Rooted in Research: A Guide to Successful Gardening the San Antonio Area

Water Challenges Globally-Locally

This episode looks at the Earth's water cycle and the specific water challenges from Texas history and Texas law.

Gardening in Edwards and sandy clay-pan soils

In this podcast what does the science say about core aerating the lawn, the concerns about "weed and feed" products, should leaves be raked or left alone, and finally the "how behind the why" of gardening on the Edward's Plateau on the northwest-north side of Bexar County and the sandy clay-pan soil on the southside of Bexar County. Pilot Knob Austin ⁠https://texashillcountry.com/pilot-knob-largest-extinct-volcano-remaining-in-central-texas/⁠ [https://texashillcountry.com/pilot-knob-largest-extinct-volcano-remaining-in-central-texas/] Fort Inge ⁠https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/fort-inge⁠ [https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/fort-inge] Soil Preparation ⁠https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/library/gardening/soil-preparation/⁠ [https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/library/gardening/soil-preparation/] Soil Testing ⁠https://bexar-tx.tamu.edu/homehort/archives-of-weekly-articles-davids-plant-of-the-week/it-all-starts-with-soil/⁠ [https://bexar-tx.tamu.edu/homehort/archives-of-weekly-articles-davids-plant-of-the-week/it-all-starts-with-soil/] Calcareous Soils Calcareous soils are defined as soils that contain more than 15% calcium carbonate (CaCO3) and are commonly found in arid, semi-arid, humid, and semi-humid regions.  Caliche Soil a hardened layer in soil, common in arid regions, formed when calcium carbonate cements soil particles (sand, clay, silt) into a rock-like, often whitish-gray, material. General Soil Map of Texas ⁠https://maps.lib.utexas.edu/maps/texas/texas-general_soil_map-2008.pdf⁠ [https://maps.lib.utexas.edu/maps/texas/texas-general_soil_map-2008.pdf] Improving Landscape Soils ⁠https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2010/10/soilimprovement.pdf⁠ [https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2010/10/soilimprovement.pdf] Tom Ewing- Texas Geologic History Quick Overview ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1zGgOktFQ8&t=6s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1zGgOktFQ8&t=6s]

New Intern Class

This podcast gives information on how to become an intern with the Bexar County Master Gardener Association.

Becoming a Master Gardener

In this podcast we'll look at how the MG movement started the Texas MG association with Texas A&M university, explain more about the Bexar County MG application process & certification process. ___________________________________________________________ Bexar County Master Gardeners (BCMG) Links: Bexar County Master Gardner Website [https://bexarmg.org] BCMG Gardening Question Helpline: 210-631-0400 Follow BCMG on FB [https://www.facebook.com/BexarCountyMGs] Research and Podcast Notes / Links to further research : The Master Gardener Training Class is designed to provide you with the horticulture information that you will use to provide the community with unbiased, research-based gardening information.  2026 Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Intern Training Class #69 If you would like to apply to be a Bexar County Master Gardener submit your application now! Apply For Training HERE [https://bexarmg.org/join-us/apply-for-training-2023/] Hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Contact: David Rodriguez at dhrodriguez@ag.tamu.edu [dhrodriguez@ag.tamu.edu]Application Deadline: Friday, July 17, 2026Cost: $275Location: Greenies Urban Farm1615 Sherman StreetSan Antonio, TX 78202 TX Gardening & Educational Events: Festival of Flowers: 26th Anniversary May 30th9am-5pmAt: San Antonio Shrine Auditorium 901 N Loop 1604 W $10, open to the public + free parking Gardening with David: Stump The ExpertMay 16, 2026At Milberger’s Nursery3920 N. Loop 1604 ESan Antonio, TX 78247@10am Gardening with David: Stump The ExpertMay 23, 2026Garden Center 10682 Bandera Rd San Antonio, TX 78250 @10am Radio: Saturday Mornings Lawn & Garden Show 6am-9am on WOAI (1200 News Radio AM) Call in: 210-737-1200 or 1-800-383-WOAI Email Karen: karenclauss@iheartmedia.com [karenclauss@iheartmedia.com]Email David: dhrodriguez@ag.tamu.edu Follow on FB [https://www.facebook.com/lawnandgardenwoai] / Follow on IG [https://www.instagram.com/lawnandgardenwoai] Podcast: Bugs By The Yard [https://bugs-by-the-yard.captivate.fm]

Mulch

This presentation is on selecting the correct mulch for any given project.