Making the Most of Your Edible Garden – A Summer Workshop 

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about harvesting and preserving your edible garden crop. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your techniques, this workshop is for you!
If you would like more information, please get in touch with our Help Desk at smithmghelpdesk@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you there!

Date: July 9, 2026
Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, Registration opens at 8:30 am
Location: Tyler’s Rose Center Complex, the Camilla room

Session 1: Water Strategies to Beat the Heat – Greg Grant, PhD, Horticulture Agent
– 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
– Develop an innovative watering strategy that provides methods to irrigate your thirsty landscape while adhering to earth-kind principles.

Session 2: Harvesting and Late Season Planting – Smith County Master Gardener Panel
– 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM
-Join a panel discussion of Master Gardeners to tackle your gardening challenges head-on. Share your concerns, ask questions, and gain valuable insights from experienced experts who are passionate about helping you cultivate your green thumb.

Break
– 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM

Session 3: Food Preservation and Canning – Amy Shriver, Family and Community Health
– 10:45 AM – 11:30 PM
– Explore methods to preserve your hard work and enhance the longevity of your produce through canning, dehydrating, and more.

Tour of the Tyler Botanical Gardens – Shade Garden
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
-Visit the Shade Garden to see how water runoff has been skillfully managed to control erosion. This demonstration highlights sustainable landscaping practices that effectively manage water flow while promoting soil health and preserving the garden’s natural beauty.