Seminar Schedule
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Fri. Sept 12th
Sat. Sept 13th
Sun. Sept 14th
Fri. Sept 12th
Location | 1:00 | 2:00 | 3:00 | 4:00 | 5:00 |
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Garden Stage | 2:00pm Preserving Food Safely: Canning & Storage Tips for the Home Gardener Megan Glidden & Karen Lyssy, Family & Community Health County Extension Agents | 3:00pm Falling for Flavor: Cooking with your Autumn Harvest Kayla Butts MS, RDN, LD | |||
Celebrity Stage | 3:00pm How to Grow Tomatoes: Secrets to Flavor, Yield & Success Justin Butts | 4:00pm How to Grow a Fall Kitchen Garden: Fresh Harvests into the Cooler Months Justin Butts |
Canning & Storage Tips for the Home Gardener
2:00pm
Megan Glidden & Karen Lyssy, Family & Community Health County Extension Agents
Love the idea of preserving your garden harvest? Join County Extension Agents Megan Glidden and Karen Lyssy for an informative session on safe, effective home canning and food preservation techniques. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to brush up on the latest best practices, this seminar will give you the confidence to stock your pantry with safely preserved produce all year long.
Falling for Flavor: Cooking with your Autumn Harvest
3:00pm
Kayla Butts MS, RDN, LD
Join Kayla for a fun and flavorful cooking demo that celebrates the very best of fall’s garden harvest. Come hungry and leave inspired—with delicious recipes, seasonal cooking tips, and a true taste of autumn on your plate.
How to Grow Tomatoes: Secrets to Flavor, Yield & Success
3:00pm
Justin Butts
Want to grow the juiciest, most flavorful tomatoes right in your backyard? Join Justin Butts—creator, writer, and host of the popular regional radio show Your Wholesome Heritage Garden—as he shares expert tips on soil prep, variety selection, trellising, mulching, pest control, and more. With firsthand experience from small farms around the world and deep knowledge of historic Native American and pioneer growing techniques, Justin brings a unique and practical perspective to tomato gardening for both beginners and seasoned growers.
How to Grow a Fall Kitchen Garden: Fresh Harvests into the Cooler Months
4:00pm
Justin Butts
Discover how to keep your garden thriving well into the fall! Justin Butts—host of the acclaimed radio show Your Wholesome Heritage Garden—will guide you through every step of creating a productive fall kitchen garden. Learn where to plant, what seasonal vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers to choose, and how to adapt to changing weather. Justin will cover soil prep, organic fertilizers, watering techniques, and natural pest control—everything you need for a successful cool-season harvest.
Sat. Sept 13th
Location | 11:45 | 12:00 | 1:00 | 2:00 | 3:00 |
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Garden Stage | 1:00pm What Is This on My Plant? Diagnosing Common Garden Problems Renee Brown, Nueces Master Gardener | 2:00pm Falling for Flavor: Cooking with your Autumn Harvest Kayla Butts MS, RDN, LD | 3:00pm Home Composting: Turn Waste into Garden Gold Donna Gonzales, Nueces Master Gardener | ||
Celebrity Stage | 11:45am How to Grow a Fall Kitchen Garden: Fresh Harvests into the Cooler Months Justin Butts | 1:00 Hurricane Prep with Chief Meteorologist Alan Holt! Alan Holt | 2:30pm How to Grow Tomatoes: Secrets to Flavor, Yield & Success Justin Butts |
What Is This on My Plant? Diagnosing Common Garden Problems
1:00pm
Renee Brown, Nueces Master Gardener
Spots on the leaves? Wilting stems? Mysterious holes? Don’t panic—learn to diagnose what’s really going on in your garden! Join Nueces County Master Gardener Renee Brown for an informative session on identifying plant damage caused by insects, viruses, and fungi. Gain practical tips on how to spot the signs early and take the right action to keep your plants healthy and thriving.
Falling for Flavor: Cooking with your Autumn Harvest
2:00pm
Kayla Butts MS, RDN, LD
Join Kayla for a fun and flavorful cooking demo that celebrates the very best of fall’s garden harvest. Come hungry and leave inspired—with delicious recipes, seasonal cooking tips, and a true taste of autumn on your plate.
Home Composting: Turn Waste into Garden Gold
3:00pm
Donna Gonzales, Nueces Master Gardener
Learn how to transform your everyday kitchen scraps and yard clippings into nutrient-rich compost that your garden will love! In this hands-on seminar, Nueces County Master Gardener Donna Gonzales will walk you through the basics of home composting—what to compost, how to maintain your pile, and how to use compost to boost plant health and soil fertility. Perfect for beginners and green thumbs alike!
How to Grow a Fall Kitchen Garden: Fresh Harvests into the Cooler Months
11:45am
Justin Butts
Discover how to keep your garden thriving well into the fall! Justin Butts—host of the acclaimed radio show Your Wholesome Heritage Garden—will guide you through every step of creating a productive fall kitchen garden. Learn where to plant, what seasonal vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers to choose, and how to adapt to changing weather. Justin will cover soil prep, organic fertilizers, watering techniques, and natural pest control—everything you need for a successful cool-season harvest.
Hurricane Prep with Chief Meteorologist Alan Holt!
1:00am
Alan Holt
Get ready for an exciting and informative seminar with Alan Holt, Chief Meteorologist at KIII-TV! Known for his expert tropical forecasts and trusted coverage during major storms like Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Beryl, Alan will be sharing his top tips on hurricane preparedness—just in time for peak storm season. Live Q&A included! Bring your questions and get insights straight from one of the Coastal Bend’s most trusted weather voices. Whether you’re a weather buff or just want to protect your home and loved ones, this is one event you don’t want to miss!
How to Grow Tomatoes: Secrets to Flavor, Yield & Success
2:30am
Justin Butts
Want to grow the juiciest, most flavorful tomatoes right in your backyard? Join Justin Butts—creator, writer, and host of the popular regional radio show Your Wholesome Heritage Garden—as he shares expert tips on soil prep, variety selection, trellising, mulching, pest control, and more. With firsthand experience from small farms around the world and deep knowledge of historic Native American and pioneer growing techniques, Justin brings a unique and practical perspective to tomato gardening for both beginners and seasoned growers.
Sun. Sept 14th
Location | 12:00 | 1:00 | 2:00 | 3:00 | 4:00 |
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Garden Stage |
1:00pm
Gardening with Terrariums
Norma Hernandez, Nueces Master Gardener
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2:00pm
Fall Pruning and Planting of Trees, Shrubs, and Perennials
Dr. Michael Womack, Director, South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center
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3:00pm
Falling for Flavor: Cooking with your Autumn Harvest
Kayla Butts MS, RDN, LD
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4:00pm
Fruit Trees for South Texas
Renee Brown, Nueces Master Gardener
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Celebrity Stage |
12:30pm
How to Grow a Fall Kitchen Garden: Fresh Harvests into the Cooler Months
Justin Butts
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2:00pm
How to Grow Tomatoes: Secrets to Flavor, Yield & Success
Justin Butts
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Gardening with Terrariums
1:00pm
Norma Hernandez, Nueces Master Gardener
Want to garden but you have no space? Consider gardening with an open or closed terrarium. Discover how these miniature ecosystems can bring beauty, greenery, and creativity into even the smallest of spaces.
Fall Pruning and Planting of Trees, Shrubs, and Perennials
2:00pm
Dr. Michael Womack, Director, South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center
Join Dr. Michael Womack, Director of the South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, as he shares expert guidance on proper pruning techniques and timing to shape and strengthen your trees and shrubs. Learn why fall is the ideal season for planting in South Texas and how to get the most out of your new trees, shrubs, and perennials. Perfect for both seasoned gardeners and newcomers looking to improve their landscape.
Falling for Flavor: Cooking with your Autumn Harvest
3:00pm
Kayla Butts MS, RDN, LD
Join Kayla for a fun and flavorful cooking demo that celebrates the very best of fall’s garden harvest. Come hungry and leave inspired—with delicious recipes, seasonal cooking tips, and a true taste of autumn on your plate.
Fruit Trees for South Texas
4:00pm
Renee Brown, Nueces Master Gardener
Learn how to successfully grow fruit trees in South Texas! Master Gardener Renee Brown will cover the best time to plant, how to properly fertilize, prune, and care for your trees, and tips for keeping them healthy and productive in our unique climate. Whether you’re planting your first tree or expanding your backyard orchard, this session will set you up for sweet success.
How to Grow a Fall Kitchen Garden: Fresh Harvests into the Cooler Months
12:30pm
Justin Butts
Discover how to keep your garden thriving well into the fall! Justin Butts—host of the acclaimed radio show Your Wholesome Heritage Garden—will guide you through every step of creating a productive fall kitchen garden. Learn where to plant, what seasonal vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers to choose, and how to adapt to changing weather. Justin will cover soil prep, organic fertilizers, watering techniques, and natural pest control—everything you need for a successful cool-season harvest.
How to Grow Tomatoes: Secrets to Flavor, Yield & Success
2:00pm
Justin Butts
Want to grow the juiciest, most flavorful tomatoes right in your backyard? Join Justin Butts—creator, writer, and host of the popular regional radio show Your Wholesome Heritage Garden—as he shares expert tips on soil prep, variety selection, trellising, mulching, pest control, and more. With firsthand experience from small farms around the world and deep knowledge of historic Native American and pioneer growing techniques, Justin brings a unique and practical perspective to tomato gardening for both beginners and seasoned growers.