Circle February 28, 2026, on your calendar. That final day in February may mark the end to the plant murder in your landscape, for that is the date of Sabine Master Gardeners’ highly anticipated annual garden seminar at the beautiful Cypress Bend Resort in Many, Louisiana.
Poor pruning techniques are a major contributor to the death of trees and perennials alike, so this year’s seminar will feature the owner of Sweet Fern Landscapes and author Jess Cole who will share proper pruning techniques. Another featured speaker, Dr. Damon Abdi of the LSU Louisiana Super Plants’ Program, will introduce tough plants that can survive many gardening mistakes. Additionally, Tammany Baumgarten, a native plant specialist and co-founder of the Louisiana Certified Habitat Program, will explain the importance of returning gardens to their origins as a way to sustain nature while at the same time reduce our labors and increase our garden successes.
In addition to exceptionally knowledgeable speakers, each renowned in the field of horticulture, seminar attendees will be treated to breakfast sweets, a delicious lunch, unique and exciting vendors, door prizes, auctions, the amazing wagon raffle, and more.
Reservations are limited and will sell out quickly, so don’t delay. Purchase your $50 ticket today at https://www. zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ down-and-dirtyseminar-- 2026