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5th Annual Fall Festival & Plant Sale 2026

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FALL FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

Celebrate the fall season with the Galveston County Master Gardeners at this family-friendly community event featuring educational exhibits, gardening demonstrations, interactive activities, and one of Galveston County’s most anticipated seasonal plant sales. Meet Texas A&M AgriLife Extension experts from Horticulture, 4-H & Youth Development, Family & Community Health, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Coastal & Marine Resources, along with the Galveston Bay Area Chapter Master Naturalists.

EVENT FEATURES

  • Plant Sale
  • Educational Exhibits
  • Garden Tours
  • Children’s Activities
  • Ask a Master Gardener
  • Extension Educational Booths
  • Booth Decorating Contest
  • Antique Tractor Display
  • Food

PLANT SALE SPOTLIGHT

  • Fall Vegetables
  • Herbs & Edibles
  • Native Plants
  • Pollinator-Friendly Plants
  • Fruit Trees
  • Master Gardener-Grown Plants
  • Garden Supplies
  • Artisan & Handmade Goods

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.

Urban Orchard Series – T-Bud Grafting

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Discover the art and science of propagating fruit trees through T-bud grafting! Join Galveston County Master Gardener Hazel Lampton for this interactive, hands-on workshop designed to teach gardeners the techniques used to successfully graft many common fruit trees.

Participants will explore:

  • Why grafting is used to improve fruit quality, preserve desirable varieties, and speed fruit production.
  • How to select compatible rootstock and healthy budwood.
  • Proper timing and techniques for successful T-bud grafting.
  • Best practices for caring for newly grafted trees.
  • Applications for peach, plum, pear, apple, citrus, and other compatible fruit trees.

This workshop combines classroom instruction with live demonstrations and hands-on practice, giving participants the confidence to begin grafting their own trees at home.

Workshop is limited to 20 participants. You must pre-register to participate.

Registration for this seminar has closed.

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.

Urban Orchard Series – Growing Strawberries

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Fresh, flavorful strawberries can thrive on the Gulf Coast with the right planning and care! Join Galveston County Master Gardener Michael Reed as he shares practical, research-based techniques for growing productive strawberry plants at home.

Topics include:

  • Selecting the best strawberry varieties for Gulf Coast growing conditions
  • Choosing between plugs and bare-root plants
  • Planting in raised beds, containers, or traditional garden rows
  • Soil preparation, fertilization, irrigation, and proper plant spacing
  • Companion planting and seasonal maintenance
  • Identifying common pests and diseases
  • Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies to keep plants healthy
  • Tips for maximizing berry production from planting through harvest

Whether you’re planting your very first strawberry bed or looking to improve an existing one, this seminar will provide the knowledge and confidence to grow sweet, delicious berries in your own backyard.

Registration for this seminar has closed.

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.

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.

Registration for this seminar has closed.

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.

Registration for this seminar has closed.

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.

Path to the Plate – Cool Season Veggies

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Don’t put away your gardening tools when summer ends—some of the best harvests of the year are just beginning! Join Galveston County Master Gardeners John Mitchiner and Wendy Oalmann for Path to the Plate – Cool Season Veggies, an informative workshop designed to help gardeners take advantage of the Gulf Coast’s productive fall growing season. Discover why fall is often considered the ideal time for growing vegetables and learn how to set the stage for a successful harvest.

Participants will learn when and how to plant, proper care and maintenance practices, harvest timing, nutritional benefits, and integrated pest management techniques to help keep their fall gardens healthy, productive, and full of fresh flavors.

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.

Registration for this seminar has closed.

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.