Urban Orchard Series: Wedge Grafting

Galveston County Extension Office 4102-B Main Street, La Marque

  Galveston County Master Gardeners Herman Auer, Hazel Lampton, and Debbie Espinosa will discuss the how, when, & why of wedge, whip and tongue, and chip bud methods of grafting. This hands-on program will give you choices to graft stone fruit, pome and evergreen fruit trees. The possibilities are endless when you know how to graft your own fruit trees! ***NOTE: Class is limited to 20 persons participating. You must pre-register in order to attend. Other persons may attend for observation only.*** Register online below, or call 281-309-5065.... Read More →

Urban Orchard Series: Growing Pecans at Home

Galveston County Extension Office 4102-B Main Street, La Marque

  Learn best practices for planting, maintaining and cultivating pecans with Horticulture Agent Stephen Brueggerhoff. Weather allowing, we will visit a remnant pecan orchard in Carbide Park. Register online below, or call 281-309-5065. Note: If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the Extension Office no later than two weeks before the program.