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Smith County – Successful Vegetable Harvest
Waking up Your Garden: Start for a Successful Vegetable Harvest
Dr. Andrew King will discuss steps we can take now to prepare for a successful vegetable Garden. Dr.Andrew King is an Assistant Professor at Texas A&M AgriLife Research & Extension Center in Overton, Texas. Library doors open at 11:30 am. Free event open to the public.
Located at Tyler Public Library, Taylor Auditorium.
The Smith County Master Gardeners will open their 2026 Library Series with a timely, free lecture by Dr. Andrew King on Thursday, January 16, at the Tyler Public Library’s Taylor Auditorium (201 S. College Avenue). Seating begins at 11:30 a.m.; the program runs from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Dr. King, an Assistant Professor at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research & Extension Center in Overton, will present “Waking Up Your Garden: Start for a Successful Vegetable Harvest.”
January is the ideal time to set the stage for a productive spring and summer vegetable garden. Dr. King will outline practical steps gardeners can take now—such as soil preparation, weed management, planting plans, and winter cleanup—to ensure strong results when the season warms. His research background and deep familiarity with East Texas climate and soils make this session especially valuable for both new and experienced gardeners.
The 2026 Library Series continues with expert-led topics tailored to our region: No library event in February; March 20—Dr. Greg Grant on Growing Tomatoes and Peppers in East Texas; April 17—Tips for Edible Gardening with Smith County Master Gardeners; May 15—Gardening for the Heat with Elizabeth Waldrop.
Lectures are free and open to the public. For more information about the Master Gardeners at the Library series, contact the Texas A&M AgriLife—Smith County Extension office at 903‑590‑2980 or the Smith County Master Gardener Help Desk at 903‑590‑2994.
Join us on January 16 to “wake up” your edible garden and start the year with confidence, clarity, and actionable guidance from one of East Texas’s leading horticulture experts.
