Extension Educationin Galveston County

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 →

Galveston County Master Gardener Nancy Langston-Noh and Hazel Lampton will present a hands-on workshop on T-bud grafting. This method is used on smaller peach, plum, pear, apple and other trees as well as roses. ***Hands-on workshop is limited to 20 participants, others are welcome to observe. You must pre-register to participate.*** Registration is required. If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the Extension Office no later than five days before the program.>