Compete against other 4-H members in District 9 in the Photography contest! Register on 4-H Online - make sure to pay attention to instructions when registering; entries must ALSO be submitted on the Submittable platform. For more information, visit: https://d94-h.tamu.edu/eventsandcontests/bigtime/photography/
Compete against other 4-H members in District 9 in the Horse Judging contest! Register on 4-H Online For more information, visit: https://d94-h.tamu.edu/eventsandcontests/horse-judging/
**RESCHEDULED** Due to weather forecast the Galveston County Master Gardener In-Person Plant Sale is rescheduled for March 28, 2024. MARCH MADNESS PLANT SALE AT THE DISCOVERY GARDEN March 21, from 9 am to 1 pm. An in-person sale featuring Master Gardener grown plants, perennials, spring vegetables, peppers and herbs. Tomatoes, huge assortment of hot and sweet peppers, including blackberries (Ouachita and PrimeArk Freedom), Texas Everbearing figs and Cara Cara oranges. Compost, fertilizer and tomato cages to boot! Come see what we are growing and visit with Galveston County... Read More →
Do you want to learn how to grow great tomatoes? This is the third in a series by Galveston County Master Gardener Ira Gervais, learning about growing great tomatoes in Galveston County. Program overview includes identifying tomato diseases and insect stress, and how to minimize them to increase yields. For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065 Register online below. 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... Read More →
Galveston County Master Gardener Kevin Lancon presents best methods to grow cucumbers, squash and melons in your home garden. The seminar offers different varieties for garden success, best practices for maximum production, methods of trellising and to deal with specific insects and diseases. There will also be health and nutritional information, culinary tips, and ways to enjoy your fresh veggies. For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065 Register online below. If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the Extension Office no later than two weeks... Read More →
Galveston County 4-H is collecting items to send to military members away from home. Please drop off your donations to the Extension Office by March 26. We will be packing care packages at the March Council meeting.
Join us for our Galveston County 4-H Council meeting. Through County Council, 4-H’ers plan and coordinate county involvement, develop leadership opportunities, and to promote and encourage 4-H work. ***This meeting is open to ALL Galveston County 4-H members and parents!*** Please RSVP here so we can make sure that there is enough dinner for everyone attending!
MARCH MADNESS PLANT SALE AT THE DISCOVERY GARDEN March 28, from 9 am to 1 pm. An in-person sale featuring Master Gardener grown plants, perennials, spring vegetables, peppers and herbs. Tomatoes, huge assortment of hot and sweet peppers, including blackberries (Ouachita and PrimeArk Freedom), Texas Everbearing figs and Cara Cara oranges. Compost, fertilizer and tomato cages to boot! Come see what we are growing and visit with Galveston County Master Gardeners! Plant Sale inventory will be available online after Sunday, March 17, at the GCMGA Store: https://galvestonmg.square.site/. Shop... Read More →
Compete against other 4-H members in District 9 in Livestock Judging, Meat Judging, or Soil Judging contests! Register on 4-H Online For more information, visit Livestock Judging: https://d94-h.tamu.edu/eventsandcontests/livestock-judging/ Meat Judging: https://d94-h.tamu.edu/eventsandcontests/meats-identification-and-evaluation/ Soil Judging: https://d94-h.tamu.edu/eventsandcontests/soil-judging/
District Roundup (Big Time in D9) is a 2-day event for 4-H members in District 9 to compete in various contests. Contests include: Ag Product Identification Consumer Decision Making Duds to Dazzle Educational Presentation/Public Speaking Fashion Show Fashion Storyboard Food Challenge Food Show Healthy Lifestles Leaders 4 Life Livestock Skillathon Photography Judging Quiz Bowl (FCH, Horse, and Livestock) Robotics Challenge - moved to May 3rd for 2024 Science Fair Talent Showcase Vet Science Skillathon Wildlife Challenge Register on 4-H Online ** Some contests require additional entries and may... Read More →
Order here February 28 thru April 3 Sheep/Goat SFOT 2024 market sheep/goat, registered breeding sheep/goat, and wether/commercial dams/does MUST order and validate in June; Optional for Spring 2025 major show sheep/goat. Previously validated breeding sheep/goats (registered, wether/commercial) do NOT need to be validated again UNLESS ownership has changed. NEW: If a TGBA/TLBA tag is added, a new tag must be purchased and the animal will have to revalidate. Original registration papers for breeding sheep/goat must be in exhibitor’s name by June 30, 2024. Heifer Fall 2024 major show... Read More →
Compete against other 4-H members in District 9 in the Horse Judging contest! For more information, visit: https://d94-h.tamu.edu/eventsandcontests/horse-judging/
