Events

In this presentation, Galveston County Master Gardeners Donna Merritt and Briana Etie will discuss topics on thought-provoking herb garden designs, when to plant herbs, good cultural herb practices, and herb plant knowledge for Galveston County. A tour of the herb garden will follow the presentation. Register online using the website link below!  

Galveston County Master Gardener Hazel Lampton will discuss the how, when, & why of wedge, whip and tongue, and chip bud method grafting. This hands-on program will give you choices to graft stone fruit, pome and evergreen fruit trees.   ***NOTE: Class is limited to 20 persons participating. You must pre-register in order to attend.... Read More →

This presentation will be about how to obtain seeds, read seed packets, and plant seeds. Don't miss out on this free event!

From watering to fertilizer, learn how to care for your turf.

Please register early by completing the form here. Learn about site selection, setting up garden beds, container gardening, and planning for vegetables, fruit trees, and other edibles, as well as soil fertility and soil testing.

Join us for a series of high-quality and engaging classes on the Earth-Kind® technique of landscaping. There will be 6 classes in all covering topics such as Creating a Native Habitat, Soil prep, Plant Selection and Mulching, Water Conservation, Turfgrass Management, Earth-Kind® Roses and Composting. Bring your own bag lunch and learn all about environmentally... Read More →

Part two of the three-part series Growing Great Tomatoes by Galveston County Master Gardener Ira Gervais. Ira reveals his secrets of successful planting and production of great tomatoes. Learn about the varieties that do well in this area, your selections, when to transplant your seedlings and various growing techniques. Information on soil requirements needed nutrients,... Read More →

Galveston County Master Gardener, John Jons, understands for the average gardener the rose has the reputation as a “difficult diva.” A gardener with limited gardening experience can find caring for these perceived delicate plants to be a daunting task. John plans to change this perception by providing novice rose gardeners with information on new roses... Read More →

Unpaving a Parking Lot - A look at history, photos and purpose of GFG Demonstration Gardens. Free Virtual Lecture hosted by Harris County Public Library via Facebook Live. No reservation required: facebook.com/harriscountypl/events

Join us in learning how to have a successful growing season by learning from our two very own master gardeners about raised beds and soil preparation to-dos.   Free to attend and bring your own lunch!

Register in advance at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcucuCgqDsvHNfE09ehj6jBzy9hM7zuHEei This class will address the basics of grasses suitable for our region as well as their characteristics.  We will go over grass maintenance, and common problems encountered by the homeowner.

Enjoy the fun of seed swapping on National Seed Swap Day at our first annual community-wide seed swap. Save, package, and label your seeds for swapping. Seeds may be store-bought or homegrown, no older than two years old.

Learn about vegetable gardening from site selection to harvesting! Registration: $10, payable at the door RSVP by Jan. 17th by calling 254-965-1460 Vegetable gardening flyer - FINAL

Join us for our FREE Virtual Gardening Series on Tuesday, January 28th at 7 pm CT via Zoom Webinar as Tarrant County Master Gardener Loretta Bailey shares all you need to know about growing plants from seeds!  Pre-registration is required. To register, click on the link below.    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email... Read More →

Please register early by completing the form here. Learn about fruit trees, including semi-tropicals, which are suitable for and thrive in Fort Bend County.  Topics covered will include when and how to plant the trees, common problems and their resolutions.