Seminar Schedule
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Fri. Sept 11
Sat. Sept 12
Sun. Sept 13
Fri. Sept 11
- 2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
- 5:00 pm
- 6:00 pm
- Seminar Stage
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3:00pmNative Plant Gardening for ButterfliesStephanie Lopez, National Butterfly Center
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4:15pmYour Backyard: Their WorldStephanie Lopez, National Butterfly Center
Native Plant Gardening for Butterflies
3:00pm
Stephanie Lopez, National Butterfly Center
Discover how to transform your yard into a thriving habitat for butterflies and other pollinators using native plants. Learn which native plants provide food, shelter, and support through every stage of a butterfly’s life. Together, we can make a difference—one native plant at a time.
Your Backyard: Their World
4:00pm
Stephanie Lopez, National Butterfly Center
What may seem like an ordinary backyard is actually a vibrant world for birds, butterflies, bees, and countless other wildlife. Join us as we explore the hidden lives of the creatures that share your outdoor space.
Sat. Sept 12
- 10:00 am
- 11:00 am
- 12:00 pm
- 1:00 pm
- 2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
- 5:00 pm
- 6:00 pm
- Seminar Stage
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10:15amYour Backyard: Their WorldStephanie Lopez, National Butterfly Center
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11:00amGrow Your Best Tomatoes Yet!Justin Butts
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12:00pmAll Bugs Have a JobRenee Brown, Nueces Master Gardener
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1:00pmNative Plant Gardening for ButterfliesStephanie Lopez, National Butterfly Center
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2:00pmWhat I Learned About Gardening from Farms Around the WorldJustin Butts
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3:00pmFall Vegetable GardeningDonna Gonzales, Nueces Master Gardener
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4:00pmRainwater Collection & DIY Simple IrrigationTom Andrews, Nueces Master Gardener
- Live Cooking Demonstrations
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12:30pmZero-Waste Harvest: Preserving Your Garden Goodies to Prevent Food WasteKayla Butts
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3:00pmWhat Do I Do With This Thing? Transforming Garden Veggies into Delicious Seasonal RecipesKayla Butts
Your Backyard: Their World
10:15am
Stephanie Lopez, National Butterfly Center
What may seem like an ordinary backyard is actually a vibrant world for birds, butterflies, bees, and countless other wildlife. Join us as we explore the hidden lives of the creatures that share your outdoor space.
Grow Your Best Tomatoes Yet!
11:00am
Justin Butts
Ready to grow your best tomatoes ever? Join Justin Butts for a practical, information-packed seminar on producing flavorful tomatoes and bigger harvests. Learn about soil preparation, variety selection, trellising, irrigation, pest management, and more. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, you’ll leave with proven tips for a thriving tomato crop.
All Bugs Have a Job
12:00pm
Renee Brown, Nueces Master Gardener
Discover how beneficial insects serve as nature’s workforce through pollination, pest control, soil aeration, and decomposition. Learn how cultivating a chemical-free environment helps these valuable garden allies thrive.
Native Plant Gardening for Butterflies
1:00pm
Stephanie Lopez, National Butterfly Center
Discover how to transform your yard into a thriving habitat for butterflies and other pollinators using native plants. Learn which native plants provide food, shelter, and support through every stage of a butterfly’s life. Together, we can make a difference—one native plant at a time.
What I Learned About Gardening from Farms Around the World
2:00pm
Justin Butts
From the terraced fields of India and Japan to African jungles, European gardens, and landscapes across North America, farmer Justin Butts shares practical and inspiring lessons from growers around the globe. Discover simple ideas you can adapt at home to create a more productive, beautiful, and resilient garden.
Fall Vegetable Gardening
3:00pm
Donna Gonzales, Nueces Master Gardener
Learn tips and tricks for planning and preparing your fall garden beds to increase production while minimizing pest and disease problems.
Rainwater Collection & DIY Simple Irrigation
4:00pm
Tom Andrews, Nueces Master Gardener
Discover smart ways to capture and use rainwater in your garden. Learn about rain barrels, catchment systems, micro-drip irrigation, ollas, and other water-saving techniques.
Zero-Waste Harvest: Preserving Your Garden Goodies to Prevent Food Waste
12:30pm
Kayla Butts
Join bestselling international cookbook author and chef Kayla Butts for an inspiring look at how to make the most of every harvest. Learn simple, practical techniques for preserving fruits, vegetables, and herbs so that nothing goes to waste. Discover easy ways to extend the life of your garden’s bounty and enjoy homegrown flavors all year long.
What Do I Do With This Thing? Transforming Garden Veggies into Delicious Seasonal Recipes
3:00pm
Kayla Butts
Ever grown kohlrabi, daikon, or bok choy and wondered what to do next? Bestselling international cookbook author and chef Kayla Butts shares creative, approachable recipes that transform these easy-to-grow vegetables into crowd-pleasing dishes. Leave with fresh ideas, new confidence in the kitchen, and plenty of inspiration for your next harvest.
Sun. Sept 13
- 11:00 am
- 12:00 pm
- 1:00 pm
- 2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
- 5:00 pm
- Seminar Stage
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12:00pmAll Bugs Have a JobRenee Brown, Nueces Master Gardener
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1:00pmGrow Your Best Tomatoes Yet!Justin Butts
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2:00pmFall Vegetable GardeningDonna Gonzales, Nueces Master Gardener
-
3:00pmWhat I Learned About Gardening from Farms Around the WorldJustin Butts
-
4:00pmRainwater Collection & DIY Simple IrrigationTom Andrews, Nueces Master Gardener
- Live Cooking Demonstrations
-
2:00pmZero-Waste Harvest: Preserving Your Garden Goodies to Prevent Food WasteKayla Butts
-
4:00pmWhat Do I Do With This Thing? Transforming Garden Veggies into Delicious Seasonal RecipesKayla Butts
All Bugs Have a Job
12:00pm
Renee Brown, Nueces Master Gardener
Discover how beneficial insects serve as nature’s workforce through pollination, pest control, soil aeration, and decomposition. Learn how cultivating a chemical-free environment helps these valuable garden allies thrive.
Grow Your Best Tomatoes Yet
1:00pm
Justin Butts
Ready to grow your best tomatoes ever? Join Justin Butts for a practical, information-packed seminar on producing flavorful tomatoes and bigger harvests. Learn about soil preparation, selecting the right varieties, trellising, irrigation, pest management, and more. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, you’ll leave with proven tips for a thriving tomato crop.
Fall Vegetable Gardening
2:00pm
Donna Gonzales, Nueces Master Gardener
Learn tips and tricks for planning and preparing your fall garden beds to increase production while minimizing pest and disease problems.
What I Learned About Gardening from Farms Around the World
3:00pm
Justin Butts
From the terraced fields of India and Japan to African jungles, European gardens, and landscapes across North America, farmer Justin Butts shares practical and inspiring lessons from growers around the globe. Discover simple ideas you can adapt at home to create a more productive, beautiful, and resilient garden.
Rainwater Collection & DIY Simple Irrigation
3:00pm
Tom Andrews, Nueces Master Gardener
Learn simple, water-wise methods for collecting rainwater and creating efficient irrigation systems for your garden.
Zero-Waste Harvest: Preserving Your Garden Goodies to Prevent Food Waste
2:00pm
Kayla Butts
Join bestselling international cookbook author and chef Kayla Butts for an inspiring look at how to make the most of every harvest. Learn simple, practical techniques for preserving fruits, vegetables, and herbs so that nothing goes to waste. Discover easy ways to extend the life of your garden’s bounty and enjoy homegrown flavors all year long.
What Do I Do With This Thing? Transforming Garden Veggies into Delicious Seasonal Recipes
4:00pm
Kayla Butts
Ever grown kohlrabi, daikon, or bok choy and wondered what to do next? Bestselling international cookbook author and chef Kayla Butts shares creative, approachable recipes that transform these easy-to-grow vegetables into crowd-pleasing dishes. Leave with fresh ideas, new confidence in the kitchen, and plenty of inspiration for your next harvest.