Plant Care

Starting Native Milkweeds From Seed The demand for native plants, especially native Milkweeds, is growing more and more each year. Unfortunately, the demand is currently higher than what’s available for […]

Herbs; What's the big dill? Step into the enchanting world of herbs and discover their remarkable versatility and benefits in this comprehensive and engaging class. Whether you’re a budding gardener, […]

Rose Pruning and Care Class Mark Your Calendars! Join us for an informative and engaging seminar with Holly Hodgins, President of the San Antonio Rose Society! Holly will share expert advice on rose care and pruning techniques, helping you get the most out of your rose garden. She’ll also discuss different types of roses and […]

Growing Tomatoes in Containers in Texas Join Keith Amelung, our local heirloom tomato expert, for an in-depth seminar on successfully growing tomatoes in containers right here in Texas. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, Keith will share his wealth of knowledge gained from years of cultivating and selling hundreds of heirloom tomato varieties. […]

Best Foundation Practices for Successful Gardens and Containers This class is designed to equip gardeners of all levels with essential knowledge and practical techniques for creating and maintaining thriving gardens and container plantings. We will have a lively discussion with guest speaker Andy Chidester from Medina Agricultural Products, on how to rejuvenate your existing gardens, […]

Spring into Summer Veggies Join Karen Gardner, Bexar County Master Gardener and Vegetable Specialist, for an informative seminar on what to plant now and what to plant in the upcoming months. With her extensive experience and education in vegetable gardening, Karen will share expert tips on selecting, planting, and caring for vegetables that thrive during […]

Transition to Native Turf: Restoring Our Connection, Saving Water Join Michelle Gorham of Native American Seed as she presents Transition to Native Turf: Restoring Our Connection, Saving Water. If you lost the battle for the perfect American lawn in the hot dry summer but still desire that patch of green in which to walk barefoot, […]

Basics of Landscape Groundcovers In landscaping, the term ground covers usually refers to any one of a group of low-lying plants with a creeping, spreading habit that are used to cover sections of ground while requiring minimal maintenance. Ground covers are an indispensable part of any well designed garden providing colorful flowers and attractive foliage. […]

Texas Superstars-Perennial Pleasures Gardening in Texas can be tough! Texas gardeners need plants that tolerate extremes. Searing summer heat, drought, and winters that can feel like a deep freeze. Thanks to research lead by Texas A&M University researchers and AgriLife Extension horticulturists, we have identified plants that have what it takes to be in our […]

Selection and Care of Trees 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, Bexar County Master […]

Gardening for our Feathered Friends Encouraging our feathered friends to take up residence, or at least visit our gardens, benefits both birds and gardeners. Birds add life, song, and color to our garden. They consume 1,000s of plant-eating insects. And some even pollinate our flowers. Join Master Gardener, Lynn Cox, as she walks us through […]