About Us
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 strives to explore areas of research and development of horticulture and agriculture practices, and products within our local greenhouse and community outreach gardens. In our region we explore in research and development of horticulture products within our local greenhouse and community outreach projects.
Upcoming Events
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| Gardening Essentials Class | San Antonio Garden Center |
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| Gardening Essentials Class | San Antonio Garden Center |
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| Watersaver Landscape Design School |
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Recent Event Photos: Watersaver Landscape Tour
Raffle Winners
The Wait Is Over! We had our drawing on Sunday, May 5th at Milberger’s Nursery, and here are the results of our 1st Watersaver Landscape Tour Raffle.
1st Prize: 200 SF Butterfly Garden Designed and Installed by Dr. Calvin Finch, Plants donated by Milberger’s Nursery, Drip System donated by Uprooted Gardens
Forest Wilkinson, winner
2nd Prize: 200 Gallon Rainwater Catchment Tank donated by Tanks A lot
Hilda Tijerina, Winner
3rd Prize: $200 Landscape Gift Certificate provided by Trinity Glen Rose Groundwater Conservation District
Jason McGarvie, Winner
4th Prize: Patio Fire Pit provided by Gardening Volunteers of South Texas
Jared Mendeloff, Winner
5th Prize: 1 year Membership to San Antonio Botanical Gardens provided by SABOT
Pat Hartley, Winner
*Many, many thanks to our Donors as well as Jim and Sylvia White who coordinated the Tour & Prizes!!
