Comal Master Gardener

Plant Sale -- Blanco County Master Gardeners
2026-04-18 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
The Blanco County Master Gardeners annual plant sale:
When: Saturday, April 18, 9 AM to 4 PM
Where: The Old Blanco County Courthouse Square (i.e., 300 Main Street, Blanco, TX).
In addition to native Texas plants, wildflowers, herbs, and vegetables for sale, there will be a kids zone with hands-on crafts and learning opportunities.

Turf Grass at The Garden Center--San Antonio
2026-04-18 10:00 - 11:30 | The Garden Center, 10682 Bandera Road, San Antonio, TX, 78250, United States
David Rodriguez, AgriLife Horticulture Extension Agent, will be talking about all things turf grass at The Garden Center.
1 CE

Pollinator Gardening Quick Start--Rainbow Garden Bandera Road
2026-04-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Rainbow Gardens Bandera Location, 8516 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, United States
Ready to turn your garden into a pollinator hotspot? Join us for Pollinator Gardening Quick Start, a beginner-friendly class designed to help you confidently create a welcoming space for butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.
Local pollinator expert Laura Jarvis, owner of The Butterfly Landing, will walk you through the essentials of pollinator gardening—from choosing the right plants to placing them for maximum success. You’ll learn which plants support butterflies (including caterpillars), hummingbirds, and bees, how to arrange plant materials in your landscape, and simple strategies to attract and sustain pollinators throughout the seasons.
We’ll also cover how to identify common butterflies and caterpillars you may spot in your garden, along with practical tips to encourage more visits to your yard. The class includes handouts, a Q&A session, and a guided tour following the seminar to help bring these ideas to life. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to jump-start a more pollinator-friendly garden.
1 CE

Entomology Online with Molly Keck
2026-04-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Join Molly Keck, Texas AgriLife Extension Integrated Pest Management Program Specialist, for her monthly lunchtime entomology update.
Click here to find the link to join in the session.

April – Invasive Insects to Watch
FUTURE VIRTUAL PRESENTATIONS, LAST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 12PM CT
April – Invasive Insects to Watch
May – Sci-Fi Insects – Parasitoids
June & July – (No Webinars)
August – Dragonflies of Texas
September – Butterflies and Butterfly Gardening
October – Spooky and Cool Spiders
1 CE per session

Monarchs and Milkweed
2026-04-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-23 18:30 - 19:30
Learn all about Monarch butterflies and the important role that milkweed plays in their exciting migration cycle.
Class presented by Dr. Calvin Finch, retired director of Water Conservation and Technology at the Texas A&M University System.
You will learn the most successful way for home gardeners to grow native milkweed so it can expand the number of monarch egg-laying sites in the area. You will get to plant your own milkweed.
Thurs., April 23 at 6:30pm
AT: Wilson County Master Gardeners at 6:30pm
1103 4th St, Classroom 10 in Floresville.
Call 573 282 8953 to reserve a seat.

Growing Texas Superstar Color Plants--Fanick's in San Antonio
2026-04-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Fanick’s Garden Center, 1025 Holmgreen Rd, San Antonio, TX, 78220, United States
Free seminar at Fanick’s Garden Center with David Rodriguez from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension service.
David will talk about these great plants for awesome long-term color throughout the year, as well as attracting butterflies, hummingbirds, beneficial insects, and more.
Please arrive early for best seating and dress for the weather as this will be held outside under a covered building.
1.5 CEs

Spring 2026 Picnic for CMG Members & Families
2026-04-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Amphitheatre, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, 325 Resource Drive, New Braunfels, TX
Short general meeting followed by picnic.
CMG will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, and root-beer floats.
Please sign up to bring a dish and say if you are bringing a guest. Bring your own lawn chairs and non-alcoholic drinks. Water will be provided.
RSVP here. Last day to RSVP is the morning of April 23.
1 Vol hr.

Thrillers, Fillers and Spillers; Creating Containers that Pop!
2026-04-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Rainbow Gardens Bandera Location, 8516 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, United States
Take your container gardening to the next level by mastering the classic “thriller, filler, and spiller” design technique.
In this fun and beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn how to combine bold focal plants, lush mid-layer fillers, and cascading spillers to create eye-catching pots that thrive in South Texas.
We’ll cover plant selection, color combinations, and simple design tips to keep your containers looking full, balanced, and beautiful all season long. This class is for adults and is at our Bandera Location
1 CE hr

Monarchs and Milkweed
2026-05-02 09:00 - 10:00 | Comal County AgriLife Extension Service Office, 325 Resource Drive, New Braunfels, TX, 78132, United States
Learn all about Monarch butterflies and the important role that milkweed plays in their exciting migration cycle.
Class presented by Dr. Calvin Finch, retired director of Water Conservation and Technology at the Texas A&M University System.
You will learn the most successful way for home gardeners to grow native milkweed so it can expand the number of monarch egg-laying sites in the area. You will get to plant your own milkweed.
For Reservations CONTACT: 830-620-3440
comal-tx@tamu.edu

2026 Agri Fest Open House--Save the Date
2026-05-02 | Amphitheatre, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, 325 Resource Drive, New Braunfels, TX
The 2026 Agri Fest Open House is scheduled for May 2, 2026 , 9 AM till 1 PM at 325 Resource Drive.

Spring Vegetable Gardening
2026-05-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Milberger’s Landscaping & Nursery, 3920 North Loop 1604, , San Antonio, texas, 78247
Join us at Milberger’s in San Antonio for a free seminar featuring David Rodriguez, Extension Horticulturist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
Learn how to take the mystery out of growing a productive vegetable garden. David will share proven Earth-Kind® gardening techniques to help you achieve a healthy, bountiful harvest this season. He’ll also answer your specific vegetable gardening questions during the session.
Have questions? Call us at 210-497-3760.

Advanced Pollinator Gardening--Rainbow Gardens Bandera Location
2026-05-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Rainbow Gardens Bandera Location, 8516 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, United States
Ready to take your pollinator garden beyond the basics? Join Laura Jarvis, owner of The Butterfly Landing, for an in-depth look at advanced pollinator gardening techniques that support a wider range of pollinators—especially butterflies—through every life stage.
This class dives deeper into additional butterfly species, their specific host and nectar plants, and how thoughtful plant selection and diversity creates long-term habitat success. Laura will also cover plant care, seasonal maintenance, and strategies for supporting caterpillars, chrysalises, and adult pollinators, with an emphasis on native and well-adapted plants for our region.
This class is designed for gardeners who already have some pollinator or butterfly gardening experience and are ready to refine, expand, and troubleshoot their gardens. While attending our Pollinator Gardening Quick Start class is helpful, it is not required—this is a completely different, more advanced discussion focused on building resilient, thriving pollinator habitats.
1.5 CEs

Wimberly Garden Club--Garden Fair
2026-05-09 09:00 - 14:00
Our First Ever Spring Garden Fair
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Join us at Songland Farms in Wimberley to talk with experts and browse exhibits about today’s most asked-for gardening topics:
rainwater management and capture
landscaping with hardy native plants and flowers
protecting pollinators,
mulching,
essential care for the best tomatoes and other veggies,
natural soil enrichment,
growing orchids, herbs and succulents
… and more! Incuding plenty of good eats, music and art.

And, of course, we will have our annual plant sale of native and adapted plants – perfect for our climate and your garden.
Tickets go on sale late March. Click here for more information.

Growing the Best Flowering Trees for Central and South Texas Seminar
2026-05-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Fanick’s Garden Center, 1025 Holmgreen Rd, San Antonio, TX, 78220, United States
This free seminar at Fanick’s Garden Center in San Antonio will cover how to select, plant, water, fertilize, and prune flowering trees.
The seminar will be presented by David Rodriguez from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension service.
Please arrive early for best seating and dress for the weather as this will be held outside under a covered building.
1.5 CEs

Basil Fest--Fanick's Garden Center in San Antonio
2026-05-16 09:00 - 14:00 | Fanick’s Garden Center, 1025 Holmgreen Rd, San Antonio, TX, 78220, United States
Come to Fanick’s and see what Basil Fest is all about.
The San Antonio Herb Market will have this special event on the nursery grounds promoting the king of herbs with seminars and plants to buy.
From the garden to the kitchens you’ll have a day of learning how to use basil and all of its varieties in cooking and making teas. We’ll have a food truck for lunch and various gardening organizations and vendors promoting their unique items.
Join us for fun day with basil.
1.5 CEs

Top Notch Ten: 10 Drought Tolerant Native Perennials
2026-05-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Rainbow Gardens Bandera Location, 8516 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, United States
In this class, learn with Shannon Grace of Texas Bean Freak how to design a beautiful, low-maintenance landscape with drought-tolerant perennials suited for Texas conditions.
This class covers plant selection, water-wise gardening techniques, and tips for creating resilient gardens that thrive in heat and limited rainfall.
1 CE hr

Entomology Online with Molly Keck
2026-05-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Join Molly Keck, Texas AgriLife Extension Integrated Pest Management Program Specialist, for her monthly lunchtime entomology update.
Click here to find the link to join in the session.

May – Sci-Fi Insects – Parasitoids
FUTURE VIRTUAL PRESENTATIONS, LAST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 12PM CT
May – Sci-Fi Insects – Parasitoids
June & July – (No Webinars)
August – Dragonflies of Texas
September – Butterflies and Butterfly Gardening
October – Spooky and Cool Spiders
1 CE per session

CMG Beginner Vegetable Gardening -- Summer 2026
2026-05-30 08:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-06 08:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-13 08:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-20 08:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-27 08:30 - 12:00 | Comal County AgriLife Extension, 325 Resource Dr, New Braunfels, TX, 78163, United States
Learn the basics of vegetable gardening from Comal Master Gardeners. Five class sessions run every Saturday from May 30 to June 27 from 8:30 AM to noon.
Cancellations and refunds will be accepted through May 27.
Cost is $40 which covers all course materials. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Sign up for this class on the CMG Website — www.comalmg.org

Native Plants: Building a Garden for Pollinators & Wildlife--Rainbow Gardens Bandera Road
2026-06-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Rainbow Gardens Bandera Location, 8516 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, United States
Join Laura Jarvis, owner of The Butterfly Landing, to learn how native plants can transform your garden into a thriving habitat for pollinators and wildlife.
This class explores why native plants are essential to healthy ecosystems, highlights top native choices for supporting bees, butterflies, birds, and other wildlife, and offers practical tips for successfully growing them in your home landscape.
1 CE

Plumeria and Desert Rose Show and Sale at Fanick's Garden Center
2026-06-06 08:30 - 15:00 | Fanick’s Garden Center, 1025 Holmgreen Rd, San Antonio, TX, 78220, United States
Don’t miss exclusive finds and amazing varieties at the 2nd Annual Plumeria & Desert Rose Show at Fanick’s Garden Center.
There will be multiple vendors with unique varieties of plumeria and desert rose for sale, and FREE seminars brought to you by seasoned experts.
Perfect event for advanced or novice growers. Don’t miss this blooming opportunity! The show will be under the canopy of large shade trees and an open sided barn with cooling fans.
Food truck will be on hand, so come on out and explore the unique world of growing plumerias and desert roses.
1.5 CEs

Entomology Online with Molly Keck
2026-08-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Join Molly Keck, Texas AgriLife Extension Integrated Pest Management Program Specialist, for her monthly lunchtime entomology update.
Click here to find the link to join in the session.

August – Dragonflies of Texas
FUTURE VIRTUAL PRESENTATIONS, LAST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 12PM CT
June & July – (No Webinars)
August – Dragonflies of Texas
September – Butterflies and Butterfly Gardening
October – Spooky and Cool Spiders
1 CE per session

Entomology Online with Molly Keck
2026-09-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Join Molly Keck, Texas AgriLife Extension Integrated Pest Management Program Specialist, for her monthly lunchtime entomology update.
Click here to find the link to join in the session.

September – Butterflies and Butterfly Gardening
FUTURE VIRTUAL PRESENTATIONS, LAST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 12PM CT
June & July – (No Webinars)
September – Butterflies and Butterfly Gardening
October – Spooky and Cool Spiders
1 CE per session

Entomology Online with Molly Keck
2026-10-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Join Molly Keck, Texas AgriLife Extension Integrated Pest Management Program Specialist, for her monthly lunchtime entomology update.
Click here to find the link to join in the session.

October – Spooky and Cool Spiders
FUTURE VIRTUAL PRESENTATIONS, LAST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 12PM CT
June & July – (No Webinars)
October – Spooky and Cool Spiders
1 CE per session

2027 CMG Spring Seminar--Save the Date!
2027-03-02 08:00 - 17:00
Details coming soon.
