The Youth Garden Educator Training is designed for teachers, educators, and volunteers in support of youth gardening in the classroom and community. Breakout sessions will be conducted with different garden topics for you to choose from. With registration, teachers/volunteers must provide a Group Enrollment Form per school to enroll their students in the Classroom Gardens Program.  A Garden Starter Kit will be distributed to youth gardens that have submitted a Group Enrollment Form (one Garden Starter Kit is given per school/institution). Saturday, September 14th, 2019 9:00a.m. – 2:00p.m.... Read More →

Have you ever thought about keeping bees?  For ag exemption purposes, to pollinate your garden, make your own honey, or just as a hobby? This program is for anyone interested in beekeeping and/or learning how to start beekeeping, but need to know where to start. This class is geared for first time beekeepers and presented by experienced beekeepers, entomologists and horticulturists. Anyone can be a beekeeper—young or old, city or country dweller! During this course, we will cover the basics of bees and beekeeping, including: bee biology, beekeeping... Read More →

Have you ever thought about keeping bees?  For ag exemption purposes, to pollinate your garden, make your own honey, or just as a hobby? This program is for anyone interested in beekeeping and/or learning how to start beekeeping, but need to know where to start. This class is geared for first time beekeepers and presented by experienced beekeepers, entomologists and horticulturists. Anyone can be a beekeeper—young or old, city or country dweller! During this course, we will cover the basics of bees and beekeeping, including: bee biology, beekeeping... Read More →

FREE & open to the public! Bring your lunch and join us! 2020 Brown Bag Lunch & Learn programs will be conducted the 2nd Friday of each month, 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m., at the Bexar County Extension office (3355 Cherry Ridge, Ste. 208). The sessions will provide information on consumer horticulture. Come hear how Karen Gardner, Master Gardener, prepares her own planting medium, sow her vegetable seeds indoors, under light, before putting them in the garden. CEU. BCMG Code: 101. Please Click here for more information.  Hope... Read More →

The FREE seminar will be held at Milberger's Landscaping and Nursery (3920 North Loop 1604, San Antonio, TX 78247) 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. If you love citrus, you won't want to miss this!  David will cover the basic steps of selection appropriate fruit trees for your landscape, how to properly plant them, training, managing, and harvesting your trees, and general overall maintenance. Click here for more information.

Fruit Tree Basics Seminar Saturday, January 18, will be a FREE seminar on "Fruit Tree Basics", 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, at Fanick's Garden Center (1025 Holmgreen Road, San Antonio).  This seminar will be conducted by Dr. Larry Stein, Professor & Extension Horticulture.  Dr. Stein will demonstrate how to properly select and prune fruit, nut, citrus, and grapes for maximum production.  Come learn about the overall maintenance and care of your trees.

Join us for an Earth-Kind Fruit Tree Seminar January 24, 2020 (Friday) 8:35 a.m. - 5:10 p.m., at the San Antonio Botanical Garden (555 Funston Pl).  This seminar is for Backyard Gardeners, School & Community Gardens, Arborists, Green Industry Professionals, and Small Acreage Producers.  Topics include:  Peaches, Blackberries, Citrus, Grapes, and More - Selecting, Planting, & Maintenance, Common Insects, Diseases, & Control.  Includes light breakfast, lunch, and snacks.  CEUs are being offered.  Cost: $50/person.  Register online @ https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/BexarCounty    

Saturday, January 25, David Rodriguez, County Extension Agent-Horticulture will give a FREE seminar on "Planting Shade Trees", 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., at Milberger's Lanscaping & Nursery (3920 N Loop 1604 E, San Antonio). Come learn how to correctly select, properly plant & efficiently maintain blooms for winter color.

Early Childhood Educator Training Series Hosted by Angie Gutierrez, County Extension Agent Registration Fee: $24.00 for 3 session or $80.00 for the whole series Conducted Monthly, every 4th Tuesday January - October Please print, fill out, and email the registration form to either Angie at aogutierrez@ag.tamu.edu or Patricia at patricia.valdillez@ag.tamu.edu. 2020 Tentative Agenda  January 28                 Minimum Standards Update February 25                Behavior Brainstorm (Guidance & Discipline) March 24                    Preschool Gardening 101... Read More →

FREE PROGRAM Topics: Identification and Control of External Parasites *(1 hr IPM CEU) -Dr. Joe Paschal, Extension Livestock SpecialistTexas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Corpus Christi Research & Extension Center Biosecurity and Disaster Readiness Tips for the Ranch -Bryan Davis, County Extension Agent - Ag/NRTexas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Wilson County Click HERE to view flyer. Attendees are encouraged to enter the East Gate (AT&T Center Parkway) and indicate you are attending the Cattle Sale Educational Program at the Auction Barn.

FREE & open to the public! Bring your lunch and join us! 2020 Brown Bag Lunch & Learn programs will be conducted the 2nd Friday of each month, 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m., at the Bexar County Extension office (3355 Cherry Ridge, Ste. 208). The sessions will provide information on consumer horticulture. Some plants not only grow in Texas, but thrive in Texas' soils and Texas heat.  Master Gardener Lynn Cox will give her exceptional presentation on "Growing Texas Superstar Plants". CEU. BCMG Code: 101. Please Click here... Read More →

The Earth-Kind Garden & Landscape Series will be conducted (Wednesday) February 19, March 18, and April 8, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.  at the Bexar County Extension Office (3355 Cherry Ridge, Ste. 208).  Series topics will help participants maximize their garden and landscape while preserving and protecting the environment.  Cost is $15/session or $30/series.  Register online at https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/BexarCounty.  

Saturday, February 22, will be a FREE seminar on "Spring Clean-up in the Landscape", 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., at Rainbow Gardens (8516 Bandera, San Antonio).  This seminar will be conducted by David Rodriguez, County Extension Agent - Horticulture.  Come learn how to start your 2020 gardening season off right (soil & landscape prep, gardening tips).

Sponsored by: Atascosa Wildlife and Fisheries Committee, Atascosa, Bexar, Wilson, Frio and Guadelupe County Extension Offices. 3 CEUs to be offered for Private, Commercial and Non-Commercial Applicators (1 hour IPM & 2 hours General) Topics will include Feral Hog Biology, Impact on natural resources, control techniques, fencing and more. Many expert speakers from Texas A&M Extension, USDA Wildlife Services, Texas A&M Natural Resource Institute, Texas Animal Health Commission, San Antonio Steel Company and local experts. Click HERE to view flyer and details. RSVP is requested by Friday, February... Read More →

Saturday, February 29, will be a FREE seminar on "Spring Clean-Up in the Landscape", 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at Rainbow Gardens (2585 Thousand Oaks, San Antonio).  This seminar will be conducted by David Rodriguez, County Extension Agent - Horticulture.  Come learn how to start your 2020 gardening season off right.  (Soil, landscape prep, and more.)

When you pass your examination with a grade of 70 or higher, you can submit for a Private Applicator License to be used on agricultural lands.  To maintain your license and keep it current, you will need to earn 15 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) within a five year period.  If you are not able to earn your 15 CEUs within a five year period, your license will not be renewed.  This license cannot be used for commercial, governmental, or for-hire applicators. Some landscape professionals must obtain a license from the Texas Structural Pest Control Board.... Read More →

Saturday, March 7, will be a FREE seminar on "Spring Vegetable Seminar", 10:10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., at Fanick's Garden Center (1025 Holmgreen Road, San Antonio).  Conducted by David Rodriguez, County Extension Agent - Horticulture.  Come learn how to properly select, plant, grow, and harvest your vegetables.  

FREE & open to the public! Bring your lunch and join us! 2020 Brown Bag Lunch & Learn programs will be conducted the 2nd Friday of each month, 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m., at the Bexar County Extension office (3355 Cherry Ridge, Ste. 208). The sessions will provide information on consumer horticulture. Earth-Kind is an approach to gardening based on 3 basic principles:  having the right soil for the right plant in the right location.  Master Gardener Bill Swantner will explain "Earth-Kind Principles" and explore the Earth-Kind plants... Read More →