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Blackberry Culture – Gulf Coast Gardening seminar

Presented by Horticulture Agent Stephen Brueggerhoff, we will explore blackberry cultivation including varieties (thorned and thornless), growth habit and seasonal pruning, trellising systems and fertilization. You will learn about soil preparation and planting, as well as disease and pest management. Registration is required. To register and for more information: https://galveston.agrilife.org/event/blackberry-culture/ If special program accommodations by... Read More →

Fabulous Figs! – Gulf Coast Gardening seminar

Join Horticulture Agent Stephen Brueggerhoff for a presentation exploring fig culture in Galveston County. We will cover the rich history of fig production in our county, discover growth habit, fruiting, varieties and maintenance. We will visit our Discovery Garden Orchard to check out our collection of figs, and if the fruit is willing we’ll sample... Read More →

Herbs for the Gulf Coast Garden 2022

Galveston County Master Gardeners Briana Etie & Nancy Langston-Noh will present hands on demonstrations in propagation techniques and make tussie mussies. They will also share herb uses, preservation techniques and tips for growing herbs in our Gulf Coast Gardens. Registration required. *Registration is limited 35 participates* Click here to register for the workshop   If... Read More →

Growing Tomatoes from Seed – Gulf Coast Gardening Seminar

          Do you want to learn how to grow great tomatoes? This is the first in a series of three programs presented by Galveston County Master Gardener Ira Gervais learning all how to grow great tomatoes in Galveston County. Part 1 will cover growing tomatoes from seeds, where to obtain seeds... Read More →

Urban Orchard Series: Wedge Grafting

Galveston County AgriLife Extension office 4102-B Main St, La Marque, TX, United States

Galveston County Master Gardeners Hazel Lampton, Debbie Espinosa and Herman Auer will discuss the how, when, & why of wedge, whip and tongue, and chip bud methods of 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... Read More →

Urban Orchard Series: Growing Pecans at Home

Galveston County AgriLife Extension office 4102-B Main St, La Marque, TX, United States

Learn 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. To register online: https://galveston.agrilife.org/event/urban-orchard-series-growing-pecans-at-home/, or call 281-309-5065. Registration deadline is January 5, 2023 at 1 p.m. If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the Extension Office... Read More →

Veggie Garden Series: Growing Great Tomatoes, Part 2

Galveston County AgriLife Extension office 4102-B Main St, La Marque, TX, United States

v Part two of three programs: Growing Great Tomatoes by Galveston County Master Gardener Ira Gervais. Gervais 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. Receive information about soil requirements, nutrients, and temperature range for best... Read More →

Urban Orchard Series: Propagating Fig Trees

Galveston County AgriLife Extension office 4102-B Main St, La Marque, TX, United States

Explore best methods propagating and pruning fig trees with Galveston County Master Gardener Barbara Canetti. Canetti 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/event/urban-orchard-series-propagating-fig-trees/, or call 281-309-5065. Registration deadline is January 19, 2023 at... Read More →

Urban Orchard Series: Growing Peaches

Galveston County AgriLife Extension office 4102-B Main St, La Marque, TX, United States

Master Gardener Herman Auer, an avid gardener with over 50 years of experience growing stone fruit in Galveston County, will guide you through what it takes to grow peaches. Learn the better variety selections (both white and yellow flesh) for Galveston County, what to look for when buying your peach or other stone fruit tree,... Read More →

CANCELLED: Veggie Garden Series – Irish Potatoes

Galveston County AgriLife Extension office 4102-B Main St, La Marque, TX, United States

Due to low registration, this program has been cancelled. We thank you for your interest, and keep informed about upcoming programs at our Galveston County Master Gardener's website - https://txmg.org/galveston/

Urban Orchard Series: Avocados

Galveston County AgriLife Extension office 4102-B Main St, La Marque, TX, United States

Galveston County Master Gardener Hazel Lampton, a gardener with years of experience growing avocados, will provide a program featuring the best varieties for our area of the Gulf Coast. She will cover how to start plants from seeds, as well as tips on tree planting, and cultivation methods for growing avocados. Discover the best methods... Read More →

Urban Orchard Series: Pruning Pear Trees

Galveston County AgriLife Extension office 4102-B Main St, La Marque, TX, United States

Join Galveston County Master Gardeners Robert Marshall and Herman Auer for a hands-on pear tree pruning workshop. We will include tree pruning form (open vs. central leader), branch training and what not to prune, and best time of year to prune for successful fruit production and harvest. The program will be delivered at our research... Read More →