Seminar Schedule
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Fri. Feb 18th
- 2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
- 5:00 pm
- 6:00 pm
- Garden Stage
Rose Rosette Disease
10:30am
Doc Stalker, El Paso Master Gardener
This devastating disease has been infecting roses in many parts of Texas. Doc Stalker, a veteran Texas Master Gardener in El Paso identifies the specific symptoms to be on the alert for and the best way to manage Rose Rosette Disease should it appear on your neighbors’ roses.
How To Make The Most of Your Yard
12:00pm
Celebrity Guest: Sara Bendrick of DIY’s I Hate My Yard and Lawn & Order
Most of us have outdoor spaces but many of us aren’t taking advantage of them. Sara will discuss some tips and tricks on how to make the most of your yard whether you’re DIY’ing it or hiring someone to help. Come for inspiration and to feel more empowered to change the space that you call home!
DIY Tips & How To’s
1:00pm
El Paso Zoo
Live Animal Encounters for the kids and the kids at heart from the animal experts at the El Paso Zoo.
Why Do Container Gardening?
2:00pm
Sylvia Pena, El Paso Master Gardener
Join Sylvia Pena, Master Gardener, who will discuss container gardening as a great introduction to gardening which is also kid-friendly. Containers are portable and easy to treat for pests and disease. They can be also tailored by height for personal comfort.
How To Make The Most of Your Yard
3:00pm
Celebrity Guest: Sara Bendrick of DIY’s I Hate My Yard and Lawn & Order
Most of us have outdoor spaces but many of us aren’t taking advantage of them. Sara will discuss some tips and tricks on how to make the most of your yard whether you’re DIY’ing it or hiring someone to help. Come for inspiration and to feel more empowered to change the space that you call home!
Sat. Feb 19th
- 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
- Garden Stage
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11:00am – 12:00pmPruning RosesDoc Stalker, Master Gardener
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1:00pm – 2:00pmIt starts with a seedJan Petrezelka, Master Gardener
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3:00pm – 4:00pmGardening in the DesertIgnacio Munoz, Master Gardener
Pruning Roses
11:00am – 12:00pm
Doc Stalker, Master Gardener
Join Doc Stalker, Certified Master Gardener and Certified Rose Specialist, as he provides specific information on pruning roses. Specifically the winter pruning as well as year round pruning for the best flower production.
It starts with a seed
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Jan Petrezelka, Master Gardener
Join Jan Petrzelka, Certified Master Gardener and Advanced Trainer in Propagation, as she shares tips for successful propagation of seeds for your spring plantings. Whether ornamentals or vegetables, it all starts with a seed.
Gardening in the Desert
3:00pm- 4:00pm
Ignacio Munoz, Master Gardener
Join Ignacio Munoz, Certified Master Gardener, as he provides various options for the home gardener to enjoy gardening in the extreme conditions that exist in El Paso.
Sun. Feb 20th
- 11:00 am
- 12:00 pm
- 1:00 pm
- 2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
- 5:00 pm
- Garden Stage
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12:00pm – 1:00pmPropagation StationRobin Scofield, Master Gardener
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2:00pm – 3:00pmTrees: Proper site location, planting and watering in the Desert SouthwestRex Morris, Master Gardener
Vegetable Gardening in Containers
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Robin Scofield, Master Gardener
Join Robin Scofield, Certified Master Gardener, as she provides specific information on kinds of containers; location; kinds of soil; water use; and pests and diseases when planting vegetables in containers.
Trees: Proper site location, planting and watering in the Desert Southwest
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Rex Morris, Master Gardener
Join Rex Morris, Certified Master Gardener, as he provides specific information on tress and how to make them grow here the El Paso climate.