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Yes, You Can Grow Rhubarb Here!

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Think rhubarb can’t be grown along the Texas Gulf Coast? Think again. Join Galveston County Master Gardener John Ely to learn how gardeners in coastal Texas can successfully grow this beloved tart perennial as an annual crop.

This seminar will explore the key differences between growing rhubarb in our warm climate and the traditional methods used farther north. Topics will include selecting varieties, starting plants for transplanting, proper planting times, and the care and feeding needed for a productive harvest. Whether you’re a curious gardener or a rhubarb enthusiast, you’ll discover practical techniques for growing this unique crop in Galveston County.

Yes, You Can Grow Rhubarb Here!

Rhubarb

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Registration deadline is August 13, 2026 at 3 pm

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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is an equal opportunity employer and program provider.

Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the program should contact the Galveston County Extension Office at 281-534-3413 prior to the program or event to request mobility, hearing, visual or other assistance.

Texas Superstar® Plants for Tough Texas Conditions

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Discover resilient, high-performing plants with Galveston County Master Gardeners Sue Bain and Briana Etie. Looking for plants that can thrive through drought, extreme heat, high humidity, and salty coastal air? Join us to explore Texas Superstar® Plants- carefully selected varieties that have been tested and proven to excel in challenging Texas growing conditions.

Learn which Superstar selections are best suited for Galveston County landscapes and gardens, and discover plants that provide outstanding color, beauty, productivity, and reliability with less maintenance. Whether you’re planning a new garden or refreshing an existing landscape, you’ll leave with practical recommendations for plants that perform when Texas weather puts them to the test.

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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is an equal opportunity employer and program provider.

Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the program should contact the Galveston County Extension Office at 281-534-3413 prior to the program or event to request mobility, hearing, visual or other assistance.

Landscaping in the Earth-Kind® Garden

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Explore the principles of beautiful, environmentally responsible landscaping in this two-part program with Galveston County Master Gardeners Judy Anderson and Steve Holliday.

In the classroom session, Steve will discuss site planning, plant selection, and sustainable cultivation practices that help create attractive landscapes while conserving resources and protecting the environment. Following the presentation, Judy will lead a guided walking tour of the Discovery Garden, highlighting how design elements such as color, texture, proportion, line, and scale work together in both plantings and hardscape features. Discover how thoughtful landscape design can transform any garden into a functional and visually appealing outdoor space.

Landscaping in the Earth-Kind® Garden

Earth-Kind® Series

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Registration deadline is August 20, 2026 at 3 pm

Complete registration form below

Please register each participant separately

Name*
Address*
Email*
How did you hear about our seminar?*

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is an equal opportunity employer and program provider.

Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the program should contact the Galveston County Extension Office at 281-534-3413 prior to the program or event to request mobility, hearing, visual or other assistance.