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Discover the wonders of native plant life and join us for guided hikes

Explore the beauty and uses of commonly-seen plant life with Brandy, the Bexar Botanist.

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    Climate Change Gardening

    In Our Changing World, Microclimates Matter

    June 29, 2024August 25, 2025

    Microclimates are areas where differences in elevation or nearby bodies of water can affect the local weather. Think smaller to see how it affects your garden.

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  • Before DEET: How Pioneers Fought Biting Insects
    Folk Remedies

    Before DEET: How Pioneers Fought Biting Insects

    June 29, 2024August 25, 2025

    Meet four simple, common plants used as daily staples in pioneer medicine cabinets, especially during mosquito season.

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  • Peach blossoms
    Gardening

    The Problem with Peaches…

    June 15, 2024August 25, 2025

    Love some peaches? Me too. But there’s a lot to think about before just buying a peach tree and sticking it in the ground. Here are a few things you should know.

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  • Foraging Ethics
    Mindfulness

    Foraging Ethics

    May 28, 2024August 25, 2025

    When you’re raised from a toddler doing something that your family has done for generations, there are unspoken rules that are just part and parcel of how things are done. Here are the main four.

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  • Agarita Berries
    Meet the Plants Shrubs

    Agarita – A Prickly, Delicious Beauty

    May 25, 2024August 25, 2025

    This red berried shrub has almost caused more accidents while driving than you would believe, when I see the bright red out of the corner of my eye.

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  • Unripe Texas Persimmon
    Meet the Plants Trees

    Black Persimmon – My Favorite Texas Fruit Tree

    May 24, 2024August 25, 2025

    One of my favorites and another often overlooked beautiful small tree is our unique black persimmon – a relative of Texas Ebony.

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