Extension Educationin Bexar County

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 →