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Blackberry Culture – Gulf Coast Gardening seminar

Presented by 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. Registration is required. To register and for more information: https://galveston.agrilife.org/event/blackberry-culture/ If special program accommodations by... Read More →

Fabulous Figs! – Gulf Coast Gardening seminar

Join Horticulture Agent Stephen Brueggerhoff for a presentation exploring fig culture in Galveston County. We will cover the rich history of fig production in our county, discover growth habit, fruiting, varieties and maintenance. We will visit our Discovery Garden Orchard to check out our collection of figs, and if the fruit is willing we’ll sample... Read More →

T-Bud Grafting – Gulf Coast Gardening Seminar

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →