Extension Educationin Galveston County

Galveston County Master Gardener Herman Auer will teach you how to make the backyard you mow produce fruit, vegetables, flowers, or make it a place of relaxation or solitude. Let the sunlight, drainage and your soil (CLAY), be the starting point. Plant in a raised bed and increase yields by planting in containers or growing up on a fence or cage. Grow a 365 day a year garden. Learn how to use that mowed space to produce something useful. Registration is required. If special program accommodations by participants... Read More →

Do you want to learn how to grow great tomatoes? This is the first in a series of three programs presented by Galveston County Master Gardener Ira Gervais on learning all about how to grow great tomatoes here in Galveston County. Part 1 will cover learning how to grow tomatoes from seeds and where to obtain seeds and supplies needed to start and grow your seedlings. Discussion topics include how to pick the best seed varieties for Galveston County, seed starting methods, growing techniques and preparing your starter... Read More →

Master Gardeners Hazel Lampton, Debbie Espinosa, and Herman Auer will discuss the how, when, & why of wedge, whip and tongue, and chip bud method grafting. This hands-on program will give you choices to graft stone fruit, pome and evergreen fruit trees. The possibilities are endless when you know how to graft your own fruit trees! ***NOTE: Class is limited to 20 persons participating. You must pre-register in order to attend. Other persons may attend for observation only.*** Registration is required. If special program accommodations by participants are... Read More →

Master Gardeners Hazel Lampton, Debbie Espinosa, and Herman Auer will present information to help you plant your desired fruit trees to ensure a long, productive life with a well-anchored root system. With over 50 years of combined experiences these instructors will show you there is no limit to what your fruit trees can do…you don’t want to miss this program! Registration is required. If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the Extension Office no later than five days before the program.