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Urban Orchard Series: Wedge Grafting

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

  Galveston County Master Gardeners Herman Auer, Hazel Lampton, and Debbie Espinosa will discuss the how, when, & why of wedge, whip and tongue, and chip bud methods of 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.*** Register online below, or call 281-309-5065.... Read More →

Urban Orchard Series: Growing Pecans at Home

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

  Learn best practices for planting, maintaining and cultivating pecans with Horticulture Agent Stephen Brueggerhoff. Weather allowing, we will visit a remnant pecan orchard in Carbide Park. Register online below, or call 281-309-5065. Note: If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the Extension Office no later than two weeks before the program.

Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship Applications Due at County level

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

ALL applications are due to the Extension Office by this date at 5 p.m. Applications are due to the Extension Office only - do not submit final application until it is reviewed by the CEA.. Applications can be sent via the "collaborate" tool on the website, or printed and brought to the Extension Office. Your application will be reviewed and you will have an opportunity for any needed edits or changes before the final submission deadline. For more information about the Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarships, please visit: https://texas4hfoundation.org/types-of-scholarships/

Veggie Garden Series: Growing Great Tomatoes, Part 2

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

  Part two of three programs Growing Great Tomatoes by Galveston County Master Gardener Ira Gervais. Gervais reveals his secrets of successful production of great tomatoes. Learn about various varieties that do well in this area, when to transplant your seedlings, and best growing techniques. Receive information about soil requirements, nutrients, and temperature range for best tomato fruit set. With this knowledge, you can become the tomato king or queen on your street and be challenged by your friends. Register online below, or call 281-309-5065. If special program accommodations... Read More →

Urban Orchard Series: Propagating Fig Trees

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

  Explore best methods propagating and pruning fig trees with Galveston County Master Gardener Barbara Canetti. Canetti will cover fig growth habit and fruiting varieties, as well as maintenance. We will visit our Discovery Garden Orchard for hands-on experience with our fig collection. Register online below, or call 281-309-5065. Note: If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the Extension Office no later than two weeks before the program.