Education Hours
Galveston County – Urban Orchard Series: Wedge Grafting
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension - Galveston County 4801-B Main St, La Marque, TX, United StatesMaster Gardeners Herman Auer, Hazel Lampton and Debbie Espinosa 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. The possibilities are endless when you know how to graft your own fruit... Read More →
Galveston County – Urban Orchard Series: Growing Pecans at Home
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension - Galveston County 4801-B Main St, La Marque, TX, United StatesLearn best practices for planting, maintaining and cultivating pecans with Horticulture Agent Stephen Brueggerhoff. Weather allowing, we will visit a remnant pecan orchard in Carbide Park. Register online: https://galveston.agrilife.org/horticulture/mgseminars/, or call 281-309-5065. Program location: Galveston County AgriLife Extension, 4102-B Main St, La Marque, TX.
Galveston County – Veggie Garden Series: Growing Tomatoes, Pt. 2
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension - Galveston County 4801-B Main St, La Marque, TX, United StatesPart two of three programs Growing Great Tomatoes by Galveston County Master Gardener Ira Gervais. Ira reveals his secrets of successful production of great tomatoes. Learn about various varieties that do well in this area, when to transplant your seedlings and best growing techniques. Information on soil requirements, nutrients and temperature range for best tomato... Read More →
Galveston County – Urban Orchard Series: Propagating Fig Trees
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension - Galveston County 4801-B Main St, La Marque, TX, United StatesExplore best methods propagating and pruning fig trees with Master Gardener Barbara Canetti. Barbara will cover fig growth habit and fruiting varieties, as well as maintenance. We will visit our Discovery Garden Orchard for hands on experience with our fig collection. Register online: https://galveston.agrilife.org/horticulture/mgseminars, or call 281-309-5065. Seminar will be at: 4201-B Main St, La... Read More →
Fort Bend County – Grow Your Own Series: Fruit Trees
1330 Band Road, Rosenberg, TX 77471 1330 Band Road, RosenbergClass one of a six class program: 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. Register online: https://fortbend.agrilife.org/grow-your-own/grow-your-own-rsvp-form/ or call 281-633-7029. Program is held at Bud O'Shieles Community Center, 1330 Band... Read More →
Fort Bend County – Landscape Success Series: Landscape Basics
OnlinePart one of an eight-part series: An overview of home landscape basics for a home gardener. This class will be based on Earth-Kind gardening principles and will cover the aspects of location, light, water, soil and plant compatibility. We will also cover the basics of landscape design elements for a home garden. Register in advance... Read More →
Fort Bend County – Grow Your Own Series: Edible Garden Planning
Bud O'Shieles Community Center 1330 Band Road, Rosenberg, TX, United StatesPart two of a six-part series: Learn about site selection, setting up garden beds, container gardening, and planning for vegetables, fruit trees and other edibles along with soil fertility and soil testing. Register online: https://fortbend.agrilife.org/grow-your-own/ or call 281-633-7029. Class will be held at: Bud O'Shieles Community Center, 1330 Band Road, Rosenberg, TX 77471
Fort Bend County – Landscape Success Series: Turf Grass
OnlinePart two of an eight-part series: This class will address the basics of grasses suitable for our region as well as their characteristics. We will go over turf grass maintenance, and common problems encountered by the homeowner. Register in advance to watch via Zoom at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYufuGgrzkpEtK7WyftwMzPZF4nSlpiv-P6
Fort Bend County – Grow Your Own Series: Warm Season Vegetables & Herbs
Bud O'Shieles Community Center 1330 Band Road, Rosenberg, TX, United StatesPart three of a six-part series: Learn how to plan and maintain your spring and summer garden and how to select vegetables that do well in Fort Bend County. Growing vegetables in containers or small spaces will be covered, as well as the basics of drip and sprinkler system irrigation methods. Register online: https://fortbend.agrilife.org/grow-your-own/ or... Read More →
Fort Bend County – Landscape Success Series: Flowering Plants for 4 Seasons
OnlinePart three of an eight-part series: We will discuss how to add color for each season so the home gardener will have something blooming throughout the year. We will cover Texas Superstar Plants as well. Register in advance to watch via Zoom at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkcOqgrjwqGd2rhVkvKUmvwjrsvfL1qxUe
San Jacinto County – All About Mushrooms
Shepherd Community Center 10251 TX-150,, ShepherdImagine having a selection of fresh mushrooms you can harvest in your garden! Come and hear why gardeners and foodies are getting all the excitement about growing mushrooms. Jane English, garden enthusiast and artist, will demonstrate how grow mushrooms yourself in a straw bale in warm weather or inoculate a log or in cooler weather.... Read More →