The Texas County Agriculture Agents Association is hosting their annual meeting here in Galveston County, and they are asking for Galveston County volunteers to help out! Use the form below to sign up to help with moving items, decorating, and registration (adults only). You will receive a confirmation email, and more information to follow. Thanks for volunteering!
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 →
Galveston County Master Gardener Jim Gilliam will explain the difference between dirt and soil, soil structure and characteristics, pH, nutrients, sources and strategies for soil amendment, soil testing and cultural practices. He will emphasize how to improve your existing soil. All programs are conducted at the Galveston County AgriLife Extension Office at 4102-B Main Street (FM 519) inside Carbide Park in La Marque, and 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... Read More →
Download practice and contest schedule for 2019-2020 Livestock Quiz Bowl Galveston County 4-H is looking for kids interested in competing in Livestock Quiz Bowl to join this years teams. Quiz bowl is an opportunity to demonstrate all of the knowledge a child has gained through project experiences, quiz bowl practice, and more. This team contest helps kids learn more about their project while getting opportunity to compete on a district and state level. Teams compete against one another and whoever buzzes in first, gets to answer the question.... Read More →
Galveston County Master Gardener Jim Gilliam’s presentation will describe how to evaluate the “health” of your garden soil. With only a spade and a wire flag, he will show how to conduct 18 tests that will allow you to determine your soil’s quality. He will offer strategies for resolving deficiencies. Remember: Building great soil is the most important step to take for successful gardening. ***NOTE LOCATION: Friendswood Public Library, 416 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood 77546.*** We ask that you pre-register so we can ensure there is an adequate... Read More →