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... Read More →
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/... Read More →
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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... Read More →
This tour is for Simms Elementary School students who have been exploring plants through real life exposure to roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds and learning about how plants grow and why they are critical for human survival and sustainability.
Learn how to grow blackberries and blueberries, a two for one seminar with Galveston County Master Gardener Monica Martens. Monica will present blackberry and blueberry varieties, cultivation, fertilization and maintenance. She will also share ideas for activities with kids. After the presentation, a tour of the berry plants in the Discovery Garden will follow, at about... Read More →
These students are currently studying alternative agriculture, native plants, and integrated plant management.
Classical Conversations is a homeschooling program designed to support parents in educating their children through a blend of at-home learning and weekly classroom experiences.