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Veggie Garden Series: Peppers

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

Galveston County Master Gardener Gene Speller presents best practices cultivating peppers. Included are origin of pepper plants, starting from seed, culture and growing tips, insect and disease control, and recommended varieties. For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065 Register online below.   If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the Extension Office no later than two weeks before the program.

Urban Orchard Series: Grafting Pecans

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

Explore the art and science of grafting pecan trees for home orchard improvement. Galveston County AgriLife Extension Horticulturist Stephen Brueggerhoff presents pecan biology, as well as scion varieties for the Texas Gulf Coast. We will host a grafting demonstration using four-flap and bark inlay methods. *Registration is required.  Class is limited to 15 participants.* For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065 Register online below.   If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the Extension Office no later than two weeks before the program.  

Open Garden Day: Garden with the Masters and Louisiana Iris

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

The Galveston County Master Gardeners' Discovery Garden will be open to the public on Saturday, April 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Iris enthusiast and Galveston County Master Gardener Monica Martens (Ed.D.) will be on-site to chat and answer any questions you may have about Louisiana Iris. ***Location - Master Gardener Discovery Garden in Carbide Park, 4102 Main St, La Marque, TX 77568*** For additional questions on program visit:  https://galveston.agrilife.org/horticulture/  or call 281-309-5065   If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the Extension Office... Read More →

Home Orchard Tour

Explore fruit culture and visit Fruits ‘N Such Orchard and our Discovery Garden. The tour sites host a variety of fruiting plants, ranging from container blackberries, highbush blueberries and vegetables in Dickinson, and the Galveston County Master Gardener Discovery Garden Orchard in La Marque. Orchard locations: 1. Wilson and Renee Hillman's Fruits 'n Such orchard at 6309 Ave. U, Dickinson, TX 77539; located off Bowerman Road and FM 517; ph. 832-443-6733 2. Galveston County Master Gardener Discovery Garden, 4102 Main Street (Hwy 519), La Marque, TX 77568 Each... Read More →

Beautiful Blooms: Plumeria Seminar

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

Celebrate growing plumerias with Loretta Osteen, Galveston County Master Gardener. Loreatta will share her expertise successfully growing outstanding trees known for breathtaking flowers. For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065 Register online below.   If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the Extension Office no later than two weeks before the program.