Extension Educationin Galveston County

Galveston County Master Gardener Briana Etie's presentation will feature small trees recommended for small yards in the Gulf Coast Area. Fall is approaching and is the perfect time to plant trees. This program will outline these trees that are under 40 feet, their shape and other attributes that are desirable for your landscape and wildlife. Small trees can be a beautiful addition to your yard, without the worry of large roots and extensive shade. Registration is required. If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the... Read More →

Presented by Galveston County Master Gardener Robert Marshall, this program will cover the history of how strawberries arrived in this area, as well as how to successfully grow strawberries in the Galveston County area. It will include the correct time to plant, choosing the best varieties for this area, and planting bare root vs plugs. Also covered will be how to prepare your garden beds, water and fertilizer needs, and disease and pest control. Registration is required. If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the... Read More →

Galveston County Master Gardener Herman Auer will present a program highlighting the elements for successfully growing of bulbing onions, garlic, leek, and multiplier shallots. Auer will share his experience, knowledge, as well as mistakes he's made over the years while perfecting the art of growing onions and garlic. Registration is required. If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the Extension Office no later than five days before the program.

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. Robert, our Citrus go to Person 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... Read More →