Seminar Schedule

Join us at the Home & Garden Show for an informative seminar on Home Composting & Hugel Culture! Learn the basics of composting at home and discover innovative techniques to boost your garden’s health with Hugel Culture – a game-changer in eco-friendly gardening.

Join us for an eye-opening seminar on the Importance of Native Plants and their vital connection to our local butterflies! Learn how native plants provide essential food and habitat for these beautiful pollinators and how you can create a butterfly-friendly garden.

Join Justin Butts, radio show host and pioneer farmer, at our Home and Garden Show for an expert seminar on growing your own tomatoes! Learn how to achieve the best flavor and highest yields from your tomato plants. Justin will guide you through essential topics such as preparing the soil, selecting the right tomato varieties, building trellises, adding soil amendments, mulching, watering effectively, and dealing with pests. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, this seminar will help you grow a bumper crop of delicious, homegrown tomatoes!

Looking to add low-maintenance beauty to your garden? Join us for a fun seminar all about Ornamental Grasses! These tough, drought-tolerant plants are the perfect no-fuss addition to any perennial garden, offering stunning foliage and graceful flower heads from summer through winter. Come learn the basics of care and discover how these versatile grasses can elevate your garden with minimal effort!

Join Justin Butts at our Home and Garden Show for a hands-on seminar on planting your very own Kitchen Garden! Learn where to best locate your garden, what to plant for maximum flavor, and how to incorporate herbs and edible flowers into your space. Justin will also cover essential topics like 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 kitchen garden.

Join a Master Gardener for an informative seminar on creating a garden with blooms in every season! Discover which native plants flower throughout the year, ensuring your garden is always full of color and life. This presentation will highlight the best plants for each season, attracting butterflies and birds to your garden year-round.

Join Jennifer Rektorik for an enlightening seminar on Better Lights, Safer Nights! Discover how outdoor lighting impacts both human safety and wildlife well-being. Learn the five key principles of responsible outdoor lighting and how to create a safer, more welcoming environment for your family while protecting local wildlife. Don’t miss out on this valuable information for a brighter, safer yard!

Make a difference in your yard by creating a landscape that looks great and does good! Join us for a practical seminar on selecting, installing, and maintaining a native landscape that supports wildlife, conserves water, and is easy to care for. Transform your outdoor space into a sustainable, beautiful haven!

Feeling uninspired in the kitchen? Join cookbook author Kayla Butts to learn how to make the most out of your harvest with easy, delicious recipes. Stick around for the end of the presentation for a sample of Kayla’s go-to recipe for easy summer entertaining.

Feeling uninspired in the kitchen? Join cookbook author Kayla Butts to learn how to make the most out of your harvest with easy, delicious recipes. Stick around for the end of the presentation for a sample of Kayla’s go-to recipe for easy summer entertaining.

Dive into spring with a FREE Cupcake Decorating Class! You will be provided all the supplies to create two Spring Flower Cupcakes! Please click here to register! Ages 16+

Dive into spring with a FREE Cupcake Decorating Class! You will be provided all the supplies to create two Spring Flower Cupcakes! Please click here to register! Ages 16+

Join Justin Butts, radio show host and pioneer farmer, at our Home and Garden Show for an expert seminar on growing your own tomatoes! Learn how to achieve the best flavor and highest yields from your tomato plants. Justin will guide you through essential topics such as preparing the soil, selecting the right tomato varieties, building trellises, adding soil amendments, mulching, watering effectively, and dealing with pests. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, this seminar will help you grow a bumper crop of delicious, homegrown tomatoes!

In this seminar, we’ll explore the fundamentals of rainwater harvesting, focusing on simple methods to capture and use rainwater effectively in your garden. You’ll learn how to set up a rainwater collection system, the benefits of using rainwater for irrigation, and practical tips for maintaining an eco-friendly and water-efficient garden.

Join Justin Butts at our Home and Garden Show for a hands-on seminar on planting your very own Kitchen Garden! Learn where to best locate your garden, what to plant for maximum flavor, and how to incorporate herbs and edible flowers into your space. Justin will also cover essential topics like 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 kitchen garden.

Join John Brush at the Home and Garden Show for an insightful seminar on sustainable landscaping! Discover plant species that thrive with minimal irrigation, all while providing vital habitat for wildlife. Learn how these beautiful plants reflect the Rio Grande Valley’s unique cultural and ecological history, offering both environmental and personal benefits. Don’t miss out—transform your garden with nature-friendly solutions!

Rare native plants of the Rio Grande Valley are disappearing due to habitat loss, invasive species, development, and water shortages. This presentation raises awareness about these critical issues and the need to protect these unique plants.

Join us for an informative seminar on the vital role vegetation plays along our waterways! Learn how it protects riverbanks, stabilizes channels, increases water storage and recharge, and absorbs floodwater. Discover how you can help preserve and enhance our riparian environment to support water conservation efforts.

Feeling uninspired in the kitchen? Join cookbook author Kayla Butts to learn how to make the most out of your harvest with easy, delicious recipes. Stick around for the end of the presentation for a sample of Kayla’s go-to recipe for easy summer entertaining.

Feeling uninspired in the kitchen? Join cookbook author Kayla Butts to learn how to make the most out of your harvest with easy, delicious recipes. Stick around for the end of the presentation for a sample of Kayla’s go-to recipe for easy summer entertaining.

Dive into spring with a FREE Cupcake Decorating Class! You will be provided all the supplies to create two Spring Flower Cupcakes! Please click here to register! Ages 16+