Category Archives: News

Texas Water Star Program – Earth-Kind Landscape School

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David Rodriguez, County Extension Agent-Horticulturist, and Troy Luepke, Program Coordinator, Water & Natural Resources are presenting a four-part workshop for new homeowners in the Alamo area in learning the best practices for home landscaping and gardening.  For registration fees and RSVP, call Angel Torres at  210 467-6575.  Click here.

Backyard Gardening Series: Home Aquaponics

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David Rodriguez, County Extension Horticulturist, is presenting Steven Sumrow from Aquaponic Systems, USA.  Come and find out what Home Aquaponics is all about.  Reg fee is $15, call 210 467-6575 to RSVP. Click here.

Backyard Gardening Series: The Colorization of Texas Bluebonnets

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David Rodriguez, County Extension Agent-Horticulturist, is presenting Dr. Jerry Parsons, Retired Horticulturist, on the classification, the history, the efforts, the collections, and on the future strands of Texas bluebonnets.  Registration fee is $10, call 210 467-6575 to RSVP.  Click here.

Jelly Making with Water Bath

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Learn how to make Jelly with Water Bath presented by Dr. Connie Sheppard, County Extension Agent. Participants will taste samples of the jellies.  Fee is $20 per person. For more information, call Annette at 210-467-6575 Click here.

Backyard Gardening Series: It’s Not Too Early to Start a Fall Garden

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Start planning your fall garden with techniques provided by David Rodriguez, County Extension Agent-Horticulturist.  Registration fee is $10.  RSVP call Angel Torres at 210 467-6575.  Click here.

Backyard Gardening Series: The Basics of Permaculture

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What’s permaculture all about?  David Rodriguez, County Extension Agent-Horticulturist is presenting Master Gardener Nadia Gaona on the origins, ethics, foundations, principles, patterns and much more on this unique topic.  Registration fee is $10, call Angel Torres to RSVP at 210 467-6575.  Click here.

A Rain Barrel Workshop

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Make-and-take your own rain barrel in just a few hours by attending this workshop presented by Jared Beaver, Prog Coord, and Lou Kellogg, Master Gardener on April 12, 2014.  Click here.

2014 Spring Youth Gardens Educator’s Training

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It’s time for the Spring Youth Gardens Educator’s Training.  This program is designed for teachers, educators, and volunteers in support of Youth Garden in the classroom and community.  Training will be at Education Service Center, Reg 20, 1314 Hines on Mar 22, 2014 from 9am-2pm.  Training and lunch is provided at no cost to participants.  Call Natalie Cervantes at 210 467-6575. Click here

Backyard Gardening Series: Rain Barrel Workshop

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Make-and-take your own rain barrel in just a few hours by attending this workshop presented by Jared Beaver, Project coordinator, Natural Resources and Lou Kellogg, Bexar County Master Gardener on April 5, Saturday, from 9am-12noon. Reg fee is $60 per person, limit-22.  RSVP to Angel Torres at 210 467-6575 Click here.

Backyard Gardening Series: Home Composting

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Get started on Home Composting.  You can improve your lawn and garden, you can save money on fertilizer, on watering, and in garden supplies.  RSVP to Angel Torres at 210 467-6575, registration fee is $10 or Click here.