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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

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

**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

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

Butterfly & Pollinator Gardening by P. Koenig @ Galveston Garden Club

January 17, 2025 by afarris

Open to Public

Tagged With: Butterflies, Galveston County Master Gardeners, native plants, Pollinators, Texas Superstar® plants

Perennials by B. Etie @ Texas City Garden Club

January 9, 2025 by afarris

Open to Public

Tagged With: Galveston County Master Gardeners, Perennials, Texas Superstar® plants

Texas Superstar Plants by B. Etie @ Texas City Garden Club

January 9, 2025 by afarris

Open to Public

Tagged With: Galveston County Master Gardeners, Perennials, Texas Superstar® plants

Hibiscus Perennials by S. Phillips @ Begonia Society Garden Club

January 9, 2025 by afarris

Open to Public

Tagged With: Galveston County Master Gardeners, Perennials, Texas Superstar® plants

Texas Superstars by S. Mills & P. McElhany @ Jimbo’s Nursery

December 6, 2024 by afarris

Open to Public

Tagged With: Galveston County Master Gardeners, Texas Superstar® plants

Texas Superstar Plants by S. Bain & K. Nelson @ Weed & Wish Garden Club

August 1, 2024 by afarris

Tagged With: Galveston County Master Gardeners, Texas Superstar® plants, TexasSuperstars

Texas Superstar Plants @ Helen Hall Library

August 1, 2024 by afarris

Open to Public

Tagged With: Galveston County Master Gardeners, Texas Superstar® plants

Bolivar Bloomers Monthly Mtg

March 3, 2024 by afarris

Texas Superstars & Earth-Kind Gardening

Tagged With: Earth-Kind Gardening, Galveston County Master Gardeners, Texas Superstar® plants

You Too Can Be A Superstar Gardener

February 22, 2024 by jjessen

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.

For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065

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

If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the Extension Office no later than two weeks before the program.
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 of Texas Cooperating.

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

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