Galveston County Master Gardener Kevin Lancon will explore benefits of vertical gardening. Kevin will discuss different structures and systems just right for limited space, veggie varieties that climb to the top of the list, and best approach for getting started. Registration is required. To register and for more information: https://galveston.agrilife.org/event/growing-upwards-vertical-gardening/ If special program accommodations by... Read More →
We will have fruit and citrus trees, tomatoes and perennial varieties available for purchase. Shop NOON TO NOON September 9 – September 10 online. Visit the Galveston County Master Gardeners’ online store for more details – https://store.galvestonmg.org
Galveston County Master Gardener Kevin Lancon will highlight best practices successfully growing bulb onions, garlic, leek, and multiplier shallots. Kevin will share his experience perfecting the art of growing onions and garlic. Registration is required. To register and for more information: https://galveston.agrilife.org/event/onions-and-garlic/ If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the Extension Office... Read More →
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 →
Galveston County Master Gardener Hazel Lampton will present a hands-on workshop for T-bud grafting. We will explore methods used on peach, plum, pear, apple and other fruit trees. ***NOTE: Workshop is limited to 20 participants. You must pre-register to participate*** To register and for more information: https://galveston.agrilife.org/event/t-bud-grafting/ If special program accommodations by participants are needed,... Read More →
Galveston County Master Gardener and citrus expert Robert Marshall’s presentation will feature citrus tree varieties for our area, rootstocks, nutrients, disease (citrus canker and citrus greening), insect problems, control of birds and critters, and freeze protection. Registration is required. To register and for more information: https://galveston.agrilife.org/event/backyard-citrus If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please... Read More →
Come join for fun, food and discovery October 8 from 9am to 2 pm, celebrating community at our Galveston County Master Gardener Fall Festival and Plant Sale. Located at our Discovery Garden in Carbide Park, 4102 Main St, La Marque, you can enjoy: Plant sale offering Master Gardener grown plants, fall veggies, herbs, plumeria, snaptinis,... Read More →
Featuring hardy hibiscus, snapdragons, amaryllis, narcissus, various lilies and more for purchase. Shop NOON TO NOON October 28 – October 29 online. Visit the Galveston County Master Gardeners’ online store for more details – https://store.galvestonmg.org or call 281-534-3413 If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the Extension Office no later than five... Read More →
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 →
Join Horticulture Agent Stephen Brueggerhoff, presenting pecan cultivation and tree maintenance in Galveston County. We will also exhibit award winning pecans and distribute ribbons for winners of the 2022 Galveston County Pecan Show. Registration is required. For more information: https://galveston.agrilife.org/event/going-nuts-for-pecans-gulf-coast-gardening-seminar/ If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the Extension Office no later than... Read More →
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 →
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 →