Gardening Essentials: urban food security
Gardening Volunteers of South Texas
Gardening Essentials
Monday, July 21, 2025
12 noon to 3:00 p.m.
Free and Open to the Public
$5 donation appreciated
Donations made during Gardening Essentials go to the Dr. Tom Harris Scholarship Fund unless otherwise designated.
San Antonio Garden Center
3310 N New Braunfels Avenue
San Antonio, Texas
Rose Flores, Academic Program Director of Eco Centro will present 2 sessions:
Session 1 ” Building soil in urban spaces: Why grow food on urban land?”
Session 2 Examples of urban reclamation gardening for food security across the U.S.A.
See complete details of upcoming Gardening Essentials at https://www.gardeningvolunteers.org/gardeningessentials
About monthly Gardening Essentials classes:
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a beginner, this in-person event is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their gardening skills. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from expert gardeners and fellow gardening enthusiasts, who will share their knowledge and tips on various gardening techniques. From choosing the right plants for your garden to proper soil preparation and maintenance, we’ll cover all the essentials you need to know to create a thriving garden.
Gardening Essential Extras!
Tool Sharpening: Bring your gardening tools that need sharpening! Donations for tool sharpening sustain the Dr. Tom Harris Scholarship Fund.
Plant Xchange: Bring in your plants to find them a new home!
Potluck Social – Meet & Greet: Bring your favorite dish to share and enjoy lunching with our group!
