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Event Series Practical Landscape Design

Practical Landscape Design

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX, United States

Landscape designer Luke Hoy presents how to grow confidence and understanding of the garden design process. In this presentation and hands-on workshop, participants can discover how to translate inspiration into a design plan by combining design visualization skill building and horticultural recommendations. Come ready to explore personal inspirations and to make them into a garden […]

$20
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Native Night-Blooming Plants

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX, United States

This activity highlights Texas native plants that bloom at night, showcasing their role in water conservation and ecosystem support. Visitors will learn how these drought-tolerant species reduce water usage in home gardens while supporting nocturnal pollinators like moths and bats. Fee: Adults: $22, Children (3-13): $15, Children (under 3): $0. Free for SABOT members.

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Rooted in Texas: Native Plant Propagation

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX, United States

Learn how to grow new plants and help conserve Texas native plant species with the Native Plant Society of Texas through this two-hour propagation class! We’ll start by discussing the different ways plants can be propagated, then dive into a hands-on session using Texas native plants you can take home to grow. Promoting the use […]

Sago palm planted with river rock and black beach pebbles

Practical Landscape Design

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX, United States

Landscape designer Luke Hoy presents how to grow confidence and understanding of the garden design process. In this presentation and hands-on workshop, participants can discover how to translate inspiration into a design plan by combining design visualization skill building and horticultural recommendations. Come ready to explore personal inspirations and to make them into a garden […]

Arborist fastening ropes on a tree.

Healthy Trees and Certified Arborist Prep Course

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX, United States

This 32-hour course has four sessions. It is designed to prepare professional arborists for the ISA Certification exam. This course is also ideal for nonprofessionals who want to stay safe while caring for trees. The course covers tree biology, installation, nutrition, and fertilization. It also covers plant disorders, diseases, and worker safety. Participants receive a […]

$350
Native grasses and yellow flowers along a narrow prairie trail

Texas Native Grass Walk

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX, United States

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, you will learn the many benefits of planting native grasses in your home garden to conserve water and boost biodiversity. Fee: Free with SABOT membership […]

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Guided Tour: Sustainable Gardening

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX, United States

Explore many sustainable gardening practices in the San Antonio Botanical Garden on this seasonally changing walking tour. Learn about native plants, rain gardens, and sustainable architecture. Explore more ways to conserve our local resources through sustainable practices. $15 ($10 SABOT members.) Registration open until tour fills.

$15
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DIY Landscape Design for SA Botanical Garden

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX, United States

Whether you are designing a home landscape from scratch or reimagining an existing landscape, having a design plan can help you end up with a pleasing result while saving you time and money. In this workshop, Lynn Cox and Anna Vogler, Bexar County Master Gardeners, will provide you with the basics of landscape design as […]

A colorful mixed border of flowers adjacent to a green turf lawn

DIY Landscape Design

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX, United States

Whether you are designing a home landscape from scratch or reimagining an existing landscape, having a design plan can help you end up with a pleasing result while saving you time and money. In this workshop, Bexar County Master Gardeners will provide you with the basics of landscape design as well as techniques to help […]

Mockingbird perched above San Antonio Botanical Garden greenhouses

Bexar Necessities Ecology

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX, United States

Zachary Ritchie, Conservation Manager, will discuss the unique ecological relationships found across the native plants of Bexar County. From the various ecoregions to animal life, learn how native Texas plant species play a role in sustaining the ecosystem by preventing soil erosion, retaining water, and preventing flooding. Admire how these plants are exceptionally adapted to […]

Golden and purple flowers in a sunny meadow

Guided Tour: Native Plants in the Garden

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX, United States

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 resilient plants in your home garden. Fee: Free with membership or San Antonio Botanical Garden admission (adults $15, children 3-13 $13.)