Galveston County Master Gardener Robert Marshall’s presentation will feature the following topics:  variety selection of citrus trees that grow well in this area, root stocks, nutrients, disease (citrus canker and citrus greening), insect problems, control of birds and critters, and freeze protection.  Marshall has years of experience in many facets of growing and propagating citrus trees in this area.  Many of the citrus trees included in the presentation will be offered for sale as transplants at the Galveston County Master Gardener Fall Plant Sale on October 12. ***NOTE... Read More →

Lisa Davis, Galveston County Master Gardner, will be leading this mornings session on Butterflies Jewels of the Garden. They can be enjoyed in Galveston County almost year round! This seminar will cover different butterflies species that can be found in our area and what native plants to use in your garden or in containers to attract them. All programs are conducted at the Galveston County AgriLife Extension Office at 4102-B Main Street (FM 519) inside Carbide Park in La Marque, and are free to the public except when... Read More →

Galveston County Master Gardener Diane Schenke will explain who Master Gardeners (MG) are and how to become one. MGs are members of the local community who take an active interest in lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, and gardens. They are enthusiastic, willing to learn and help others, and able to communicate with diverse groups of people. MGs contribute time as volunteers, working through the Galveston County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office to provide horticulture-related information to their communities. What sets MGs apart from other home gardeners is their special... Read More →