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.

Blackberry Culture – Gulf Coast Gardening seminar

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

Presented by Horticulture Agent Stephen Brueggerhoff, we will explore blackberry cultivation including varieties (thorned and thornless), growth habit and seasonal pruning, trellising systems and fertilization. You will learn about soil preparation and planting, as well as disease and pest management. This program is sponsored by Galveston County Master Gardeners and Galveston County AgriLife Extension, part of our Urban Orchard series. Registration is required. If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the Extension Office no later than five days before the program.

Fabulous Figs! – Gulf Coast Gardening seminar

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

Join Horticulture Agent Stephen Brueggerhofff for a presentation exploring fig culture in Galveston County. We will cover the rich history of fig production in our county, discover growth habit, fruiting, varieties and maintenance. We will visit our Discovery Garden Orchard to check out our collection of figs, and if the fruit is willing we’ll sample varieties. Registration is required. This program is sponsored by Galveston County Master Gardeners and Galveston County AgriLife Extension, part of our Urban Orchard series. If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please... Read More →

GROWING UPWARDS: VERTICAL GARDENING

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

Galveston County Master Gardener Kevin Lancon will explore benefits of vertical gardening. Kevin will discuss different structures and systems just right for limited space, veggie varieties that climb to the top of the list, and best approach for getting started. This program will be presented at the Discovery Garden in Carbide Park.  Registration is required. If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the Extension Office no later than five days before the program.

Forage Series – Alternative Forages

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

Join us and guest presenter, Dr. Vanessa Corriher-Olson Extension Forage Specialist, to learn haylage & how it compares to hay & other alternative sources of forage. No CEU GALVESTON County Extension Office 4 classes for 2022 This program is one of a 4-part series held this year. Register for as many classes (or as few) as you want. Check-in begins at 6:00 p.m. Each program is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. $15 / class Cost includes meal Register at tinyurl.com/2usdwv7p Please register 3 days before program  

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