Growing Strawberries 2022

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

Presented by Galveston County Master Gardener Robert Marshall, we will explore the history of strawberries in our area and give you expert advice to help you successfully grow strawberries in Galveston County.  Marshall will include the correct time to plant, the best varieties for this area, and planting bare root vs plugs.  He will also tell you how to prepare your strawberry beds, water and fertilizer needs, and disease and pest control. Registration is required. If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the Extension Office... Read More →

Plumeria Propagation Workshop

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

Galveston County Master Gardener Loretta Osteen will lead a hands-on workshop demonstrating the propagation methods for Plumeria from cuttings and seeds. You'll also learn how to make a Hawaiian Lei with Plumeria blooms. ***NOTE LOCATION: Master Gardener Discovery Garden in Carbide Park, 4102 Main St (FM519), La Marque, 77568*** Registration is required. ***Class size will be limited to 12 participants***   If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the Extension Office no later than five days before the program.

Tag Orders – Major Show Steer LATE

This is for exhibitors show Market Steer, order online HERE Fall 2022 & Spring 2023 Steers MUST order and validate this summer, there are NO other options for major show steer validation. Major shows include, but not limited to: State Fair of TX, Heart O’ Texas, Ft. Worth, San Antonio, San Angelo, Houston, & Austin All Market animals must be validated regardless of prior validation.  Order Details Order what is necessary, the Extension Office does not order extra. Refunds will not be given. Ordering DOES NOT enter a... Read More →

Galveston County Master Gardener Sizzling Summer Sale

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

Plumeria, tropical hibiscus, Louisiana iris and select okra varieties will be available for purchase. Shop NOON TO NOON June 17 – June 18 online, browse online starting June 10! Curbside pick-ups will be scheduled for June 24. Visit the Galveston County Master Gardeners online store for more details: https://store.galvestonmg.org

Arranging Fresh & Artificial Flowers – Gulf Coast Gardening seminar

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

Galveston County Master Gardener Jackie Auer will demonstrate and explain the basic techniques of fresh and artificial flower arranging. She has produced arrangements for the retail market, as well as for individuals. ***ATTENDEES ARE ASKED TO BRING A VASE AND CHOICE OF ARTIFICIAL OR FRESH FLOWERS FOR HANDS-ON ARRANGING*** This program is sponsored by Galveston County Master Gardeners and Galveston County AgriLife Extension. If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the Extension Office no later than five days before the program.