Galveston County Master Gardener Hazel Lampton will present a hands-on workshop for T-bud grafting. We will explore methods used on peach, plum, pear, apple and other fruit trees. ***NOTE: Workshop is limited to 20 participants. You must pre-register to participate***
To register and for more information: https://galveston.agrilife.org/event/t-bud-grafting/
Join Horticulture Agent Stephen Brueggerhoff for a presentation exploring fig culture in Galveston County. We will cover the rich history of fig production in our county, discover growth habit, fruiting, varieties and maintenance. We will visit our Discovery Garden Orchard to check out our collection of figs, and if the fruit is willing we’ll sample varieties.
To register and for more information: https://galveston.agrilife.org/event/fabulous-figs/
Presented by Horticulture Agent Stephen Brueggerhoff, we will explore blackberry cultivation including varieties (thorned and thornless), growth habit and seasonal pruning, trellising systems and fertilization. You will learn about soil preparation and planting, as well as disease and pest management.
To register and for more information: https://galveston.agrilife.org/event/blackberry-culture/
Presented by Galveston County Master Gardener Robert Marshall, we will explore the history of strawberries in our area and give you expert advice to help you successfully grow strawberries in Galveston County. Marshall will include the correct time to plant, the best varieties for this area, and planting bare root vs plugs. He will also tell you how to prepare your strawberry beds, water and fertilizer needs, and disease and pest control.
Summer pruning fruit trees is a must to maintain tree health and promote next year’s production. Join Texas Master Gardener Robert Marshall and Extension Horticulture Agent Stephen Brueggerhoff to learn best methods for pruning peach, pear and plum. Included is a review of fruit tree species growth and habit, open center versus central leader pruning, and general maintenance tips. Half the program is presented indoors, remaining program will be hands-on pruning in the Discovery Garden orchard in Carbide Park. Bring your personal hand-pruning shears. Registration is required.
For more information and to register: https://galveston.agrilife.org/event/summer-pruning-fruit-trees/
Three fruit orchards are on the tour this year. Vegetable gardens at each site will also be open. The tour sites contain a wide variety of fruit trees, ranging from a peach orchard in Dickinson, the Galveston County Master Gardener Discovery Garden Orchard in La Marque, and a sizeable home orchard in Santa Fe.
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Orchard locations:
1. Wilson and Renee Hillman’s Fruits ‘n Such orchard at 6309 Ave. U, Dickinson, TX 77539; located off Bowerman Road and FM 517; ph. 832-443-6733
2. Galveston County Master Gardener Discovery Garden, 4102 Main Street (Hwy 519), La Marque, TX 77568
3. Galveston County Master Gardener homeowner at 5202 Highland Road, Santa Fe, TX 77517.
Each site will be open from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon.
No pre-registration needed; visit sites in any desired order. There is no RAIN DATE for this event. It will occur, rain or shine. Wear appropriate shoes and bring other rain gear as needed.