~May Gardening Events
Thurs., May 17 – 7pm
Guadalupe County Master Gardeners. Monthly meeting. AgriLife Extension Bldg. at 210 E. Live Oak in Seguin Meetings are free and open to the public.210-833-1428 or www.guadalupecountymastergardeners.org
Sat., May 19 at 9am
Beginning Bird Walks at the San Antonio Botanical Gardens. Enjoy birds in native habitats, and bask in the relaxing atmosphere found in the Garden during a morning bird walk led by an experienced guide. Featured birds include hummingbirds, Long-billed Thrashers, Black-bellied Whistling Ducks, Green Heron, and the Common Moorhen. For a list of other birds spotted in the garden visit our "birding list". - meet at Carriage House. Free for Botanical Society members. Standard garden admission. 210-829-5100 or visitwww.sabot.org
Sat., May 19 from 9am to 12pm
Rain Barrel Workshop Garden and Nature Workshop at the San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston at North New Braunfels. To register, please contact programregistrar@sabot.org or Sasha Kodet at sasha.kodet@sanantonio.gov or 210.207.3270.www.sabot.org
Sat., May 26— 10am ‘til Noon
Kids Gardening Class at Milberger’s. Hands-on, fun-in-the-garden workshop on growing tomatoes for children 5 to 10. Free but call to reserve a spot because class size is limited. 21-497-3760.
Sat., May 26 from 9am to 5pm
San Antonio Festival of Flowers. Participate in the City-Wide Plant Exchange, “Ask the Expert” booth and Organic Roundtable. Alzafar Shrine on Loop 1604. $6. 210-380-3532 anne@anneschiller.com
~ June Gardening Events
Sat., Jun. 2 at 10am
Seasonal Highlights Native Plant Walk at San Antonio Botanical Garden. Explore our 11-acre Texas Native Trail with a Master Naturalist at the San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston at North New Braunfels. To register, please contact programregistrar@sabot.org or Sasha Kodet at 210.207.3270.www.sabot.org
Sat., Jun 9 – noon to 1:30pm
Top Tomato Contest. Bring your tomatoes to Milberger’s you could win the award one of four categories. All entrant receive a Gift Certificates. (210) 654-1263 or www.milbergernursery.com.
Thur., Jun 14 at 6:30pm
The San Antonio Herb Society invites members and guests to hear botanist, lecturer and writer Paul Cox discuss How to Identify Edible Weeds in Your Garden. San Antonio Garden Center, 3310 N. New Braunfels. For more information, go to www.sanantonioherbs.org Free and open to the public. 210-735-5333
Sat., Jun 16 from 10am to 2pm
Milberger’s Blood Drive. An opportunity to give the gift of life. As a thank you each donor will receive a $10 Milberger Gift Certificate. Donors names are also entered the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center’s drawing to win a free Toyota truck. 210-497-3760.
Sat., Jun 16 at 9am
Beginning Bird Walks at the San Antonio Botanical Gardens. Enjoy birds in native habitats, and bask in the relaxing atmosphere found in the Garden during a morning bird walk led by an experienced guide. Featured birds include hummingbirds, Long-billed Thrashers, Black-bellied Whistling Ducks, Green Heron, and the Common Moorhen. For a list of other birds spotted in the garden visit our "birding list". - meet at Carriage House. Free for Botanical Society members. Standard garden admission. 210-829-5100 or visitwww.sabot.org
Thurs., Jun 21 – 7pm
Guadalupe County Master Gardeners. Monthly meeting. AgriLife Extension Bldg. at 210 E. Live Oak in Seguin Meetings are free and open to the public.210-833-1428 or www.guadalupecountymastergardeners.org
Sat., June 30 — 10:a, ‘til Noon
Kids Gardening Class at Milberger’s. Hands-on, fun-in-the-garden workshop on growing tomatoes for children 5 to 10. Free but call to reserve a spot because class size is limited. 21-497-3760.