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Veggie Garden Series: Irish Potatoes

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Galveston County Master Gardener Kevin Lancon presents success growing Irish potatoes in your home garden. This presentation is for beginners and seasoned potato gardeners alike. Kevin will focus on different winning varieties for our area, best practices for maximum production, and a few facts and myths about potato gardening. Included is health and nutritional information, a few culinary tips and delicious recipes, and ways to enjoy fresh homegrown potatoes.

For additional questions about the program, call: 281-309-5065. Register at the following website: https://galveston.agrilife.org/horticulture/

  • Registration deadline is February 9, 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: 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.