Comal Master Gardener

Advanced Pollinator Gardening--Rainbow Gardens Bandera Location
2026-05-06 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | 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.
