Gardening conference set

The 15th annual East Texas Spring Landscape and Garden Conference - a gardening conference for the general public is set for Feb. 16.

The conference will last from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and will be held at the Tyler Rose Garden Center, 420 Rose Park Dr., Tyler.

Featured speakers include: Dr. Jerry Parsons, Joe Novak, Aubrey King, and Tim Lanthrum

Topics include: ! Texas Superstars in Your Garden

! Secrets of Successful Vegetable Gardening

! Gardening for a Lifetime (Health Tips & Benefits of Gardening)

! Landscaping with Texas Native Plants

! Common Problems with Small Engines & How to Prevent Them

! Calibrating Sprayers and Spreaders Cost is $15, which includes lunch.

Registration is on-site only.

For more information contact Keith Hansen, (903) 590- 2980; khansen@ag.tamu.edu; or visit the web site, http://EastTexasGardening.tamu.edu click on "Programs & Events"