The art of outdoor living (and living it UP!) will be a main topic through "somewhat out there" exterior-scape explorations. We are all about learning to maximize your yard. Marty has studied and applied micro-climates for 15 years. He's a master gardener, succulentist (cool word), and carpenter who creates xeriscapes, landscapes, and outdoor living areas you'll love. He's also an artist in galleries around town with his Loud Agave art. We will visit his home (WOW!!), and take social trips (like …

This group is being started by the President of the San Antonio chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) to provide information on chapter meetings, events, workshops and outings related to native plants of the San Antonio area. Individuals who are interested in the enjoyment, identification, protection and utilization of native plants are invited to join this group.  More information on native plants is on our chapter's website:  www.npsot.org/sanantonio

In December of 2008 Photojournalist Kevin Vandivier founded TGOP and late 2010 Pulitzer Prize winning Photojournalist Skeeter Hagler joined Vandivier to help carry out the goals and vision that brought TGOP into existence. Both photographers bring years of incredible success in the field of photography to TGOP. Hagler began his career professionally in the early 1970's and over the years has won mutiple awards and has been published in many of the top magazines including National Geogr …