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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 →

Plumeria Seminar: Beautiful Blooms

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

Celebrate growing plumerias with Loretta Osteen, Galveston County Master Gardener. Loretta will share her expertise successfully growing outstanding trees known for breathtaking flowers. For additional questions about the program, call: 281-309-5065. Register at the following website: https://galveston.agrilife.org/event/beautiful-blooms-plumeria-seminar Registration deadline is May 18, 2023 at 3 p.m. Note: If special program accommodations by participants are needed,... Read More →

Tomato Tasting in the Garden: Veggie Series Event

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

Ain’t nothing like a homegrown tomato! Join Galveston County Master Gardeners as we celebrate tomato culture. The public is welcome to particiapte in the tomato tasting and contest to vote for best in show. We will also present our tomato research results to help you improve growing your homegrown tomatoes. *Note this event will be... Read More →

Event Series Discovery Garden: Open Garden Days

Discovery Garden: Open Garden Days

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

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 →

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 →

Event Series Discovery Garden: Open Garden Days

Discovery Garden: Open Garden Days

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

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 →