Seminar Schedule
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Fri. Aug 28th
Sat. Aug 29th
Sun. Aug 30th
Fri. Aug 28th
- 2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
- 5:00 pm
- 6:00 pm
- Seminar Stage
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3:00pmMore Than a Pretty Plant: How to Use Herbs in a Variety of WaysTheresa Posani, Master Gardener
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4:00pmCompanion Planting: The Good, the Bad, and the UglyTheresa Posani, Master Gardener
Go Native. Perennials for North Texas
3:00pm
Theresa Posani, Master Gardener
Herbs are beautiful additions to any garden, but they’re much more than ornamental plants. Master Gardener Theresa Posani introduces the many uses of herbs—from culinary spices and teas to medicinal and household applications.
Companion Planting: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
4:00pm
Theresa Posani, Master Gardener
Discover how companion planting can benefit your garden by attracting pollinators, encouraging beneficial insects that help control pests, and improving soil health. Master Gardener Theresa Posani explains how the right plant combinations can create a healthier, more productive garden.
Sat. Aug 29th
- 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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11:00amGrow Your Best Tomatoes Yet!Justin Butts
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12:15pmLasagna Gardening: Create a Garden Without DiggingLoretta Bailey, Master Gardener
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1:00pmEdible Landscaping: A Beautiful Garden You Can EatBobby Hitzfeld, Master Gardener
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1:45pmPlant Propagation: From One, ManyLoretta Bailey, Master Gardener
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2:45pmWhat I Learned About Gardening from Farms Around the WorldJustin Butts
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4:00pmPerennials: Why Fall Planting MattersSheryl Whited, Master Gardener
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4:45pmBest Small Trees for North Texas YardsChris Bramich, 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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2:00pmWhat Do I Do With This Thing? Transforming Garden Veggies into Delicious Seasonal RecipesKayla Butts
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, 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.
Lasagna Gardening: Create a Garden Without Digging
12:15pm
Loretta Bailey, Master Gardener
Discover an easy, environmentally friendly way to build a new garden bed without digging. Master Gardener Loretta Bailey explains the lasagna gardening method and how layered organic materials create rich, fertile soil with less work.
Edible Landscaping: A Beautiful Garden You Can Eat
1:00pm
Bobby Hitzfeld, Master Gardener
Why choose between beauty and productivity? Master Gardener Bobby Hitzfeld shows how to combine ornamental plants with fruits, vegetables, and herbs to create an attractive landscape that’s as delicious as it is beautiful.
Plant Propagation: From One, Many
1:45pm
Loretta Bailey, Master Gardener
Learn how to multiply your favorite plants through simple propagation techniques. Master Gardener Loretta Bailey shares tips to help you grow more plants for less money—and enjoy the satisfaction of watching them thrive.
What I Learned About Gardening from Farms Around the World
2:45pm
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.
Perennials: Why Fall Planting Matters
4:00pm
Sheryl Whited, Master Gardener
Fall is the ideal time to plant many perennials, giving them time to establish strong root systems before spring. Master Gardener Sheryl Whited shares her favorite perennial selections and planting tips for lasting success.
Best Small Trees for North Texas Yards
4:45pm
Chris Bramich, Master Gardener
Urban yards are getting smaller, and many homeowners have trees that are too large for their landscape. Master Gardener Chris Bramich recommends beautiful small trees that are well suited to North Texas and fit today’s residential landscapes.
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
2:00pm
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. Aug 30th
- 11:00 am
- 12:00 pm
- 1:00 pm
- 1:00 pm
- 2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
- 5:00 pm
- Seminar Stage
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12:00pmGrow Your Best Tomatoes Yet!Justin Butts
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1:15pmTroubleshooting Your Vegetable GardenJim Parker, Master Gardener
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2:15pmWhat’s Up with Drip Irrigation?Jim Parker, Master Gardener
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3:00pmWhat I Learned About Gardening from Farms Around the WorldJustin Butts
- Live Cooking Demonstrations
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1:30pmZero-Waste Harvest: Preserving Your Garden Goodies to Prevent Food WasteKayla Butts
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4:00pmWhat Do I Do With This Thing? Transforming Garden Veggies into Delicious Seasonal RecipesKayla Butts
Grow Your Best Tomatoes Yet
12:00pm
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.
Troubleshooting Your Vegetable Garden
1:15pm
Jim Parker, Master Gardener
Master Gardener Jim Parker helps gardeners identify common insect, disease, and plant problems before the fall vegetable season gets underway. Learn practical solutions to keep your garden healthy and productive.
What’s Up with Drip Irrigation?
2:15pm
Jim Parker, Master Gardener
Is drip irrigation right for your garden? Master Gardener Jim Parker discusses the advantages and disadvantages of drip irrigation and explains how it can help conserve water while keeping your plants healthy.
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.
Zero-Waste Harvest: Preserving Your Garden Goodies to Prevent Food Waste
1:30pm
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
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.