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 |
3:00pm
Live Well with Herbs – Simple ways to incorporate herbal goodness in everyday living
Cindy Meredith
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Live Well with Herbs – Simple ways to incorporate herbal goodness in everyday living
3:00pm
Cindy Meredith
Join Cindy Meredith to discover the delicious benefits of herbal tea! Learn how to choose the perfect tea or blend, enjoy its wellness perks, and explore simple ways to use everyday kitchen herbs and spices to boost your health.
Sat. Sept 13th
| Location | 11:00 | 12:00 | 1:00 | 2:00 | 3:00 | 4:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Stage | 11:45am
How to Plant a Kitchen Garden
Justin Butts
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1:00pm
Worm Composting (Vermiculture): Meet your garden’s tiniest helpers!
Donna Gonzales Nueces Master Gardener
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2:00pm
Live Well with Herbs – Simple ways to incorporate herbal goodness in everyday living
Cindy Meredith
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2:45pm
How to Grow Tomatoes: Secrets to Flavor, Yield & Success
Justin Butts
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3:45pm
Preparing for Spring Gardening!
Renee Brown, Nueces Master Gardener
4:00pm
Preventing Bird Window Collisions
Tess Kelly & Andrew Orgill
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How to Plant a Kitchen Garden
11:45am-12:45pm
Justin Butts
Join Justin Butts at our Home and Garden Show for a hands-on seminar on planting your very own Kitchen Garden! Learn the best locations for your garden, which plants offer maximum flavor, and how to incorporate herbs and edible flowers into your space. Justin will also cover essential topics such as preparing the soil, choosing the right fertilizers, effective watering techniques, managing seasonal changes, and controlling pests. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned gardener, this seminar will give you the tools to grow a thriving and delicious garden.
Worm Composting (Vermiculture): Meet your garden’s tiniest helpers!
1:00 – 1:30 P.M.
Donna Gonzales Nueces Master Gardener
Learn how red wiggler worms can turn your kitchen scraps into nutrient-packed “worm gold” for a happy, thriving garden.
Live Well with Herbs – Simple ways to incorporate herbal goodness in everyday living
2:00pm-2:30pm
Cindy Meredith
Join Cindy Meredith to discover the delicious benefits of herbal tea! Learn how to choose the perfect tea or blend, enjoy its wellness perks, and explore simple ways to use everyday kitchen herbs and spices to boost your health.
How to Grow Tomatoes: Secrets to Flavor, Yield & Success
2:45-3:45pm
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.
Preparing for Spring Gardening!
3:45 – 4:15 p.m.
Renee Brown, Nueces Master Gardener
Get your garden ready for a productive 2026! Learn how to prepare your beds, plan your planting, and set yourself up for a thriving growing season.
Preventing Bird Window Collisions
4:00 – 4:45 p.m.
Tess Kelly & Andrew Orgill
Explore a case study from the University of Texas Marine Science Institute on protecting birds from window hazards. Learn about solutions for bird-safe windows, the dangers posed by glass and outdoor lighting, and how to care for birds that have collided with windows.
Sun. Sept 14th
| Location | 12:00 | 1:00 | 2:00 | 3:00 | 4:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Stage |
12:00pm
Rain Water Collection & DYI Simple Irrigation
Tom Andrews, Nueces Master Gardener
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12:45pm
How to Grow Tomatoes: Secrets to Flavor, Yield & Success
Justin Butts
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2:00pm
Alter-NATIVES to Traditional Landscape Plantings
Michael Womack, Ed.D. Executive Director & Horticulturist
South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center
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2:45pm
How to Plant a Kitchen Garden
Justin Butts
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4:00pm
Planting Fruit Trees for South Texas
Renee Brown, Nueces Master Gardener
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Rain Water Collection & DYI Simple Irrigation
12:00pm
Tom Andrews, Nueces Master Gardener
Discover smart ways to catch and use rainwater in your garden! Learn DIY irrigation methods like rain barrels, catchments, micro-drip systems, ollas, and other water-saving ideas.
How to Grow Tomatoes: Secrets to Flavor, Yield & Success
12:45pm
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.
Alter-NATIVES to Traditional Landscape Plantings
2:00pm
Michael Womack, Ed.D. Executive Director & Horticulturist
South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center
Go native! Explore plants that bring beauty and resilience to your yard while saving water and effort.
How to Plant a Kitchen Garden
2:45pm
Justin Butts
Join Justin Butts at our Home and Garden Show for a hands-on seminar on planting your very own Kitchen Garden! Learn the best locations for your garden, which plants offer maximum flavor, and how to incorporate herbs and edible flowers into your space. Justin will also cover essential topics such as preparing the soil, choosing the right fertilizers, effective watering techniques, managing seasonal changes, and controlling pests. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned gardener, this seminar will give you the tools to grow a thriving and delicious garden.
Planting Fruit Trees for South Texas
4:00pm
Renee Brown, Nueces Master Gardener
Grow your own delicious fruit! Learn the secrets to planting, pruning, fertilizing, and caring for fruit trees to get the best yield.