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Urban Orchard Series: Planting Fruit Trees the Right Way

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In this hands-on workshop, learn from Galveston County Master Gardener Herman Auer for best methods planting stone fruit plants and citrus. Techniques include sapling evaluation for plant vigor, root washing and root pruning. Wedge grafting fruit and citrus trees is included, along with best methods of planting.

***NOTE LOCATION: Master Gardener Discovery Garden in Carbide Park, 4102 Main St (FM519), La Marque, 77568***

For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065

Click here to register: https://galveston.agrilife.org/event/urban-orchard-series-planting-fruit-trees-the-right-way/

If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the Extension Office no later than two weeks before the program.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides equal opportunities in its programs and employment to all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.

Vegetable Garden Series: Growing Great Tomatoes, Pt. 2 of 3

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Part two of the three part series Growing Great Tomatoes by Galveston County Master Gardener Ira Gervais. Ira reveals his secrets of successful planting and production of great tomatoes. Learn about the various varieties that do well in this area, making your selections, when to transplant your seedlings and various growing techniques. Information on soil requirements, needed nutrients and temperature ranges for best tomato fruit set. With this knowledge, you can become the tomato king on your street and be challenged by your friends.

For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065

Click here to register: https://galveston.agrilife.org/event/vegetable-garden-series-growing-great-tomatoes-pt-2-of-3/

If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the Extension Office no later than two weeks before the program.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides equal opportunities in its programs and employment to all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.

Urban Orchard Series: Growing Peaches in Galveston County

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Galveston County Master Gardener Herman Auer, with over 60 years of experience growing stone fruit in Galveston County, will guide you to practices to successfully 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, and the best planting locations. Topics will include chill hours, rootstock, pruning to shape for air flow, production, thinning methods that lead to larger fruit, and diseases and insects.

For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065

Click here to register: https://galveston.agrilife.org/event/urban-orchard-series-growing-peaches-in-galveston-county-2/

If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the Extension Office no later than two weeks before the program.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides equal opportunities in its programs and employment to all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.

Urban Orchard Series: Wedge Grafting

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Galveston County Master Gardeners Hazel Lampton and Debbie Espinosa will discuss the how, when, & why of wedge, whip and tongue, and chip bud method grafting. This hands-on program will give you choices to graft stone fruit, pome evergreen fruit trees. The possibilities are endless when you know how to graft your own fruit trees!

***NOTE: Class is limited to 20 persons participating. You must pre-register in order to attend. Other persons may attend for observation only.***

For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065

Click here for Registration: https://galveston.agrilife.org/event/urban-orchard-series-wedge-grafting-2/

If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the Extension Office no later than two weeks before the program.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides equal opportunities in its programs and employment to all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.

Going Nuts for Pecans 2023

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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 Office no later than five days before the program.

Rescheduled: Fall Fairy Garden Workshop

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The program Fall Fairy Garden Workshop is rescheduled for February 2024. We apologize for the inconvenience, and we look forward to hosting your interest in 2024.

Spark your child’s imagination and learn to build your own Fall Fairy Garden. Fairy gardens nurture creativity and make direct connections to our natural world. We will supply materials to make your garden fairy feel right at home. Registration fee is $25; registration link coming soon!

  • NOTE:
    • Workshop is limited to 24 participates = 12 pairs (1 adult and 1 child)
    • Limiting registration for children age 6 to 12 years old.
    • You must pre-register in order to attend.

*Cancellation requests made 24 hours in advance of time of event will receive refund minus Square fees. No refunds for cancellations less than 24 hours from time of event.

For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065.

If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the Extension Office no later than two weeks before the program.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides equal opportunities in its programs and employment to all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.

2023 Galveston County Master Gardener Fall Festival

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Join us for fun, food and discovery October 21 from 9am to 2 pm, celebrating community at our Galveston County Master Gardener 2023 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, crafts and more!
  • Discovery Garden Tours
  • Hourly garden seminars
  • Extension programs: take a ride on the blender bike to learn about nutrition; Ask a Master Gardener booth for plant questions; sea turtle conservation activity for the kiddo’s, and more!

More info coming soon! If you have questions about the program please call 281-534-3413, and we’ll see you in the garden!

If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the Galveston County AgriLife Extension office no later than two weeks before the program.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides equal opportunities in its programs and employment to all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.

Discovery Garden: Open Garden Days

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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 program, and Urban Orchard programs featuring citrus, peach, fig, pear and plum trees. We offer workshops and demonstrations through hands-on learning at our garden for the benefit of our community

Galveston County Home Orchard Tour

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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 at 6309 Ave. U, Dickinson, TX 77539; located off Bowerman Road and FM 517; ph. 832-443-6733

2. Galveston County Master Gardener Discovery Garden, 4102 Main Street (Hwy 519), La Marque, TX 77568

Each site will be open from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

No pre-registration needed; visit sites in any desired order. There is no RAIN DATE for this event. It will occur, rain or shine. Wear appropriate shoes and bring other rain gear as needed.

Urban Orchard Series: Propagating Fig Trees

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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 1 p.m.
  • Note: If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the Extension Office no later than two weeks before the program.

Urban Orchard Series: Growing Pecans at Home

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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 no later than 10 days before the program.i

Going Nuts for Pecans – Gulf Coast Gardening Seminar

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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 five days before the program.

Blooms and Bulbs Sale

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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 days before the program.

Bakcyard Citrus – Gulf Coast Gardening Series Seminar

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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 contact the Extension Office no later than five days before the program.

Galveston County Master Gardener Fall Festival

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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, crafts and more!
  • Discovery Garden Tours
  • Hourly garden seminars
  • Extension programs: take a ride on the blender bike to learn about nutrition; Ask a Master Gardener booth for plant questions; sea turtle conservation activity for the kiddo’s, and more!

To find out more: https://galveston.agrilife.org/ or call 281-534-3413

If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the Extension Office no later than five days before the program.

T-Bud Grafting – Gulf Coast Gardening Seminar

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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, please contact the Extension Office no later than five days before the program.

Galveston County Home Orchard Tour

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Three fruit orchards are on the tour this year. Vegetable gardens at each site will also be open. The tour sites contain a wide variety of fruit trees, ranging from a peach orchard in Dickinson, the Galveston County Master Gardener Discovery Garden Orchard in La Marque, and a sizeable home orchard in Santa Fe.

Click Here for the flyer and detailed map & directions.

Orchard locations:
1. Wilson and Renee Hillman’s Fruits ‘n Such orchard at 6309 Ave. U, Dickinson, TX 77539; located off Bowerman Road and FM 517; ph. 832-443-6733

2. Galveston County Master Gardener Discovery Garden, 4102 Main Street (Hwy 519), La Marque, TX 77568

3. Galveston County Master Gardener homeowner at 5202 Highland Road, Santa Fe, TX 77517.

Each site will be open from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon.

No pre-registration needed; visit sites in any desired order. There is no RAIN DATE for this event. It will occur, rain or shine. Wear appropriate shoes and bring other rain gear as needed.