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4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl

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 →

Evaluating Soil Health

Friendswood Public Library 416 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, TX

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 →

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Butterflies and Native Plants

Lisa Davis, Galveston County Master Gardner, will be leading this mornings session on Butterflies Jewels of the Garden. They can be enjoyed in Galveston County almost year round! This seminar will cover different butterflies species that can be found in our area and what native plants to use in your garden or in containers to attract them. 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... Read More →

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What is a Galveston County Master Gardener?

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

Galveston County Master Gardener Diane Schenke will explain who Master Gardeners (MG) are and how to become one. MGs are members of the local community who take an active interest in lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, and gardens. They are enthusiastic, willing to learn and help others, and able to communicate with diverse groups of people. MGs contribute time as volunteers, working through the Galveston County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office to provide horticulture-related information to their communities. What sets MGs apart from other home gardeners is their special... Read More →

Galveston 4-H Chocolate Sale Fundraiser Continues

Galveston County 4-H'ers are selling World's Finest Chocolate as our fundraiser starting November 4 and ending December 16. Profits will go directly to Galveston County 4-H for: Leadership Camps State and National Level contestants Youth development workshops Supporting teams by purchasing practice and contest equipment Recognizing our 4-H members at our banquet