A series of classes will be presented on topics useful for renewing and maintaining your landscapes after a brutal winter. Light refreshments will be served. Classroom wall will be open for air flow and masks are required inside the classroom when distancing and/or fresh air flow is not possible. If guidelines change, students will be notified before the class.
Sponsored by San Antonio Water System and Trinity Glen Rose Groundwater Conservation District. Space is limited. Plants, food, education, and fun. What more is there? Activities for all ages. Masks and social distancing will be required unless rules change before then. The fun will take place between 9:00 am & 1:00 pm at the Pearl, adjacent to the Pearl Stable.
Presenter: Julian Chavez is a 2015 UTSA Graduate in the Environmental Science Program. He's working to preserve the monarch butterfly as a researcher and educator. GVST has the unique opportunity to have Julian Chavez with UTSA present a class that will discuss nectar friendly plants, planting a nectar friendly garden, the monarch migration and the research UTSA has been conducting in collaboration with the Alamo Area Collaborative.
Sponsored by San Antonio Water System and Trinity Glen Rose Groundwater Conservation District. Space is limited. Plants, food, education, and fun. What more is there? Activities for all ages. Masks and social distancing will be required unless rules change before then. The fun will take place between 9:00 am & 1:00 pm at the Pearl, adjacent to the Pearl Stable.
Presenter: Julian Chavez is a 2015 UTSA Graduate in the Environmental Science Program. He's working to preserve the monarch butterfly as a researcher and educator. GVST has the unique opportunity to have Julian Chavez with UTSA present a class that will discuss nectar friendly plants, planting a nectar friendly garden, the monarch migration and the research UTSA has been conducting in collaboration with the Alamo Area Collaborative.
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About GVST
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Gardening Volunteers of South Texas is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization, founded in 2002. It is organized exclusively for educational, civic, scientific and charitable purposes. Our fundamental efforts are focused on water conservation, and environmental awareness while working collectively with fellow private, public and educational organizations to serve as an educational resource for the community.
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Joining GVST has its perks! Active Members enjoy a 10% discount card to select nurseries, the ability to vote, an annual Member Appreciation event, our Happy Hour get togethers at Members homes when we are able, and field trips to various local gardening venues. GVST equips Members and volunteers with knowledge through Essentials Classes the third Monday of the month via Zoom until we can have social gatherings again.
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GVST will come to your neighborhood for a Saturday morning Neighborhood Landscape Fair, presented in partnership with San Antonio Water System. We bring lots of information about watersaving landscaping and gardening, drought-tolerant plants and latest rebate and coupon programs offered by SAWS. Other activities are often offered, such as "Ask the Expert", tool sharpening and, based on availability, drought-tolerant plant sales.
2021 Spring WSL Design School-Zoom
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Xeriscaping: Planning, Soil Analysis and Improvement, Plant Selection, Turfgrass, Efficient Irrigation, Use of Mulches, Appropriate Maintenance. Assistance: Do It Yourself project, Professional input, Professional Installation, Timeline for "completion", Understand when certain plants can be planted.
June 26, 2021
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