Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

How to Hybridize a New Plant Variety

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

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 →

Free

Discovery Garden Series (hands-on demonstrations)

Galveston County Master Gardener Discovery Garden 4102 Main Street, La Marque, Tx

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 →

4-H Volunteers Wanted – Plant Sale

Jack Brooks Park Rodeo Arena 10100 Hwy 6, Hitchcock

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.

Grape Pruning (a hands-on demonstration)

Galveston County Master Gardener Discovery Garden 4102 Main Street, La Marque, Tx

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 →

A Homeowner’s Guide to Weed Control

Galveston County Master Gardener John Jons' presentation will include common species identification, Integrated Weed Management plus chemical options and practical solutions for controlling weeds in the home landscape. Do you have a bumper crop of something growing in your yard that you did not plant? Is your lawn more weeds than grass? Come learn what you can do about the problem weeds that are taking over your yard. All programs are conducted at the Galveston County AgriLife Extension Office at 4102-B Main Street (FM 519) inside Carbide Park... Read More →