Sunshine Center, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization founded in 1953. They have served the Galveston community by providing comprehensive care and quality programming for individuals with developmental disabilities.
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. Presentation: 9am - 10am Touring the irises in... Read More →
These 3rd-5th grade students are currently participating in a Botany class twice a week and this Discovery Garden tour will be their Botany Club project base learning experience. The tour will focus on gardening, plant growth and development.
The Discovery Garden is a 4-acre demonstration garden promoting best practices in home horticulture. Public Hours are weekly every Thursday from 9am to 11am; except holidays and severe weather events. We welcome all residents and visitors. You can explore vegetables to ornamental gardens, Earth-Kind Garden to Pollinator Habitat Garden, seasonal vegetable research and ongoing aquaponics... Read More →
If you want beautiful flowers, you need MORE INSECTS! Galveston County Master Gardener and Entomology Specialist Hedy Wolpa will present information and photos on the beneficial insects we can attract to our gardens and landscaped yards to help increase flower and vegetable productions and decrease the presence of insect pests. She'll also talk about supporting... Read More →
Check out Texas Superstar® plants with Galveston County Master Gardeners Sue Bain and Karen Nelson. Texas Superstar® plants thrive easily in our tough Texas environment and produce stellar blooms and fruit. Whether you are a novice or experienced gardener, you will be able to choose Superstar® plants from this presentation that can be planted in... Read More →
GCMG Herb Sales and Ask a MG Booth. Herb Fair 2024 theme is “The Grape State of Texas,” featuring a discussion about Texas grapes and wines, led by Dr. Justin Scheiner, an associate professor and extension viticulture specialist at Texas A&M’s Department of Horticultural Sciences.
The Discovery Garden is a 4-acre demonstration garden promoting best practices in home horticulture. Public Hours are weekly every Thursday from 9am to 11am; except holidays and severe weather events. We welcome all residents and visitors. You can explore vegetables to ornamental gardens, Earth-Kind Garden to Pollinator Habitat Garden, seasonal vegetable research and ongoing aquaponics... Read More →
