Seminar Schedule
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Fri. Oct 1st
- 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. Oct 2nd
- 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 – 12:00pmAttracting Wildlife to Urban SettingsEvelyn Posey, Master Gardener
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1:00pm – 2:00pmTips and Tricks for Succesful Container GardeningJan Petrzelka, Master Gardener
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3:00pm – 4:00pmIrristible IrisHelen Abresch, Master Gardener
Attracting Wildlife to Urban Settings
11:00am – 12:00pm
Evelyn Posey, Master Gardener
Join Evelyn Posey, Master Gardener, as she shares proven strategies and tools for attracting wildlife to your home garden. By inviting bees, butterflies, and birds to your landscape, you’ll enjoy watching wildlife, increase pollination, prevent loss of habitat and promote conservation.
Tips and Tricks for Succesful Container Gardening
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Jan Petrzelka, Master Gardener
Whether a novice or seasoned gardener, container gardening is easy and fun. Join Master Gardener Jan Petrzelka to learn some tips and tricks for creating and maintaining a variety of containers to enhance the beauty of your landscape.
Irristible Iris
3:00pm- 4:00pm
Helen Abresch, Master Gardener
Come learn the history of the Iris and how to grow and care for them in your home garden. Master Gardener Helen Abresch will share simple growing and maintenance tips and demonstrate how to dig, divide and replant your favorites to add that wonderful spring splash of color to your landscape.
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!
Sun. Oct 3rd
- 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 StationArt Corral, Master Gardener
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2:00pm – 3:00pmPruning Ornamental and Fruit TreesRex Morris, Master Gardener
Propagation Station
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Art Corral, Master Gardener
Join Master Gardener, Art Corral who will teach various methods of propagation for the home gardener. Whether planting seeds, starting plants from cuttings, propagating by division and much more, Art will share his tips for successful propagation at home.
Pruning Ornamental and Fruit Trees
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Rex Morris, Master Gardener
Trees are vital to our environment and keeping them healthy is a must. Whether your tree is an ornamental or one that bears fruit, Rex Morris, long time El Paso Master Gardener, will share practical reasons for pruning trees correctly and at the right time.