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Planting & Maintaining a Family Home Orchard with David Rodriguez

Rainbow Gardens Bandera 8516 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, Texas

Planting & Maintaining a Family Home Orchard with David Rodriguez We are in for a TREAT!!!! Our Bexar County Master Gardener Local Extension Horticulturist (and local garden personality), David Rodriguez, […]

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Rose Pruning and Care

Rainbow Gardens Bandera 8516 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, Texas

Rose Pruning and Care Mark your calendars for this seminar! Holly Hodgins, President of the San Antonio Rose Society, will give us expert advice on Rose Care and Pruning Techniques. […]

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Growing Whopper Tomatoes in Texas

Rainbow Gardens Bandera 8516 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, Texas

Growing Whopper Tomatoes in Texas Need some expert advice when it comes to planting and growing tomatoes? Then come check out our seminar with Keith Amelung, our local heirloom tomato […]

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Spring into Summer Vegetables

Rainbow Gardens Bandera 8516 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, Texas

Spring into Summer Vegetables Karen Gardner, Bexar County Master Gardener and Vegetable Specialist, is passionate about growing vegetables and has real gardening experience as well as education on all types of vegetables. Don’t miss this seminar, even if you have attended other vegetable seminars there is always something to learn from Karen.

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Starting Native Milkweeds from Seed

Rainbow Gardens Bandera 8516 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, Texas

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 […]

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Backyard Composting 101

Rainbow Gardens Bandera 8516 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, Texas

Backyard Composting 101 Discover easy, cost-effective ways to enrich soil and conserve water with compost made in your own backyard, at our upcoming Backyard Composting 101 Seminar. Learn composting basics, troubleshooting […]

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Sustainable Science in the Garden

Rainbow Gardens Bandera 8516 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, Texas

Sustainable Science in the Garden Science is all around us and we are demonstrating the many ways science and gardening connect! Rainbow Gardens has teamed up with Taste of Science San Antonio and Two Hoes Gardening to bring you “Sustainable Science in the Garden”. We will discuss soil health, year-round gardening, Texas perennials and how […]

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All About Trees! Tree Planting & Care Class

Rainbow Gardens Bandera 8516 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, Texas

All About Trees! Tree Planting & Care Class Are you considering planting or having a professional plant a tree on your property? Great idea! It will provide shade and oxygen, increase your property value, improve aesthetics and improve mental well-being. If you have questions on how to care for your newly planted tree, what trees […]

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Fertilizer for Beginners

Rainbow Gardens Bandera 8516 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, Texas

Fertilizer for Beginners Confused about fertilizer? You’re not alone! What do those 3 numbers mean? How do you use it and why? There are different types of soil (from sandy to silty to clay), and each soil has its pros and cons. On top of this, every garden has its own history— which consists of […]

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20 No Fail Texas Native Plants

Rainbow Gardens Bandera 8516 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, Texas

20 No Fail Texas Native Plants Are you wanting to garden with more Texas native plants? Haeley Giambalvo of NativeBackyards.com is sharing her Top 20 No-Fail Texas Native Plants for your San Antonio garden! She’ll help you make smart decisions by prioritizing plants that are easy to grow and look great. For each plant, Haeley will walk […]

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How to get the most out of your Garden

Rainbow Gardens Bandera 8516 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, Texas

How to get the most out of your Garden Do you want to learn how to get the most out of your garden this spring? Would you like to learn the best practices with fertilizer, watering tips, etc...? Then this class is for you! Come explore the how to’s of "How to get the most […]

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San Antonio Rose Society visits both Rainbow Gardens locations

Rainbow Gardens Bandera 8516 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, Texas

San Antonio Rose Society visits both Rainbow Gardens locations The San Antonio Rose Society will be at both our Thousand Oaks and Bandera locations! The members will be here to […]

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Welcome to Texas Gardening

Rainbow Gardens Bandera 8516 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, Texas

Welcome to Texas Gardening Are you new to Bexar County? Do you have questions about what will grow and when? Or maybe you’re new to gardening all together? Come join […]

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Transition to Native Turf: Restoring Our Connection, Saving H2O

Rainbow Gardens Bandera 8516 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, Texas

Transitioning to Native Turf: Restoring Our Connection, Saving Water Join Michelle Gorham of Native American Seed as she presents Transitioning to Native Turf: Restoring Our Connection, Saving Water. If you […]

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Essential Plants for Wildlife and Pollinators

Rainbow Gardens Bandera 8516 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, Texas

Essential Plants for Wildlife and Pollinators, The Keys to the Circle Of Life This class is all about wildlife and how we create gardens and landscapes that draw and support birds, beneficials, bees, butterflies, moths, and all types of wildlife, learning the difference in the plants we choose to plant. Join Laura Jarvis of The […]

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Let’s Talk About Soil, Soil Amendments and Organics!

Rainbow Gardens Bandera 8516 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, Texas

Let’s Talk About Soil, Soil Amendments and Organics! In Bexar County and surrounding areas, we have a number of challenges with our native soils. How would you like to learn […]

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Cultivating Figs in the New World

Rainbow Gardens Bandera 8516 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, Texas

Cultivating Figs in the New World Join Figbeard for an inspiring exploration of Figs in the Americas! From their arrival on our continent, to their role in early American life and economy, to their modern cultivation by commercial orchards and home growers. Don't miss this special chance to learn about growing figs and their enduring legacy in our lives! […]

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Pollinator Gardening Quick Start

Rainbow Gardens Bandera 8516 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, Texas

Pollinator Gardening Quick Start Laura Jarvis (Owner of The Butterfly Landing) will tell us all we need to know to get started and set up our very own Pollinator Gardens. […]

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The Basics of Landscape Groundcovers

Rainbow Gardens Bandera 8516 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, Texas

The 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 […]

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Texas Superstars – Perennial Pleasures

Rainbow Gardens Bandera 8516 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, Texas

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 […]

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