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

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”! 
 
Monday, August 25, 2025 
6-8 p.m. 
Mission Branch Library 
3134 Roosevelt Avenue in San Antonio 
Free and open to the public. 
Event co-sponsors Friends of Mission Branch Library and Gardening Volunteers of South Texas invites you to watch segments of GVST Go 
Gardening monthly video series and learn about Friends of Mission 
Branch Library while we gather. 
Gardening Volunteers of South Texas will be there with information 
about San Antonio Water System WaterSaver landscape coupons and outdoor rebates for residential customers. 
Gary Irish will present for an hour following the themes of: 
– The Changing Garden Environment 
– How Plants Cope with Drought and Heat 
– Creating a Less Water Demanding Garden 
– Water Management 
– The Plants 
  – Shrubs 
  – Perennials 
  – Trees 
  – Palms 
  – Vines 
  – Succulents and Similar Plants 
  – Grasses 
  – Bulbs 
  – Wonderful Weeds 
 
 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.