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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 →

Ready, Set, Spring! Online Plant Sale

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

READY, SET, SPRING! ONLINE PLANT SALE Choose from hundreds of plants adapted to the Texas Gulf Coast growing area.  Fruit & citrus trees, tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, lilies, and perennials will be available. Browse online starting February 3 Shop NOON TO NOON Feb 10 – Feb 11 online & schedule a curbside pick-up time. Visit the... 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 →

Veggie Garden Series: Tomato Stress Management

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

Do you want to learn how to grow great tomatoes? This is the third in a series by Galveston County Master Gardener Ira Gervais, learning about growing great tomatoes in Galveston County. Program overview includes identifying tomato diseases and insect stress, and how to minimize them to increase yields. For additional questions about the program,... Read More →

Seminar: Earth-Kind Landscaping for Garden Success

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

Explore Earth-Kind Landscaping practices with Horticulture Agent Stephen Brueggerhoff and Galveston County Master Gardener Judy Anderson.  Stephen will present basic landscape design methods you can use planning your home landscape, and Stephen and Judy will take us on a tour of the Earth-Kind Garden at our Discovery Garden. *Registration is required.  Class is limited to... Read More →

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 →