9:30 am, Saturday, February 3:
SPRING PRUNING & CLEAN-UP.

Master Gardener Renee Brown provides a list and timing for spring chores, including post-winter pruning, staking, fertilizing, mulching, more.

9:30 am, Saturday, February 10:
SPRING ROSES 101

Rose Society Members Gaynell Torgerson & Betty Whitt give practical advice on selecting & planting new roses & how to prune & fertilize existing rose bushes for best spring bloom.

9:30 am, Saturday, February 17:
SPRING VEGGIE PRIMER. Start With A Plan!

Nueces Master Gardeners Mary Sherwood & Susan Gonzales help both novice & experienced
gardeners select great vegetable varieties, planning & preparing the garden plot to increase
production & minimize pest & disease problems.

9:30 am, Saturday, February 24:
ADDING CURB APPEAL. Making Heads Turn.

Landscape Designer Kathy Hubner, Gill Garden Center & Landscape Co., gives professional insights on transforming a boring landscape into the envy of all your neighbors.

9:30 am, Saturday, March 2:
TURF 101: The Grass Is Always Greener.

Nueces County Extension Horticulture Agent Kevin Gibbs presents best turf options for our area &
practical tips on a greener, healthier lawn—mowing, fertilizing, disease control.

9:30 am, Saturday, March 9:
SHARING YOUR FAVORITE PLANTS: Propagation Tips.

Learn to start more plants to use in your landscape or share with friends, with Nueces Master
Gardener & Plant Propagation Specialist Renee Brown.

9:30 am, Saturday, March 16:
TREE PRUNING: Love your Trees.

Often size determines if you prune younger trees yourself, or call a professional. You’ll appreciate
the reasons and guidelines for giving your trees extra years, with Certified Arborist John Wood, of
Tree Amigos.

9:30 am, Saturday, March 30:
TEXAS NATIVE PLANTS IN YOUR LANDSCAPE.

If natives thrive in their natural surroundings, chances are they’ll thrive in your landscape; and most likely save on your water bill! Texas native plant expert Horticulturist Dr. Michael Womack shows how to feature them in plantings, what they need and where to find them!

9:30 am, Saturday, April 13:
REBLOOMING ORCHIDS.

You buy a blooming orchid, get ooohs and aaahs, it stops blooming, now what? Orchid
Conservatory Curator Jorge Garcia explains how to make sure your orchids bloom and repeat.

9:30 am, Saturday, April 20:
ADDING SUCCULENTS IN THE LANDSCAPE.

Types, sizes and colors of succulents (plants with thick fleshy tissues adapted to water storage)
are numerous and versatile—in the ground, informal succulent gardens, or decorative containers,
you’ll be hooked once you know advantages and fun of growing succulents, with Whitney Lance
and Norma Hernandez.

9:30 am, Saturday, May 4:
PRACTICAL WATER CONSERVATION FOR ANY LANDSCAPE.

While we’re still in water restriction mode, water saver expert JoAnne Salge teaches useful ways to reduce water use in any landscape while still growing healthy attractive plants!

9:30 am, Saturday, May 11:
HERB GARDENING.

Cindy Meredith from The Herb Cottage explains the many types of herb gardening in landscapes,
gardens, patios or window sills—and uses of many popular herbs.

9:30 am, Saturday, May 18:
NEW TRENDS IN LANDSCAPE TROPICALS.

Kevin Gibbs, Texas AgriLife Extension Service Horticulturist, reveals the latest ways tropical plant
specimens of all sizes creatively are being used in landscapes for a different appealing look.

9:30 am, Saturday, May 25:
DRIP IRRIGATION DOING IT YOURSELF!

Nueces Master Gardeners water conservation specialists Renee Brown and Tom Andrews teach
methods, materials and needed tools for a successful easy to operate home drip irrigation system. TPL01-1A.

July 20: CHOOSING, GROWING, WINTERING PLUMERIA
9:30 am, Saturday, July 20:
CHOOSING, GROWING, WINTERING PLUMERIA

A week before the big sale, Plumeria Society’s Renee Brown will discuss tips on purchasing and
raising these exotic, tropical beauties, and lead a tour of the Gardens & Nature Center’s impressive Plumeria Garden and Willoughby Viewing Platform.

10 am-1 pm, Saturday, July 27:
Annual Plumeria Sale!

Gardem Senior Center, 5325 Greely St.
Cuttings and rooted plants from Plumeria Society members’ personal collections, named and
unnamed varieties, will be sold, with proceeds benefitting the Botanical Gardens Plumeria exhibit.
Free Admission to Sale.

9:30 am, Saturday, September 7:
PREPARING FOR FALL GARDENS

Learn tricks of the trade for having a bountiful fall harvest in our difficult Coastal Bend from Nueces Master Gardener Mary Sherwood, giving insights on varieties, fertilizing, care, tips.

9:30 am, Saturday, September 14:
FALL ROSE GROOMING FOR REBLOOMING

Nueces Master Gardener Renee Brown shares pruning, fertilizing, and pest control techniques to
energize your American Beauties for spectacular fall display.

9:30 am, Saturday, September 21:
KNOW YOUR BUGS!

Learn which bugs are good guys vs. those on public enemy list from Nueces Master Gardener
Advanced Entomology Specialist & TDA Certified Applicator for Lawn and Ornamentals, Renee
Brown!

9:30 am, Saturday, October 12:
FALL LAWN CARE FOR A GREENER SPRING!

Nueces Master Gardener Renee Brown gives best fall fertilizing and cultural practices to help your
lawn not only survive winter dormancy, potential disease, but for better growth next spring to
make your yard the envy of the neighborhood.

9:30 Saturday, October 19:
BEST TREES FOR SOUTH TEXAS from ARBORIST!

John Wood, Certified Arborist and owner of Tree Amigos, walks you through selecting the
best tree for your landscape; and shows you proper planting techniques entering prime
Coastal Bend tree planting season.

9:30 am, Saturday, October 26:
FALL FLOWER POWER!

Learn great perennial and annual plants to jazz up your existing landscape turning heads all season long, from staff Horticulturist and Nueces Master Gardener Carol Krank.

9:30 am, Saturday, November 2:
MAXIMUM SOUTH TEXAS FRUIT PRODUCTION!

Nueces Master Gardener Renee Brown will not only discuss fruit tree varieties for our area, but also how to properly prune and prevent diseases for masterful harvest in your backyard!

9:30 am, Saturday, November 9:
SCENTS OF THE HOLIDAYS!

Discover creative uses of fresh and dried herbs during the holidays from staff Horticultural
Specialist Whitney Lance. Learn how to brine a turkey with herbs, spice up holiday dishes, making
your home a scent-sational holiday retreat.

9:30 am, Saturday, November 16:
DESERT ROSE 101

Learn all about this popular succulent from local desert rose aficionado and collector Joe Ortiz, who has grown multiple varieties over the years