Best of the City 2021: Shopping + Services Tillage
Owner Kara Johnson says she feels lucky to have turned her passion into a job and that she’s constantly learning about plants alongside her community. “Talking with customers about plants they’re adding to their collection or about the plants they already have at home brings me so much joy,” she says. “There is always something new to learn as our plants change and grow, which is why this hobby is so rewarding.” Johnson says their new, larger shop on Lamar Street has allowed for an expanded inventory and even more opportunities for plant education with customers.
10 Things To Do in San Antonio This Weekend: Dec. 17-20
Hemisfair Holiday Drive-Thru
Hemisfair and Centro San Antonio are partnering for a winter extravaganza that locals can enjoy from inside of their vehicles. With over 110,000 pounds of ice, Centro will create snow to fall on cars, Santa will be on-site for car selfies and the American Caroling Co. will provide tunes. There will also be a drum circle in the park, reindeer from Zoomagination and more.
Saturday, 3-5 p.m. Hemisfair, drive in at Hemisfair and East Cesar E. Chavez Boulevards,
Cowboy Christmas
Take a “12 Days of Christmas” scavenger hunt through the Briscoe Western Art Museum, complete a holiday craft and listen to carols while socially distanced in the outdoor McNutt Sculpture Garden. It’s Locals Day, which means admission is half-off for Bexar County residents. Ticketed reservations also are available for a “contactless Clause” experience featuring story time with Cowboy Clause. Zoom Santa reservation