Cool-Season Gardening – A Fall Workshop

TYLER, Texas – As the summer heat begins to fade, East Texas gardeners are preparing for a new season of growth. To ensure local residents are equipped for success, the Cool-Season Gardening Fall Workshop will take place on September 10, 2026, at Tyler’s Rose Center Complex in the Camilla Room from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Check-in begins at 8:30 am.

Unlock the full potential of your gardening journey! Embrace this incredible opportunity to enhance your skills and gain in-depth knowledge about thriving cool-weather crops. Act now and watch your garden flourish like never before. 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: September 10, 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: Transitioning to Cool-Season Vegetables – Greg Grant, PhD, Horticulture Agent
– 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
– Understand the challenges for fall gardens and the impact of sustaining adequate moisture by reviewing the Drought Monitor. Identify additional heat-related challenges, including insects, and the importance of mulching.

Session 2: Culinary Herb Gardening Tips – Elizabeth Waldrop, Smith County Master Gardener
-10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
– Introduction to growing and caring for common culinary herbs, including sun and water requirements, and the prevention of various insects

Session 3: Prepare Your Garden for Winter – Smith County Master Gardeners
– 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
– Understand the importance of weeding, pruning, protecting your plants, and maintaining your tools.

Tour of the Tyler Botanical Gardens – Heritage Rose Garden
12:00 AM – 12:30 PM
-Visit the Heritage Rose Garden to observe a demonstration on caring for various culinary herbs and preparing your garden for cooler temperatures.