Starting Native Milkweeds from Seed As the demand for native plants—especially Milkweeds—continues to grow, retail availability is struggling to keep up. One solution? Growing your own native Milkweeds from seed. Join Michelle from Native American Seed for an informative session on how to successfully start and cultivate a variety of native Milkweed species from seed, […]
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. […]
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, […]
Creating A Resilient Home Landscape Gardeners in Bexar County and the surrounding area face unique challenges that can limit success. Join Lynn Cox, Bexar County Master Gardener, as she shares AgriLife Extension recommended practices that can help home gardeners create a landscape that can handle our heat and freezing temperatures, use water efficiently, and provide […]
Backyard Composting 101 Ready to transform your kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich compost? Join Karen Gardner, Bexar County Master Gardener, for an engaging seminar on the basics of backyard composting. Learn simple, cost-effective methods to create your own compost, enrich your soil, and conserve water. Karen will cover key topics such as composting […]
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. […]
The Butterfly Landing is here every Saturday 11-2! Every Saturday 11-2 at our Bandera location, come visit with Butterfly Expert Laura Jarvis of the butterfly landing. She will help you with plant suggestions, answer any questions and offer advice. So come on out to the Butterfly Garden and get some help making your garden a […]
Designing a Mediterranean Garden for the South Texas Climate Transform your outdoor space into a Mediterranean oasis using Texas-friendly plants! In this presentation, you’ll learn how to achieve the signature Mediterranean look with plants suited for Texas’s climate. We’ll cover key design elements, plant selection, and maintenance tips to create a stunning, drought-resistant garden. No registration […]
Introduction to Foraging The natural world is teeming with an incredible variety of edible and medicinal wild plants—many of which are richer in nutrients than the crops we find in grocery stores. Indigenous peoples and early settlers were masters at harnessing the power of these plants for nourishment and healing, but much of this valuable […]
The SA Rose Society Visits BOTH Rainbow Gardens Locations! Join us for a blooming good time as the San Antonio Rose Society visits BOTH Rainbow Gardens locations! Members of the society will be at our Thousand Oaks and Bandera locations, ready to answer all of your rose-related questions and guide you in selecting the perfect […]
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 […]
