The Monarch butterflies have a complex lifecycle and individuals are in the San Antonio area seeking out nectar sources for food and milkweed plants on which to lay their eggs.  I have seen them obtaining nectar from peach and plum blooms, blue curl, rain lilies, sweet peas, stock and Mexican honeysuckle. My tropical and native …

By Lucy Johnson, Freelance Writer and Sustainable Gardener In Texas, recent pushes towards sustainability and conservation across the state are opening up new possibilities for eco-friendly gardening. San Antonio benefits from a long growing season and strong local interest in hobby gardening, making it an ideal place to implement sustainability practices in landscapes across the …

The rains that came through the area and brought some hail in some places. If the leaves got rustled up just a bit you have nothing to worry about but if the stems were bruised your plant may live and you may get some good tomatoes but the size of the fruit won’t be as …

The key to attracting butterflies to your landscape is to have both nectar producing and egg-laying plants available. Among the best nectar-producing plants are Gregg’s mistflower, milkweed, sunflower, and porterweed. Zinnias are the mainstay of a cutting flower garden in the summer and they also will be a great source of spectacular photos as they …

The mosquito plant, Pelargonium Citrosum , also called the citrosa plant or citronella scented geranium, is highly recommended for keeping mosquitoes away. This plant is marketed as being specifically developed to continually give off a mosquito repelling scent. Turns out you can grow this plant in many gardens. A citrus-scented geranium, this is a great …

Hybrid teas, floribundas, grandifloras, climbers, miniatures and tree roses. Our largest selection ever. Milberger’s regularly carries over fifty varieties of Antique and Modern roses that are recommended by Texas A&M and the San Antonio Rose Society.

Just arrived, a new shipment of 5 gallon Arctic Frost and Orange Frost Satsuma oranges. These are two of the most cold tolerate citrus trees available grown on their own root stock. These are hard to find and supplies are limited.

Milberger’s 2019 Fiesta Metals will go on sale at the nursery on March 20 for $7.00 ea. The entire amount is donated  to the San Antonio Area Salvation Army.  Milberger’s all day Fiesta Celebration is April 20. Every one wearing a Fiesta Hat to the Milberger Fiesta Celebration will be awarded a free 2019 Milberger …