space during this seasonal tour. Learn how healthy urban forests benefit our environments and community and learn practical tips for caring for these vital ecosystems. As we journey through the garden, we’ll highlight both rare and native trees, showcasing their role in creating thriving, and […]
The Pollinator Tea Party is a free, family-friendly, zero-waste event that celebrates pollinators through immersive nature playscapes, environmental education, and sustainable practices during the spring Monarch Butterfly migration. Attendees will discover how pollinators are responsible for at least one out of every three bites of food we eat and how a healthy ecosystem connects to […]
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 low maintenance? Does it have a fun story? Does it provide a unique landscape service? Oh, and is it attractive? These are the questions Monika […]
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 Purpose” with author Monika Maeckle Session 2: Native Plant Seed-Processing workshop with Craig Bruska, Seed Committee Chairman of Native Plant Society of Texas GVST Gardening […]
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 16 at Mission Branch Library. Craig Bruska, chairman of the Native Seed Committee of Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT), will explain how to identify […]