Master Gardener Fall Class Application Deadline
Bexar County Extension Office 3355 Cherry Ridge Drive Suite 208, SAN ANTONIO, TX, United StatesMaster Gardener Fall Class Application Deadline Click here for application
Master Gardener Fall Class Application Deadline Click here for application
Make plans to join us for the 2019 Backyard Basics Expo “The Art of Self-Reliance” Thursday, August 1st, 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. A variety of topics are being covered! Sessions are geared towards adults. Loads of fun, expert speakers, raffle, vendors, FREE goodies. The cost is $20/person. Register online @ https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/BexarCounty
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.