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 →

Monte Nesbitt, Texas A&M Extension Specialist, will present a program covering such topics as root stock, variety selection, establishment, production, cultural practices, typical diseases, and insect pest problems. Also included will be an update on citrus greening in Galveston County and surrounding counties. Tasting will begin at 6:00 p.m., the presentation will start at 6:30 p.m. We ask that you pre-register so we can ensure there is an adequate number of handouts. To register for a program, please call 281-309-5065 or e-mail galvcountymgs@gmail.com to pre-register. Check the website for... Read More →

Master Gardener David Cooper will lead a hands-on pruning workshop of the grapes in the Discovery Garden at Carbide Park. This presentation will take place in the Galveston County Master Gardener Discovery Garden in Carbide Park, 4102 Main Street (FM 519), La Marque, TX 77568. **** Bring your gardening gloves & pruners**** We ask that you pre-register so we can ensure there is an adequate number of handouts. To register for a program, please call 281-309-5065 or e-mail galvcountymgs@gmail.com Check the website for details and updates: http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/ If special... Read More →