Due to community health concerns regarding COVID-19, to support the need for increased social distancing and to do our part to ensure the safety of our community this Galveston County Master Gardener seminar has been cancelled. Galveston County Master Gardener and Greenhouse Specialist Briana Etie will present a program for the greenhouse hobbyist and enthusiast. This is a thought provoking seminar with considerations for greenhouses that could fit your needs. She will cover necessities for a healthy greenhouse such as location, flooring, heating and cooling. Learn how a... Read More →

Due to community health concerns regarding COVID-19, to support the need for increased social distancing and to do our part to ensure the safety of our community this Galveston County Master Gardener seminar has been cancelled. Galveston County Master Gardener Tish Reustle will talk about how and why gardening can help improve both physical and mental health and reduce stress and will show you how to create a serene and calming space in your own garden using plants, color and water.  All programs are conducted at the Galveston... Read More →

Due to unforeseen circumstances this class has been cancelled. Galveston County Master Gardener Susan Roth, a certified arborist by the International Society of Arboriculture and a member of the Texas Chapter, will help you decide when and where is the right place to plant your new tree for a lifetime of low maintenance and enjoyment. She will cover why we should plant trees and the selection for the Island and the mainland. Susan will also provide you with information about pruning and care for your existing trees.  All... Read More →

Program will be presented online via Zoom. Pre-registration is required. Galveston County Master Gardener Briana Etie's presentation will cover plants that grow well in our Gulf Coast area. Discussion topics will include how to choose healthy, hearty plants for your landscape, as well as planting and caring for them.

Program will be presented online via Zoom. Pre-registration is required. In this PowerPoint presentation, Master Gardener Gene Speller will discuss chile pepper anatomy, classification, nutrition, Scoville units, starting from seed, pest management, and uses of chile peppers. His presentation will also include information and photos on over 40 different varieties of pepper plants he has grown – many of which will be for sale in the CGMG online plant sales February 19 – 20 and March 12 -13, 2021.