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Looking Down on Insects

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

Looking down at insects, the pros, cons and habitat. Galveston County Master Gardener & Entomologist Specialist Hedy Wolpa will present information and photos of beneficial and pest insects common to our gardens and landscaped yards. She’ll also talk about attracting beneficial insects by supporting their native habitats and life cycles. Registration is required. If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the Extension Office no later than five days before the program.

Incredible Edible Herbs

Galveston County Master Gardener Discovery Garden 4102 Main Street, La Marque, Tx

Galveston County Master Gardeners Briana Etie and Karen Nelson will demonstrate herb preservations and preparations to enhance your senses and inspire your kitchen skills. We will have preparations to taste, herbs and a preservation project to take home. ***Cost is $10 per person, fee will be collected at the event and covers the cost of materials..*** ***NOTE LOCATION: Master Gardener Discovery Garden in Carbide Park, 4102 Main St (FM519), La Marque, 77568*** Registration is required. ***Class size will be limited to 20 participants*** If special program accommodations by... Read More →

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Galveston County Master Gardener Spring Fling Sale

We will have Master Gardener grown items, perennials, herbs, & peppers available for purchase. Shop NOON TO NOON April 29 – April 30 online, browse online starting April 22! Curbside pick-ups will be scheduled for May 6. Visit the Galveston County Master Gardeners' online store for more details - https://store.galvestonmg.org

Galveston County Home Orchard Tour

Three fruit orchards are on the tour this year. Vegetable gardens at each site will also be open. The tour sites contain a wide variety of fruit trees, ranging from a peach orchard in Dickinson, the Galveston County Master Gardener Discovery Garden Orchard in La Marque, and a sizeable home orchard in Santa Fe. Click on the flyer below for a detailed map & directions. Orchard locations: 1. Wilson and Renee Hillman's Fruits 'n Such orchard at 6309 Ave. U, Dickinson, TX 77539; located off Bowerman Road and... Read More →

Summer Pruning Fruit Trees

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

Summer pruning fruit trees is a must to maintain tree health and promote next year’s production. Join Texas Master Gardener Robert Marshall and Extension Horticulture Agent Stephen Brueggerhoff to learn best methods for pruning peach, pear and plum. Included is a review of fruit tree species growth and habit, open center versus central leader pruning, and general maintenance tips. Half the program is presented indoors, remaining program will be hands-on pruning in the Discovery Garden orchard in Carbide Park. Bring your personal hand-pruning shears. Registration is required. If... Read More →