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Herbs by D. Merritt @ Friendswood Garden Emporium

January 15, 2026 by afarris

Open to Public

Tagged With: Galveston County Master Gardeners, Herbs, Horticulture

Container Herbs by B. Etie – La Marque Garden Club

January 10, 2026 by afarris

Open to Public

Tagged With: Container Gardening, Container Herbs, Galveston County Master Gardeners, Herbs

Herb Series: Crafting with Herbs

August 14, 2025 by jjessen

Are you interested in crafting with herbs or seeking thoughtful holiday gifts made from natural ingredients? Galveston County Master Gardeners Lynne Slaton and Reagan Mears will be instructing on creating herbal salts, featuring a presentation about Yaupon tea, and including a demonstration on flower pressing as well as constructing a flower press. Participants will engage in hands-on tea blending using black tea, green tea, and a variety of herbs.  This session will cover several commonly used herbs for tea blending and include an opportunity to assemble a bouquet garni.

For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065

Register online below.

 

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: crafting, flower pressing, Galveston County AgriLife Extension, Galveston County Master Gardeners, Herbs, hobbies, Horticulture, tea blends

Raised Beds for Vegetable Gardening by S. Holliday @ Dig n Design Garden Club

July 19, 2025 by afarris

Tagged With: Galveston County Master Gardeners, Gardening, Herbs, Vegetables

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

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

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

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

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

Herb Garden Series: Designing & Growing an Herb Garden

December 3, 2024 by jjessen

In this presentation Galveston County Master Gardeners Donna Merritt and Briana Etie will discuss topics on thought-provoking herb garden designs, when to plant herbs, good cultural herb practices and herb plant knowledge for Galveston County. A tour of the herb garden will follow presentation. ***Note Location – The lecture and tour will be at the Discovery Garden in Carbide Park, 4102 Main Street, La Marque.

For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065

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

 

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: designing an herb garden, Galveston County AgriLife Extension, Galveston County Master Gardeners, growing herbs, herb garden, Herbs, Horticulture

Beauty with Herbs by B. Etie & D. Merritt – League City Garden Club @ Discovery Garden

August 1, 2024 by afarris

Members Only Event

Tagged With: Galveston County Master Gardeners, Herbs

MG Booths at Friends of Moody Gardens Herb Fair

January 20, 2024 by afarris

GCMG Herb Sales and Ask a MG Booth.  Herb Fair 2024 theme is “The Grape State of Texas,” featuring a discussion about Texas grapes and wines, led by Dr. Justin Scheiner, an associate professor and extension viticulture specialist at Texas A&M’s Department of Horticultural Sciences.

Tagged With: Galveston County Master Gardeners, Herbs, Horticulture

Nassau Bay Garden Club General Mtg

October 22, 2023 by afarris

Herbs for the Gulf Coast

Tagged With: Galveston County Master Gardeners, Herbs

March Madness at the Garden Plant Sale

February 13, 2023 by stephenbrueggerhoff

MARCH MADNESS PLANT SALE !

Come to our Discovery Garden, 4102 Main Street, La Marque for an in-person plant sale. Featuring Master Gardener grown plants, perennials, spring vegetables, peppers & herbs.

Shop 9am to 12pm, March 23, 2023.

Visit the Galveston County Master Gardeners’ online store for more details:  https://store.galvestonmg.org

Tagged With: Galveston County Master Gardeners, Herbs, Master Gardener Grown, Peppers, Vegetables

Herbs for the Gulf Coast Garden 2022

September 8, 2022 by stephenbrueggerhoff

Galveston County Master Gardeners Briana Etie & Nancy Langston-Noh will present hands on demonstrations in propagation techniques and make tussie mussies. They will also share herb uses, preservation techniques and tips for growing herbs in our Gulf Coast Gardens. Registration required.

*Registration is limited 35 participates* Click here to register for the workshop

 

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

Tagged With: Galveston, Gulf Coast Gardening Seminars, Herbs

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Mar 14
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Herbs by D. Merritt @ Friendswood Garden Emporium

Apr 15
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Container Herbs by B. Etie – La Marque Garden Club

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