Mark your calendars for the Backyard Basics Expo!  This event will be held at the San Antonio Garden Center (3310 N. New Braunfels, San Antonio) from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  This year’s Expo will feature educational sessions covering topics such as backyard chickens, making jerky, cuts of beef, growing fruit trees, drip irrigation, vegetable gardening, beekeeping and pollinators, and making salsa!  Cost is $20 (adults & youth age 11+); $25 after August 1.  Children age 10 and under are FREE.  Online registration is required.