Extension Educationin Galveston County

Galveston County Master Gardeners will be at Keyworth's Hardware Store ready to answer your gardening questions, identify insect pests, plant diseases, and other plant problems. Plant samples are welcomed if sealed in a plastic bag. E-mail galvcountymgs@gmail.com for more information. ***NOTE LOCATION: Keyworth's Hardware Store, 2208 FM 517 Rd E, Dickinson, TX, 77539*** All programs are free to the public except when noted. If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the Extension Office no later than five days before the program.

Galveston County Master Gardener Karolyn Gephart will present and lead a discussion for new gardeners in our Gulf Coast Region. The objective is to make gardening fun. Topics include planning, raised beds or containers, location, care and maintenance, and watering along with continuous learning opportunities and resources. ***NOTE LOCATION: Rosenberg Library, 2310 Sealy Street, Galveston, TX 77550*** All programs  are free to the public except when noted. However, we ask that you pre-register so we can ensure there is an adequate number of handouts. To register for a... Read More →

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 →