Galveston County Master Gardeners
Galveston County – Vegetable Garden Series: Spring Vegetables
Carbide Park, 4102B Main St. La Marque, Tx 77568 4102B Main St., La MarqueGalveston County Master Gardener Kevin Lancon will share his wealth of knowledge of hands-on experience growing vegetables. Topics will include how to plan and plant a spring vegetable garden that works best for you and selecting the best varieties for Galveston County. We will also discuss pollination, mulching, the effects of full sun and shade... Read More →
Galveston County – Ready, Set, Spring! Online Plant Sale
OnlineOnline Ready, Set, Spring! plant sale will be Friday, February 16 at 12 noon until Saturday, February 17 at 12 noon. View our square store site now for info on previously sold plants and trees. https://galvestonmg.square.site (Please note that all items will say 'out of stock'. This is due to the fact that the sale... Read More →
Galveston County – Urban Orchard Series: Fig Tree Pruning & Propagation
Carbide Park 4102B Main St., La MarqueExplore best methods pruning and propagating fig trees with Galveston County Master Gardener Barbara Canetti. Barbara will cover fig growth habit and fruiting varieties, as well as maintenance. We will visit our Discovery Garden Orchard for hands on experience with our fig collection. ***NOTE LOCATION: Master Gardener Discovery Garden in Carbide Park, 4102 Main St... Read More →
Galveston County – Vegetable Garden Series: Irish Potatoes
Carbide Park, 4102B Main St. La Marque, Tx 77568 4102B Main St., La MarqueGalveston County Master Gardener Kevin Lancon presents success growing Irish potatoes in your home garden. This presentation is for beginners and seasoned potato gardeners alike. Kevin will focus on different winning varieties for our area, best practices for maximum production, and a few facts and myths about potato gardening. In addition, Family and Community Health... Read More →
Galveston County – Fairy Garden Workshop
Carbide Park, 4102B Main St. La Marque, Tx 77568 4102B Main St., La MarqueSpark your child’s imagination and learn to build your own Fairy Garden. Fairy gardens nurture creativity and make direct connections to our natural world. We will supply materials to make your garden fairy feel right at home. Registration fee is $25 per pair; sign up on the form below to save your place in the... Read More →
Galveston County – In-Person March Madness Plant Sale
Carbide Park, 4102B Main St. La Marque, Tx 77568 4102B Main St., La MarqueIt’s spring and that means working in your yard and garden. That also means that you are probably looking for new plants. We have spring vegetables and herbs, perennials and plants grown at home by Master Gardeners. Come see what we are growing and visit with Master Gardeners!
Galveston County – Plumeria Care in Winter
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension - Galveston County 4801-B Main St, La Marque, TX, United StatesPLUMERIA CARE IN WINTER Galveston County – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, 4102-B Main St. (FM 519) La Marque, TX 77568 Saturday, October 5, 2024 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Learn how to cultivate and winterize your plumeria with Loretta Osteen, Galveston County Master Gardener. Loretta will share her expertise successfully growing outstanding trees known for... Read More →
Galveston County – 3rd Annual Fall Festival & Plant Sale
Discovery Garden in Carbide Park 4102 Main St, La Marque, United StatesGALVESTON COUNTY MASTER GARDENER 3RD ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL & PLANT SALE Discovery Garden in Carbide Park, 4102 Main St, La Marque, TX Saturday, October 12, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. - 2 p.m. Galveston County Master Gardeners offer fun, food and discovery at our 3rd Annual Fall Festival and Plant Sale. Featuring Discovery Garden Tours and... Read More →
Galveston County – Greenhouse Hobbyist Seminar
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension - Galveston County 4801-B Main St, La Marque, TX, United StatesGalveston County Master Gardener Briana Etie received Greenhouse Management Advanced Training in 2019. Greenhouse Hobbyist is a thought-provoking seminar that considers greenhouses for fitting your needs. Briana will cover necessities for a healthy greenhouse such as location, flooring, heating, ventilation and cooling. Learn how a greenhouse can improve and extend your growing seasons, giving you... Read More →
Galveston County – Landscape Design for the Home Gardener
Discovery Garden in Carbide Park 4102 Main St, La Marque, United StatesExplore Landscaping Principles in this 2-part program with Galveston County Master Gardeners Judy Anderson and Steve Holliday. In the first part, Steve will discuss careful site planning, plant selection, and cultivation practices for a beautiful landscape that conserves resources and protects the environment. In the second part, Judy will lead a walking tour of the... Read More →
Galveston County – Arranging Fresh & Artificial Flowers
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension - Galveston County 4801-B Main St, La Marque, TX, United StatesRetired Galveston County Master Gardener Jackie Auer will demonstrate and explain the basic techniques of fresh and artificial flower arranging. She has produced arrangements for the retail market, as well as for individuals. ***NOTE: Bring your own vase and flowers for hands-on arranging. Keep in mind the holidays are approaching, if there is a... Read More →
Galveston County – Growing Tomatoes From Seed
Galveston County - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension 4102-B Main St. (FM 519), La Marque, United StatesDo you want to learn how to grow great tomatoes? This is the first in a series of three programs presented by Galveston County Master Gardener Ira Gervais learning how to grow great tomatoes in Galveston County. Part 1 will cover growing tomatoes from seeds, where to obtain seeds and supplies, and more needed to... Read More →