Extension Educationin Galveston County

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 →

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 →

Monte Nesbitt, Texas A&M Extension Specialist, will present a program covering such topics as root stock, variety selection, establishment, production, cultural practices, typical diseases, and insect pest problems. Also included will be an update on citrus greening in Galveston County and surrounding counties. Tasting will begin at 6:00 p.m., the presentation will start at 6:30 p.m. We ask that you pre-register so we can ensure there is an adequate number of handouts. To register for a program, please call 281-309-5065 or e-mail galvcountymgs@gmail.com to pre-register. Check the website for... Read More →