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Veggie Garden Series: Cucumbers, Squash and Melons

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

Galveston County Master Gardener Kevin Lancon presents best methods to grow cucumbers, squash and melons in your home garden. The seminar offers different varieties for garden success, best practices for maximum production, methods of trellising and how to deal with specific insects and diseases. There will also be health and nutritional information, culinary tips, delicious... Read More →

March Madness at the Garden Plant Sale

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

MARCH MADNESS PLANT SALE ! Come to our Discovery Garden, 4102 Main Street, La Marque for an in-person plant sale. Featuring Master Gardener grown plants, perennials, spring vegetables, peppers & herbs. Shop 9am to 12pm, March 23, 2023. Visit the Galveston County Master Gardeners’ online store for more details:  https://store.galvestonmg.org

Louisiana Iris for the Gulf Coast Garden

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

Galveston County Master Gardener Monica Martens (Ed.D.) explores growing Louisiana iris. The program presents species and hybrid types for our region, including cultivation information, how to obtain Louisiana iris and share them. You will also learn about our special collection with a tour at the Discovery Garden. ***The lecture and tour will be at the... Read More →

Veggie Garden Series: Peppers

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

Galveston County Master Gardener Gene Speller presents best practices cultivating peppers. Included are origin of pepper plants, starting from seed, culture and growing tips, insect and disease control, and recommended varieties. For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065. Register at the following website: https://galveston.agrilife.org/event/veggie-garden-series-peppers/ Registration deadline is April 13, 2023 at 3 p.m. Note: If... Read More →

Urban Orchard Series: Grafting Pecans

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

Explore the art and science of grafting pecan trees for home orchard improvement. Galveston County AgriLife Extension Horticulturist Stephen Brueggerhoff presents pecan biology, as well as scion varieties for the Texas Gulf Coast. We will host a grafting demonstration using four-flap and bark inlay methods. For additional questions about the program, call: 281-309-5065. Register at... Read More →

Open Garden Day: Garden with the Masters and Louisiana Iris

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

The Galveston County Master Gardeners’ Discovery Garden will be open to the public on Saturday, April 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Iris enthusiast and Galveston County Master Gardener Monica Martens (Ed.D.) will be on-site to chat and answer any questions you may have about Louisiana Iris. ***Location – Master Gardener Discovery Garden in... Read More →

Galveston County Home Orchard Tour

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

Explore fruit culture and visit Fruits ‘N Such Orchard and our Discovery Garden. The tour sites host a variety of fruiting plants, ranging from container blackberries, highbush blueberries and vegetables in Dickinson, and the Galveston County Master Gardener Discovery Garden Orchard in La Marque. Orchard locations: 1. Wilson and Renee Hillman’s Fruits ‘n Such orchard... Read More →

Blackberries – Urban Orchard Series

Urban Orchard Series - Bramble On! Blackberries. Presented by Galveston County Master Gardener Monica Martins and 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. This... Read More →

Plumeria Propagation Workshop

Discovery Garden 4102 Main St, La Marque, TX, United States

Celebrate and cultivate plumeria with Loretta Osteen, Galveston County Master Gardener. Loretta will lead a hands-on workshop demonstrating propagation methods for plumeria from cuttings and seeds. Participates will also learn how to make Hawaiian Lei with plumeria blooms. Program will be hosted at the Galveston County Master Gardener Discovery Garden in Carbide Park, 4102 Main... Read More →

Healthy Lawns & Healthy Waters Workshop

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

FREE Healthy Lawns Healthy Waters Workshop! June 28 from 8:30 am -12:30 pm we will be offering residential rainwater harvesting and turf management training. A FREE Texas A&M AgriLife Extension soil sample analysis (Routine and Micronutrient analysis) is available to everyone attending. For soil sample collection information, go to hlhw.tamu.edu, click link Soil Testing to... Read More →

Amazing Succulent Plants

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

Succulent plants delight with unique shapes, vibrant colors and ease of care. Join Galveston County Master Gardener Patricia Martin and Horticulture Agent Stephen Brueggerhoff, presenting their fave succulent plants including Euphorbia, Haworthia and Aloe species. You will learn about soil and water needs, container planting and propagation, and home care. For additional questions on program... Read More →

Gardening Seminar – Beautiful Blooming Ginger

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

Gulf Coast Gardening seminar. Cultivate tropical beauty at home with ornamental ginger. Horticulture Agent Stephen Brueggerhoff shares growing and propagating tips for Tulip Ginger, Spiral Ginger, Hardy Ginger, Butterfly Ginger, Peacock Ginger and more in the seminar. For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065, or to register: https://galveston.agrilife.org/event/beautiful-blooming-ginger/ If special program accommodations by participants are... Read More →