Successful Edible Gardening – A Spring Workshop

Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your gardening skills and knowledge. 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: March 12, 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: Designing Your Edible Garden – Elizabeth Waldrop, Smith County Master Gardener
– 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
– When creating a landscape that supports a thriving edible garden, consider key elements such as sun exposure, water access, and space planning. Review alternatives like a Community Garden or Container Gardening.

Session 2: Organic Methods for Healthy Soil – Clint Perkins, Agriculture and Natural Resources
– 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM
-Introduction to soil health, preparation methods, and organic practices such as composting, mulching, and soil amendments. Enhance plant growth with a simple soil test, understand what it measures, and learn how to manage nutrients effectively.

Break
– 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM

Session 3: Tips for Successful Edible Gardening –Dale Wade, Smith County Master Gardener
– 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM
– Recognize the differences between warm-season and cool-season crops, and discuss the importance and timing of pruning and fertilizing..

Tour of the Tyler Botanical Gardens – IDEA Garden
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
-Tour the IDEA garden to see a demonstration of effective composting techniques and various planting methods for warm-weather vegetables.