Taking a little time to research which plants to use in your landscape will save you time, money, and disappointment. But where do you go to find the information you need? Join Liana Benavides, Bexar County Master Gardener, as she shares some of the best resources, and how to use them, to find plants that […]
Taking a little time to research which plants to use in your landscape will save you time, money, and disappointment. But where do you go to find the information you need? Join Marybeth Parsons, Bexar County Master Gardener, as she shares some of the best resources, and how to use them, to find plants that […]
Earth-Kind Landscaping uses research-proven techniques to provide for a beautiful and resilient landscape while preserving and protecting the environment. Anna Vogler, Bexar County Master Gardener, will share these principles and explain about our region’s unique climate and how it affects gardening as well as how to implement the methods in an individual landscape.
Struggling with your shade garden? Not all shade is the same. Join Nancy Mills, Bexar County Master Gardener, as she defines the ‘shades’ of shade, shares design techniques, and talks about plants that thrive in the shade here in South Texas.
Bexar County Master Gardener Candy Roach will present on the proper techniques to propagate specific plants. Candy will recommend which plants are easiest to propagate along with the various methods to use for different plant types. Most of the plants that Nancy uses are native or adapted plants, and she will explain why these plants […]
This is a basic introduction to water conservation in the home landscape. Bexar County Master Gardener, Lynn Cox, will explain how much to water trees, shrubs, plants, and turf, as well as the proper and most water efficient methods to applying water. Lynn will demonstrate how to test the soil moisture using a long shafted […]
Asexual plant propagation is the process of creating new plants from an existing plant. Join Bexar County Master Gardener Bill Swantner as he shares tips and techniques for several of the many methods of asexual plant propagation.
Beneficial insects do more than just pollinate. Many are predators, parasitoids, and recyclers. Join AgriLife Extension Entomologist Molly Keck as she shares the identification and food sources of beneficial insects, with a heavy focus on predators, parasitoids and recyclers.
With so many plants to chose from how do you narrow it down? Join David Rodriquez, AgriLife Extension Service Horticulturist, as he shares his favorite top ten landscape plants for the Bexar County and surrounding area and how to grow them. David Rodriguez has been involved in the San Antonio and Texas Gardening/Landscaping scene for […]
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. Join Lynn Cox, BCMG, as she explains the best recommendations and […]
Think roses are hard to grow? Think again! Join Bexar County Master Gardener Candy Roach as she shares what makes a rose an Earth-Kind rose and why you should consider adding them to your garden. She will cover their planting and care needs plus introduce you to a wide array of beautiful roses that are […]
Hardy, native, wildlife-friendly, beautiful! These are just some of the traits that have gardeners wild about wildflowers! Join Bexar County Master Gardener Kathy Breniman as she shares tips and techniques that will help you establish your own wildly wonderful wildflower garden.