Horticulture Symposium, Sat 02/07/2026 9:30AM

Join the Garden’s in-house experts on the horticulture team for our annual day of learning about soil, plants, trees, water, and more. The seminar gives our experienced horticulturists the chance to share lessons they have learned while working in the Garden to help home gardeners, and those considering gardening at home, make the most of the landscapes they tend.

In addition to the following informative lectures from our Garden experts, participants will enjoy opportunities to socialize with presenters and other attendees over coffee and lunch. 

Horticulture Seminar Schedule
*see session descriptions below

• 9:30-10:00 a.m. – Check-in and coffee

• 10:00-11:00 a.m. - "Not Frozen Out: Saving Your Tropical Paradise when Temperatures Plummet," with Gulf Coast Natives and Aquatics Horticulturalist TJ Oliver

• 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. – “Flood Mitigation Starts at Home (And It's Just What Your Garden Needs)” with Horticulture Communications Specialist Cory Saul

• 12:00-12:30 p.m. - Lunch provided by the Garden

• 12:30-1:30 p.m. – “Gardens that Stand Up to Houston Heat and Drought,” with Senior Horticulturist Laura Webb

• 1:30-2:30 p.m.  – “Wind Resistance: Preparing Your Garden for Hurricane Season,” with Senior Horticulturist Phillip Jennings

• 2:30-3:00 p.m. – Panel questions and networking/discussion

Non-member fee of $45 includes general admission to the Garden, access to all lectures and discussion, and food and beverages for the day. Garden members receive a $15 discount.