“Gardening on the Dry Side of Texas: Drought-Tolerant Plants and Techniques” with author Gary Irish

<p>Escape the summer heat  with native plant author Gary Irish as he presents from new book “Gardening on the Dry Side of Texas: Drought-Tolerant Plants and Techniques”! <br /> <br />Monday, August 25, 2025 <br />6-8 p.m. <br />Mission Branch Library <br />3134 Roosevelt Avenue in San Antonio <br />Free and open to the public. <br />Event co-sponsors Friends of Mission Branch Library and Gardening Volunteers of South Texas invites you to watch segments of GVST Go <br />Gardening monthly video series and learn about Friends of Mission <br />Branch Library while we gather. <br />Gardening Volunteers of South Texas will be there with information <br />about San Antonio Water System WaterSaver landscape coupons and outdoor rebates for residential customers. <br />Gary Irish will present for an hour following the themes of: <br />– The Changing Garden Environment <br />– How Plants Cope with Drought and Heat <br />– Creating a Less Water Demanding Garden <br />– Water Management <br />– The Plants <br />  – Shrubs <br />  – Perennials <br />  – Trees <br />  – Palms <br />  – Vines <br />  – Succulents and Similar Plants <br />  – Grasses <br />  – Bulbs <br />  – Wonderful Weeds <br /> <br /> The book “Gardening on the Dry Side of Texas: Drought-Tolerant Plants and Techniques” by Mary Irish with Gary Irish, published by Texas A &M Press, also includes profiles of 186 recommended plant species. Books will be available for purchase for $50. Forms of payment accepted are cash and personal check. </p>