Here are details on the latest, hottest News and upcoming Education Opportunities for your Gardening interests!
You can always check out the BCMG Master Calendar to find details on upcoming Classes and Seminars, Volunteer Opportunities, Gardening Events, and Meetings.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
BCMGs, Remember You Can Report Your HOURS Anytime!
The old Volunteer/CEU Hours reporting forms are no longer being used. You can now report your hours online on the Texas Master Gardener Volunteer Management System located on our new BCMG website. If you have problems logging in, contact Inez Ornelas or Barbara Lutz.
Don’t forget to send in your Birdies for Charity pledge or donation. It’s our only fundraiser, tax deductible and 100% comes back to BCMG!
RODEO WORK!
Rodeo Construction: NOW – Feb 11
Rodeo: Feb 12 – Mar 1
Rodeo Tear Down: Mar 2 & 3
Volunteers are still needed for construction and during the rodeo. Visit the Rodeo page on the BCMG website for details on open volunteer activities, and if you are a Rodeo Volunteer to download the San Antonio Livestock Exposition Release & Indemnification Agreement. (NOTE: All BCMG rodeo volunteers must complete and have notarized the San Antonio Livestock Exposition Release and Indemnification Agreement. You can download the form, have it notarized and send it to the BCMG office, or you get the form at the office [or download and bring in] and have Carol Law notarize it on Wednesdays or Fridays from 9a –2 pm.)
EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
Gardens with HeART
When: Wed, Feb 4, 9:30-11am
Where: San Antonio Garden Center, 3310 N New Braunfels Ave, 78209
More Info: Visit theSA Garden Center Clubs’ website or call 210 824-9981
San Antonio Garden Center Clubs will host metalwork artist Christopher Voss and his presentation, A Valentine’s Program, The Romance of Wrought Iron. Hear about garden art and the blending of passion with practicality. The meeting is free and open to the public. Plant Exchange and Social at 9:30; meeting and presentation at 10am. 1 CEU for MGs.
Lunch & Learn
When: Thu, Feb 5, Noon-1pm
Where: Texas A&M ArgriLife Extension Office, 210 East Live Oak Street, Seguin 78155
More Info: Call Treva Hicks at 830-303-4712
Jim Johnson, Vegetable Specialist and member of the Guadalupe County Master Gardeners will present Grow Spring Vegetable Transplants from Seed: make your own grow light, grow spring vegetables from seeds, grow the right vegetables for the season, and grow your own tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants. The meeting is free; 1 CEU for MGs. Just bring your own lunch.
Starting a Spring Garden
When: Thu, Feb 5, 6:30-9pm
Where: Oblate Mission & Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, 5712 Blanco Rd
More Info: Contact Phil Haikey or visit the website
Mark Fanick, General Manager of Fanick’s Garden Center and Texas Nursery Nursery and Landscape Association (TNLA) Certified Nurseryman will share his Tips on Starting a Spring Garden at the monthly meeting of the Men’s Garden Club of San Antonio (free and open to the public). 1 CEU for MGs.
Spring Volunteer Orientation for the Children’s Vegetable Garden
Where: SABOT Education Room, 555 Funston, San Antonio 78202
When: Sat, Feb 7, 10:30am – Noon
Everyone is invited, even if they can’t be there every Saturday of the 16-week session (Saturday mornings, Feb 21- Jun 6). However, if you plan to help out this spring, we highly encourage that you attend the orientation. 1.5 CEUs for MGs. Email David Rodrequez, or Angel Torres for more information.
First BCMG Educational Seminar of 2015
Ed Bradley, Master Gardener and Rosarian, will speak on Growing Healthy Roses, addressing the full spectrum of growing roses: Types to plant, Feeding, Watering, Spraying, etc. Since February is pruning time, emphasis will be on pruning and instructions on how to do it. 2 CEUs. For more information, contact BCMG President Barbara Lutz.
When: Thu, Feb 19, 1-3pm
Where: Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Office, Suite 208, 3355 Cherry Ridge Dr, 78230
Opportunities to Learn About Pruning Roses!
If you can’t attend the BCMG Educational Seminar on Feb 19th, members of the San Antonio Rose Society will demonstrate Proper Rose Pruning Techniques on these days: Thu, Feb 12, 9am-Noon at the SA Garden Center, 3310 n. New Braunfels, 78209; Tue, Feb 17, 8am-Noon a the SA Botanical Garden, 555 Funston, 78209 with backup for bad weather date of Thu, Feb 19, 8am-Noon.
Also, the SA Rose Society’s meeting on Mon, Feb 9,from 7-9pm, at the SA Garden Center, 3310 N.New Braunfels will present Pruning Roses for Beautiful Blooms, a “hands-on” demonstration of proper pruning techniques for a variety of the different types of roses. For more information, visit the SA Rose Society website, or email Peggy Jones.
Register Now for March Irrigation Efficiency Specialist Training
Hosted By: Bexar County Master Gardeners and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
When: Mon-Wed, Mar 23, 24, 25 (Register by Mar 11)
Where: San Antonio Botanical Garden (SABOT), 555 Funston Place, 78209
This hands-on training will include practices for determining irrigation efficiency, setting controllers, soak and cycle method, minor irrigation repairs, system troubleshooting, catch can test, converting spray head irrigation to new water conserving head, converting spray irrigation to drip irrigation and many other water conservation practices. Fee: $200, includes manual, presentation materials, 2 lunches. 15 CEUs. Details and registration information at the Dallas website. Note: David Rodriquez must sign a form to approve your registration.
Plan Ahead for the 2015 Texas Master Gardener State Conference
Hosted By: Bell County Master Gardeners
When: Thu-Sat, Apr 16, 17, 18 (Register by Feb 28 to avoid late fee)
Where: Bell County Expo Center, 301 West Loop 121, Belton, TX 76513
Trails to Rails: Blooms on the Old Chisholm Trail. CEUs Vary. $150 Regular Registration — must register by Feb 28, 2015, or $175 Late Registration—must register by Apr 1, 2015. Includes an interesting group of speakers on Thursday and Friday; lunch on Thu & Fri;Roundup Social on Thu evening; Hospitality snacks; and conference tote bag. You will be able to register for optional Tours, Workshops, Thursday evening Banquet and Friday Breakfast. Visit the Conference website for all the details and to register!
AND, CHECK THIS OUT!
Fruit Tree Planting Class & Canning Demonstration
What: 5th Annual Jammin’ Jams Fruit & Nut Tree Adoption
When: Sat, Jan 31, 9am-1pm
Where: Pearl Brewery Farmers Market, 200 E. Grayson, San Antonio, TX
San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department will have approximately 750 fruit and nut trees available for adoption: apple, apricot, fig, peach, pear, plum, pomegranate, Fuyu persimmon, citrus varieties including Meyer lemon, orange, and tangerine, and pecan. For more information visit their website, or call 210-207-3256. [Class=1 CEU for MGs]
2015 Texas Superstars®
Projected new TEXAS SUPERSTAR® plant releases for 2015 have been or will be readily available at your favorite Independent Nurseries and some Box stores. Promotion time in parentheses.
Lobularia White Stream (April 2015)
Satsuma Arctic Frost (early May 2015)
Alternanthera Little Ruby (May 2015)
Specific information on these plants will be out a month before projected promotions. More information about the Texas Superstar plant program can be found at these websites:
http://texassuperstar.com/
http://plantanswers.com/resources.htm#superstar
http://agrilife.org/today/
Bexar County Youth Gardens Program FaceBook Page.
Youth Gardens Program is now HERE!
This week’s Dinner Tonight quick video demonstration and recipe for Comfort Stew.
Rebates
SAWS Irrigation Consultation offer
SAWS Residential Irrigation Rebate information at Garden Style San Antonio.
Green Shade Tree Rebates now available through June 30, 2015.
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