February 1: 

CULTIVATING TINY TREES

Learn bonsai basics from tools, containers, equipment and techniques from Nueces Master Gardener Tom Andrews and the Corpus Christi Bonsai Club, and transform a tiny tree into a living work of art.

February 8: 

HOYAS, HOYAS, HOYAS!

Coastal Bend hoya and plumeria aficionado Lalita Barlow shows you the wide diversity and best care practices for these unusual “wax plants” that most everyone can grow.

February 15: 

ABCs of Spring Vegetable Gardening

Nueces Master Gardeners Susan Gonzales and Donna Gonzales share secrets they’ve learned in years of gardening on best varieties, planting methods, and heading off potential problems to maximize harvest.

February 22: 

Fruit Trees for South Texas

Transform your backyard into a personal orchard as you grow your own produce.  Learn best varieties, planting, fertilizing techniques for South Texas.

March 1: 

TERRARIUMS

Nueces Master Gardener Beth Spirko shows how to create tiny ecosystems  as her demonstration explains techniques, containers, which plants and decorations work best.

March 8:  

DIY Rainwater Harvesting

Discover it’s easy to set up your rainwater collection system from Nueces Master Gardener Cincy Funke as she explains equipment, techniques from her successes and challenges  in collecting precipitation to water her garden!

March 15:

BRINGING BUTTERFLIES & MOTHS TO YOUR GARDEN

Whether native butterflies or migrating visitors, learn exactly which plants draw butterflies and moths to your surroundings with the proper plants to support their life cycles, from “Butterfly Lady” Brenda Sattler.   

March 22: 

IMPROVING CURB APPEAL USING LESS WATER

If you want to spruce up your landscape this spring, Landscape Designer Kathy Hubner from Gill Garden Center & Landscape Co. will offer ideas to add a big splash of color with fewer splashes of water.

March 29:  

NATIVE PLANTS for POLLINATORS

Native plants have been attracting bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators for centuries. STBGNC Executive Director & Horticulturist Michael Womack shares which native plants do best in our area, and which ones can draw specific pollinators to your landscape.   

April 12: 

PROPAGATING YOUR FAVORITE PLANTS

Learn professional methods of propagation to start your own plants, enhancing your landscape gardens at less cost, from Nueces Master Gardener Rene Brown, TMG Propagation Specialist.

April 19: 

DIY DRIP IRRIGATION SYSTEMS

Discover the way to efficiently deliver water into landscapes through DIY drip irrigation systems from Nueces Master Gardener Tom Andrews.

May 3:

INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT FOR HOME GARDENS

To spray or not to spray…that is the question. Learn different strategies to minimize damage from garden insects & pests from Certified Pesticide Applicator & Nueces Master Gardener Rene Brown.

May 10: 
CREATING EDIBLE LANDSCAPES

Staff Landscape Specialist Whitney Lance shares attractive ways to add veggies & herbs (which you can water) to your landscape for both nutrition and aesthetics.

May 17: 
“CONTAIN” YOUR GARDENS

Learn science and art of effective container gardens including containers, soils and plant choices providing color and interest for your apartment porch, backyard patio and existing landscapes with retired Landscape Professor Dr. Bill Fontano, NC State University.  

May 24: 
LANDSCAPING WITH LESS WATER

Learn principles of landscape water conservation and discover strategies to help your landscape survive the heat of summer while staying within current water restrictions.  

July 12: 
FAQ on GROWING PLUMERIA! 

Learn how to pick, plant, perfect and protect plumeria with experts in the Plumeria Society!  Prepare yourself for big PLUMERIA SOCIETY sale,10-1, July 19, Garden Senior Center, 5325 Greeley.

September 6:
PLANTING HERBS FOR HOLIDAY FEASTS

Cindy Meredith with The Herb Cottage in Hallettsville provides her insights on selecting, planting and growing the best herbs to spice up your holiday meals. Herbs available for purchase.   

September 13:
SUCCESS WITH FALL VEGGIES

Nueces Master Gardener Susan Gonzales tells you what, when, where, & how to plant your vegetable choices, proven maintenance &  fertilization tips along with charts & instruction sheets.

September 20:
VIRUS AND FUNGUS AND BLIGHT! OH MY!

 Learn to identify and Nueces Master Gardener Susan Gonzales give you great gardening guidelines on what,

when, where, & how to plant your vegetable choices, including proven maintenance &  fertilization tips along with charts & instruction sheets.

September 28: 
TEXAS SUPERSTARS:   TOUGH PLANTS FOR TEXAS

Just in time for fall planting season, Nueces Country Master Gardener Tom Andrews shows you landscape plants tested throughout Texas, given Texas A&M “Superstar” seal of approval!

October 18: 
SOLVING THE MYSTERY OF STARTING SEEDS

Growing seeds is not always as easy as it sounds. Nueces Master Gardener and Propagation Specialist Renee Brown helps to take the mystery out of starting your own seedlings and transitioning them into the often-harsh realities of Coastal Bend gardens.

October 25:
BONSAI: NATURE IN MINIATURE

Learn how to create your own “tiny tree” from Corpus Christi Bonsai Club’s David Whittacker. Discover techniques to create these living works of art providing years of solace and relaxation, as well as a conversation piece for your patio.

November 1: 
REJUVENATING LANDSCAPES & POLLINATORS WITH NATIVE PLANTS

Discover incorporating native plants into your landscape from landscape ecologist, Dr. Shaun McCoshum, author of “Gardening for Wildlife in the Arid and South West Regions.” His experience and insight will help you understand how your landscape choices impact local plant and pollinator populations.

November 8:
GETTING READY FOR WINTER

Learn ways to get ready for cold weather and to help your plants and yard survive a freeze as you glean from the knowledge and experiences of STBGNC Landscape Specialist Whitney Lance. 

November 15:
ORCHIDS ARE EASIER THAN YOU THINK

If you are intimidated by the allure of growing tropical orchids, learn from STBGNC Orchid Curator Jorge Garcia about how these exotic beauties are easier to grow than you might think. Learn about winter care as well as how to rebloom them.

December 6:
WORKSHOP: CREATING AND DECORATING FRESH HOLIDAY WREATHS.

(Cost $12 members; $17 non-members);

Learn to create your own fresh wreath using fir branches with STBGNC Landscape Specialist Whitney Lance. Then, discover tricks to economically decorate your wreath, to welcome holiday guests to your home!  Workshop materials included.