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Texas Superstar® Plant Series: Be A Superstar with Perennials & Per-Annual

March 17, 2025 by jjessen

Join Galveston County Master Gardeners Sue Bain and Karen Nelson, for an exploration of Texas Superstar® Plants that can live longer than two years and tropical perennials as annuals. Get your garden ready by selecting heat and drought resistant plants that require minimal care, while adding color and curb appeal to your home garden. ***NOTE LOCATION – Discovery Garden in Carbide Park, 4102 Main St (FM 519), La Marque, 77568***

For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065

Click here to register: https://galveston.agrilife.org/event/texas-superstar-plant-series-be-a-superstar-with-perennials-pre-annual/

 

Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the program should contact the County Extension Office at least one week prior to the program or event to request assistance.
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 Cooperating.

Tagged With: Galveston County AgriLife Extension, Galveston County Master Gardeners, Horticulture, Perennials, pre-annual, Texas Superstar® plants

Urban Orchard Series: Blackberries & Blueberries for Small Yards

March 13, 2025 by jjessen

Learn how to grow blackberries and blueberries, a two for one seminar with Galveston County Master Gardener Monica Martens. Monica will present blackberry and blueberry varieties, cultivation, fertilization and maintenance. She will also share ideas for activities with kids. After the presentation, a tour of the berry plants in the Discovery Garden will follow, at about 10 am.  ***NOTE LOCATION – Discovery Garden in Carbide Park, 4102 Main St (FM 519), La Marque, 77568***

For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065

Click her to register:  https://galveston.agrilife.org/event/urban-orchard-series-blackberries-blueberries-for-small-yards-2/

 

Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the program should contact the County Extension Office at least one week prior to the program or event to request assistance.
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 Cooperating.

Tagged With: blackberries, blackberry cultivation & fertilization, blueberries, blueberry cultivation & fertilization, Galveston County AgriLife Extension, Galveston County Master Gardeners, Horticulture

POSTPONED Discovery Garden Tour by R.Fenton & Team for Texas City Afterschool Program

March 7, 2025 by afarris

This tour is for Simms Elementary School students who have been exploring plants through real life exposure to roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds and learning about how plants grow and why they are critical for human survival and sustainability.

Tagged With: Discovery Garden @ Carbide Park, Galveston County Master Gardeners, Gardening

Discovery Garden Tour for Clear Lake Chapter of NPSOT by F. Resch & Team

March 7, 2025 by afarris

Tagged With: Butterflies, Galveston County Master Gardeners, Native_Plants, Pollinators

Plant Propagation 101 by D. Eskins @ Nassau Bay Garden Club

March 5, 2025 by afarris

Open to Public

Tagged With: Galveston County Master Gardeners, Gardening, Propagation

Ask a MG Booths by B.Etie & Team @ FOMG Herb Fair & Luncheon

March 4, 2025 by afarris

Open to Public

Tagged With: Galveston County Master Gardeners, Gardening, Herbs

**RESCHEDULED** Backyard Composting

February 19, 2025 by jjessen

**Rescheduled to September 2025**

Galveston County Master Gardener Christie McGrath will present Backyard Composting where you’ll learn how to turn yard waste and kitchen scraps into a valuable addition to your soil. We’ll review the science behind composting, what materials are compostable and overcoming challenges.  This presentation will cover a variety of composting methods and help you determine the right one for you. For beginner and experienced composters.

For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065

 

 

Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the program should contact the County Extension Office at least one week prior to the program or event to request assistance.
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 Cooperating.

Tagged With: backyard composting, compost methods, Composting, Galveston County AgriLife Extension, Galveston County Master Gardeners, Horticulture, how to compost, use kitchen scraps for compost, use yard waste for compost

**RESCHEDULED** Texas Superstar® Plant Series: Be A Superstar With Annuals

February 19, 2025 by jjessen

**Rescheduled to a date to be determined later in 2025**

Do you love spring flowers but get frustrated that they only last a short time before succumbing to the Texas heat and humidity? Are you spending additional money replacing your annuals two or three times a year? Are low maintenance fall color annuals a priority to you? Join Galveston County Master Gardeners Patty McElhany and Stacy Mills as they discuss Texas Superstar® annuals proven to survive and thrive in our Gulf Coast climate. ***NOTE LOCATION – Discovery Garden in Carbide Park, 4102 Main St (FM 519), La Marque, 77568***

For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065

 

Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the program should contact the County Extension Office at least one week prior to the program or event to request assistance.
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 Cooperating.

Tagged With: annuals, annuals for Texas Gulf Coast, Galveston County AgriLife Extension, Galveston County Master Gardeners, Horticulture, Texas Superstar® plants

Ask a MG Booth by D. Woodbury & Team @ Jimbo’s Nursery Happy 50th

February 19, 2025 by afarris

Open to Public

Tagged With: Galveston County Master Gardeners, Gardening

Ask a MG Booth by A.Alvarez & B.Jaschek @ Coastal Point Living Spring Fling

February 19, 2025 by afarris

Open to Public

Tagged With: Galveston County Master Gardeners, Gardening

Ask a MG Booth @ Bay Area Plant Exchange Swap

February 19, 2025 by afarris

Open to Public

Tagged With: Galveston County Master Gardeners, Gardening

Texas Superstar® Plant Series: You Too Can Be A Superstar Gardener

February 18, 2025 by jjessen

First of a 5-part series, check out Texas Superstar® plants with Galveston County Master Gardeners Sue Bain and Karen Nelson. Texas Superstar® plants thrive easily in our tough Texas environment and produce stellar blooms and fruit. Whether you are a novice or experienced gardener, you will be able to choose Superstar® plants from this presentation that can be planted in your garden beds. ***NOTE LOCATION – Discovery Garden in Carbide Park, 4102 Main St (FM 519), La Marque, 77568***

For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065

Click here to register: https://galveston.agrilife.org/event/texas-superstar-plant-series-you-too-can-be-a-superstar-gardener

 

Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the program should contact the County Extension Office at least one week prior to the program or event to request assistance.
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 Cooperating.

Tagged With: Galveston County AgriLife Extension, Galveston County Master Gardeners, Horticulture, plants thrive in Texas environment, Texas Superstar® plants

Herb Series: Making Herbal Teas & Tisanes

February 18, 2025 by jjessen

Galveston County Master Gardeners Donna Merritt and Briana Etie continue the Herb Series with another hands-on workshop using herbs to make herbal tisanes, teas, mocktails, and refreshing drinks. “How-to” demonstrations will be given for lavender lemonade, herbal mocktails and tisanes. For the hands-on portion, participants will have the opportunity to create their own herbal tisane or tea with herbs and teas purchased as well as with herbs grown in the herb beds from our Discovery Garden.

For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065

Click here to register: https://galveston.agrilife.org/event/herb-series-making-herbal-teas-tisanes/

 

Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the program should contact the County Extension Office at least one week prior to the program or event to request assistance.
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 Cooperating.

Tagged With: Galveston County AgriLife Extension, Galveston County Master Gardeners, hands-on workshop, herbal tea making, herbal tisane making, Herbs, Horticulture, teas

Discovery Garden Tour for 85yr old Birthday Girl by P. Hunter & Team

February 17, 2025 by afarris

Tagged With: Galveston County Master Gardeners, Gardening

Good Bugs & Bad Bugs by H. Wolpa @ Country Place Garden Club

February 17, 2025 by afarris

Tagged With: beneficial insects, Galveston County Master Gardeners, Gardening

Greenhouses by B. Etie @ Alvin Garden Club

February 3, 2025 by afarris

Open to Public

Tagged With: Galveston County Master Gardeners, Gardening, Greenhouses

Vegetable Garden Series: Chili Peppers From A to Z

January 31, 2025 by jjessen

Galveston County Master Gardener Gene Speller will discuss best practices for cultivating chili peppers from seed to harvest. He will also include specific descriptions and recommendations for over 40 different varieties of sweet and hot peppers along with a few culinary suggestions. Additionally, a discussion of insect and disease control recommendations for peppers will be included.

For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065

Click here to register: https://galveston.agrilife.org/event/vegetable-garden-series-chili-peppers-from-a-to-z/

 

Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the program should contact the County Extension Office at least one week prior to the program or event to request assistance.
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 Cooperating.

Tagged With: Galveston County AgriLife Extension, Galveston County Master Gardeners, Horticulture, insect & disease control for peppers, pepper cultivation, Peppers, sweet & hot peppers

Herb Garden Series: Herb Propagation

January 31, 2025 by jjessen

Galveston County Master Gardeners Briana Etie and Donna Merritt will present hands-on demonstrations in propagation techniques with seeds and cuttings of herbs. They will also share tips for growing herbs in our Gulf Coast gardens.

For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065

Click here to register: https://galveston.agrilife.org/event/herb-garden-series-herb-propagation/

 

Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the program should contact the County Extension Office at least one week prior to the program or event to request assistance.
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 Cooperating.

Tagged With: Galveston County AgriLife Extension, Galveston County Master Gardeners, growing herbs on the Gulf Coast, herb cuttings, herb demonstration, herb propagation, herb seeds, Horticulture

Canceled – Reschedule TBD Discovery Garden Tour for Classical Conversations by P. Hunter & Team

January 30, 2025 by afarris

Classical Conversations is a homeschooling program designed to support parents in educating their children through a blend of at-home learning and weekly classroom experiences.

Tagged With: Discovery Garden @ Carbide Park, Galveston County Master Gardeners

Vegetable Garden Series: Spring Vegetables

January 28, 2025 by jjessen

Galveston County Master Gardener Gene Speller will present basic information on how to plan a vegetable garden that works best for you. He will also include a brief discussion of “Fun Facts and Tips” for growing 10 popular Spring Vegetables in Galveston County (Tomatoes, Chili Peppers, Green Beans, Sweet Corn, Cucumbers, Squash, Okra, Eggplant, Irish Potatoes, and Carrots). Additionally, this program includes a discussion of applicable Integrated Pest Management (IPM) methods.

For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065

Click here to register: https://galveston.agrilife.org/event/vegetable-garden-series-spring-vegetables/

 

Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the program should contact the County Extension Office at least one week prior to the program or event to request assistance.
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 Cooperating.

Tagged With: Galveston County AgriLife Extension, Galveston County Master Gardeners, Horticulture, Intergrated Pest Management methods, planning a vegetable garden, spring vegetables

Vegetable Garden Series: Tomato Stress Management, Pt. 3 of 3

January 28, 2025 by jjessen

Do you want to learn how to grow great tomatoes? This is the third in a series by Galveston County Master Gardener Ira Gervais, learning about growing great tomatoes in Galveston County. Program overview includes identifying tomato diseases and insect stress, and how to minimize them to increase yields.

For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065

Click here to register: https://galveston.agrilife.org/event/vegetable-garden-series-tomato-stress-management-pt-3-of-3-2/

 

Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the program should contact the County Extension Office at least one week prior to the program or event to request assistance.
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 Cooperating.

Tagged With: Galveston County AgriLife Extension, Galveston County Master Gardeners, Horticulture, managing tomato stress, tomato diseases, tomato pests, tomato stress

Canceled: House Plants by K. Gephart @ Bay Area Welcome Neighbors Club

January 23, 2025 by afarris

Tagged With: Container Gardening, Galveston County Master Gardeners, House Plants

Successful Container Gardening by K. Gephart @ Bellavita Late Bloomers Garden Club

January 22, 2025 by afarris

Tagged With: Container Gardening, Galveston County Master Gardeners

Let’s Compost by S. Bors-Koefoed @ Bellavita Late Bloomers Garden Club

January 22, 2025 by afarris

Tagged With: Composting, Galveston County Master Gardeners

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