Category Archives: Urban Horticulture

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.

Backyard Gardening Series: Let’s Get Ready for Spring Vegetable Gardening

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Want to be a successful gardener?  Then come and learn about a few basic rules on how easy it is to grow your own vegetables right in your own backyard.  Reg fee is $10 per person, call 210 467-6575 or Click here.

Alamo Area Master Naturalist Class 34

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Master Naturalist Class 34 will be starting February 20, 2014 from 5-9 pm at Phil Hardberger Park, 8400 NW Military.  Master Naturalists are volunteers dedicated to the conservation, preservation, and restoration of our natural resources promoting ecological education.  Contact Pam Ball at pball12@satx.rr.com, registration fee is $200.  Click here.

Backyard Gardening Series: Let’s Get Ready for Spring Vegetable Gardening

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Want to be a successful gardener?  Come and learn about a few basic rules: how to make practical decisions on selecting a garden site, selecting the right vegetable crop, growing the vegetables that return a good portion of nutritious food for the time and space required.  Presentation by David Rodriguez, County Extension Agent-Horticulturist, registration fee is $10, call Angel Torres at 210 467-6575 to RSVP.  Click here.

Texas Water Star Program

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Jared Beaver, Program Coordinator, Water and Natural Resources, and David Rodriguez, County Extension-Horticulturist, are presenting a workshop that will target Recreational, Public, and Residential Landscape Irrigators and Contractors, Grounds Maintenance Personnel, Retail Nurseries, and other users of urban water resources.  The public is invited.  Event is Feb 14, 2014 from 8:15 am to 4 pm, Reg fee is $50 in advance and $60 at the door.  For more information. Click here.

Backyard Gardening Series: It’s All About Satsuma Mandarin Oranges

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Bexar County Extension Agent, David Rodriguez, Horticulturist, presents Dr. Jerry Parsons, Retired Professor & Extension Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLIFE Ext Svc.  Dr. Parsons will be speaking on Satsuma Mandarin oranges.  Registration fee is $12 and RSVP to Angel Torres at 210 467-6575.  Click here.