Gardening Volunteers of South Texas is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization, founded in 2002. It is organized exclusively for educational, civic, scientific and charitable purposes. Our fundamental efforts are focused on water conservation, and environmental awareness while working collectively with fellow private, public and educational organizations to serve as an educational resource for the community.
GVST started as a group of gardeners that were part of the BCMG program. These members wished to take a different path and with the encouragement of several prominent garden mentors, began the organization in 2002.
GVST started as a group of gardeners that were part of the BCMG program. These members wished to take a different path and with the encouragement of several prominent garden mentors, began the organization in 2002.
Services
A series of classes will be presented on topics useful for renewing and maintaining your landscapes after a brutal winter. Light refreshments will be served. Classroom wall will be open for air flow and masks are required inside the classroom when distancing and/or fresh air flow is not possible. If guidelines change, students will be notified before the class.
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Joining GVST has its perks! Active Members enjoy a 10% discount card to select nurseries, the ability to vote, an annual Member Appreciation event, our Happy Hour get togethers at Members homes when we are able, and field trips to various local gardening venues. GVST equips Members and volunteers with knowledge through Essentials Classes the third Monday of the month via Zoom until we can have social gatherings again.
Community Outreach
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GVST will come to your neighborhood for a Saturday morning Neighborhood Landscape Fair, presented in partnership with San Antonio Water System. We bring lots of information about watersaving landscaping and gardening, drought-tolerant plants and latest rebate and coupon programs offered by SAWS. Other activities are often offered, such as "Ask the Expert", tool sharpening and, based on availability, drought-tolerant plant sales.
2021 Spring WSL Design School-Zoom
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Xeriscaping: Planning, Soil Analysis and Improvement, Plant Selection, Turfgrass, Efficient Irrigation, Use of Mulches, Appropriate Maintenance. Assistance: Do It Yourself project, Professional input, Professional Installation, Timeline for "completion", Understand when certain plants can be planted.
June 26, 2021
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The tour, one of our biggest annual events, showcases impressive yards that do not require much water to remain beautiful. This free event began in 2002, in partnership with the San Antonio Water System, and sponsorship from the San Antonio River Authority.
For the third year, we welcome our newest sponsor Trinity Glen Rose Groundwater Conservation District, whom also supports our mission to promote outdoor water conservation through educational outreach within Bexar County communities.Subdivisions this year include, The Midlands at Sonterra, Shavano Park, Del Webb, and Greystone.
For the third year, we welcome our newest sponsor Trinity Glen Rose Groundwater Conservation District, whom also supports our mission to promote outdoor water conservation through educational outreach within Bexar County communities.Subdivisions this year include, The Midlands at Sonterra, Shavano Park, Del Webb, and Greystone.
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