Bringing pecan pride, open to commercial and backyard growers, and celebrating pecan culture in Galveston County! Entries are now being accepted for the Galveston County Pecan Show, with three categories for commercial, classic and new division, and natives. Click here to find out more information, entry forms and pecan show rules: 2023 Galveston County Pecan Show Submitted... Read More →
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 →
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 and supplies, and more needed... 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 2023 Galveston County Pecan Show. Registration is required. For more information and to register: https://galveston.agrilife.org/event/pecans-seminar-and-show/ If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the Extension... Read More →