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
Have you even wondered how new and different varieties of plants are created? Have you ever wanted to breed (hybridize) your own new variety of plant? This seminar will teach you about plant hybridization and how to hybridize a new plant variety. The seminar is taught by Galveston Master Gardener, Master Consulting Rosarian and Plant Hybridizer, John Jons. John is an award winning plant hybridizer and has successfully created many new varieties of plants. He currently has plants that he hybridized being tested by a national grower for... Read More →
Galveston County Master Gardeners will demonstration a variety of useful tips for growing and maintaining your garden. Learn about Fig Tree Pruning and Care by Robert Marshall, Avocado Winterizing and Sun Protection by Julie Cartmill, and Garden Tool Care and Use by Tim Jahnke. This presentation will take place in the Galveston County Master Gardener Discovery Garden in Carbide Park, 4102 Main Street (FM 519), La Marque, TX 77568. **** Bring your gardening gloves, tools & pruners**** We ask that you pre-register so we can ensure there is an... Read More →
Galveston County Master Gardeners have once again requested the help of 4-H members to assist them at their annual Plant Sale. 4-H'ers will be "Wagon Wranglers," helping customer wheel their shopping wagons. If you would like to volunteer, please RSVP below.
Master Gardener David Cooper will lead a hands-on pruning workshop of the grapes in the Discovery Garden at Carbide Park. This presentation will take place in the Galveston County Master Gardener Discovery Garden in Carbide Park, 4102 Main Street (FM 519), La Marque, TX 77568. **** Bring your gardening gloves & pruners**** 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 Check the website for details and updates: http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/ If special... Read More →