Seminar Schedule

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.