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Plumeria by L. Osteen @ OLLI UTMB Campus Galveston

June 26, 2025 by afarris

Open to Public

Tagged With: Galveston County Master Gardeners, Gardening, plumeria

Plumeria by L. Osteen @ Jimbo’s Nursery

June 26, 2025 by afarris

Open to Public

Tagged With: Galveston County Master Gardeners, Gardening, plumeria

Texas Superstar® Plant Series: Be a Superstar with Annuals

June 23, 2025 by jjessen

Do you love spring flowers but get frustrated when 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

Click here to register: https://galveston.agrilife.org/event/texas-superstar-plant-series-be-a-superstar-with-annuals-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: annuals, annuals for Texas Gulf Coast, Galveston County AgriLife Extension, Galveston County Master Gardeners, Horticulture, Texas Superstar® plants

Herb Series: Culinary Herbs & Edible Flowers

June 23, 2025 by jjessen

Bring flavor and beauty from your garden into your kitchen! Join Galveston County Master Gardeners Donna Merritt and Briana Etie for their latest herb seminar and discover secrets chefs use to spice up food, while adding beauty and nutritional value. They will also introduce the delightful possibilities of edible flowers to use in salads, desserts and candies.

For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065

Click here to register: https://galveston.agrilife.org/event/herb-series-culinary-herbs-edible-flowers/

 

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: culinary herbs, edible flowers, Galveston County AgriLife Extension, Galveston County Master Gardeners, herb nutrition, Herbs, Horticulture

Vegetable Garden Series: Fall Vegetables

June 23, 2025 by jjessen

Galveston County Master Gardener Gene Speller will present a program on growing Cruciferous and other leafy vegetables normally grown during fall and winter months. The list includes popular varieties of broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, kale, mustard and turnip greens.  Other leafy vegetables include several varieties of lettuce, spinach and Swiss chard.  A discussion of applicable pest management practices is also included.  Many of the vegetables discussed in this program will be offered for sale as transplants at the Galveston County Master Gardener Annual Fall Festival & Plant Sale in October.

For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065

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

Tagged With: broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, cruciferous vegetables, fall vegetables, Galveston County AgriLife Extension, Galveston County Master Gardeners, Horticulture, kale, leafy green vegetables, lettuce, mustard greens, spinach, Swiss chard, turnip greens

Vegetable Garden Series: Onions & Garlic

June 23, 2025 by jjessen

Galveston County Master Gardener Kevin Lancon will highlight best practices successfully growing bulb onions and garlic. Additional information on health and wellness benefits of each will be presented as well as a few recipes and ways to utilize both onions and garlic in cooking and possibly a tasting item or two. Kevin will share his experience of growing onions and garlic with a number of tips and tricks to maximize results including specific variety selections that perform well in Galveston County.

For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065

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

 

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, garlic, garlic varieties, growing garlic, growing onions, Horticulture, onion varieties, onions

Herb Series: Herbs for the Health of It

May 23, 2025 by jjessen

Join Galveston County Master Gardeners Donna Merritt and Briana Etie for an enlightening seminar where ancient wisdom meets modern wellness. Learn how to use everyday herbs to boost immunity, reduce stress, and enhance vitality.

For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065

Click here to register: https://galveston.agrilife.org/event/herb-series-herbs-for-the-health-of-it/

 

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, Herbs, herbs for health, Horticulture

Amazing Succulent Plants

May 23, 2025 by jjessen

Succulent plants delight us with unique shapes, vibrant colors and ease of care. Join Galveston County Master Gardener Patricia Martin exploring her favorite succulent plants including Euphorbia, Haworthia and Aloe species. You will learn about soil preparation and planting, as well as disease and pest management.

For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065

Click here to register: https://galveston.agrilife.org/event/amazing-succulents/

 

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, succulent disease and pest management, succulent planting and soil preparation, succulent plants

Discovery Garden Tour – Galveston County 4-H Food Camp by R. Fenton & Team

May 15, 2025 by afarris

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

Discovery Garden Tour for Country Place Garden Club by R. Kriticos & Team

May 7, 2025 by afarris

Open to Public

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

Earth-Kind Gardening in Spanish by N. Torok @ Amigas Unidas

May 7, 2025 by afarris

Open to Public

Tagged With: Earth-Kind Gardening, Galveston County Master Gardeners, Gardening

Butterfly & Pollinator Gardening by B. Etie @ Mainland Rotary Mtg

May 5, 2025 by afarris

Open to Public

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

Composting 101 by S. Bors-Koefoed @ Plumeria Society of America

May 1, 2025 by afarris

Open to Public

Tagged With: Galveston County Master Gardeners, Gardening, plumeria

Texas Superstar® Plant Series: Be a Superstar with Specialty Plants

April 24, 2025 by jjessen

Galveston County Master Gardeners Steve Holliday and Karen Nelson will discuss Texas Superstar® Specialty Plants.  These specialty plants include hearty ornamentals, vegetables, herbs, citrus and grapes. Superstar plants have been selected and field tested to perform well in Texas’s challenging climate without the need for chemical pesticides and fertilizers.  Learn all about growing these superstars and see them thriving in the Discovery Garden after the presentation. ***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-specialty-plants/

 

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

Texas Superstar® Plant Series: Be a Superstar with Woody Shrubs & Trees

April 24, 2025 by jjessen

Join Galveston County Master Gardener Briana Etie in this educational series with plants that are proven to survive in our Gulf Coast area using Texas Superstar® Plants. ***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-woody-shrubs-trees/

 

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

Successful Container Gardening

April 24, 2025 by jjessen

Galveston County Master Gardener Karolyn Gephart, will present Successful Container Gardening in our Gulf Coast Region. Topics covered will be practical and useful, and will include environment planting, locations, plant categories, maintenance, benefits, and more. In addition, GCMG Kaye Corey will be demonstrating how to prepare different containers and insert the plants which will be given away during the program.

For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065

Click here to register: https://galveston.agrilife.org/event/successful-container-gardening-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: benefits of potted plants, Container Gardening, Galveston County AgriLife Extension, Galveston County Master Gardeners, Horticulture, maintenance of potted plants, planting in pots

Ask a MG Booth by K. Mehlman & Team @ OLLI Gardening Symposium UTMB Galveston

April 23, 2025 by afarris

Open to Public

Tagged With: Galveston County Master Gardeners, Gardening, Horticulture

Ask a MG Booth by K.Gephart & Team @ Heritage Gardeners Garden Tour & HUGE Plant Sale

April 3, 2025 by afarris

Open to Public

Tagged With: Galveston County Master Gardeners, Gardening, Horticulture

Ask a MG Booth by K.Gephart & Team @ Heritage Gardeners Garden Tour & HUGE Plant Sale

April 3, 2025 by afarris

Open to Public

Tagged With: Galveston County Master Gardeners, Gardening, Horticulture

Herb Series: Aromatherapy & Cleaning with Herbs

March 25, 2025 by jjessen

Galveston County Master Gardeners Donna Merritt and Briana Etie will provide an instructional presentation of herbs which can be used to promote emotional, physical and spiritual well-being. Also, how using essential oils as ingredients to create household cleaning products to reduce the use of harsh chemicals in your home.

For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065

Click here to register: https://galveston.agrilife.org/event/herb-series-aromatherapy-cleaning-with-herbs/

 

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: cleaning with herbs, essential oils for aromatherapy, Galveston County AgriLife Extension, Galveston County Master Gardeners, herb aromatherapy, Herbs, Horticulthure, using essential oils for cleaning

Plumeria Propagation

March 17, 2025 by jjessen

Celebrate growing beautiful plumerias with Loretta Osteen, Galveston County Master Gardener. Loretta will share her expertise successfully growing outstanding trees known for breathtaking flowers.

For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065

Click here to register: https://galveston.agrilife.org/event/plumeria-propagation-3/

 

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, plumeria, plumeria flowers, plumeria propagation, plumeria trees

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

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