• Urban Orchard Series: Pruning Pear Trees

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

    Join Galveston County Master Gardeners Robert Marshall and Herman Auer for a hands-on pear tree pruning workshop. We will include tree pruning form (open vs. central leader), branch training and what not to prune, and best time of year to prune for successful fruit production and harvest. The program will be delivered at our research orchard at the Discovery Garden in Carbide Park, 4102 Main Street, La Marque, TX 77568 For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065 Register online below. If special program accommodations by participants are needed,... Read More →

  • 5-Hour Traveling CEU Seminar

    Texas A&M AgriLife Extension - Galveston County 4102-B Main Street, La Marque, TX, United States

    Register 3 days in advance at https://5-hr-ceu.eventbrite.com

  • Soil Testing Campaign for Ag Producers Ends

    Texas A&M AgriLife Extension - Galveston County 4102-B Main Street, La Marque, TX, United States

    February 1 - 28, 2023 Livestock and forage producers can take advantage of reduced cost soil samples by participating in the Soil Testing Campaign. NO samples from lawns or gardens. All samples, forms, and payment due by February 28 at a participating location Reduced Cost Routine Analysis: $8/sample Routine + micronutrients: $15/sample Instructions Complete Submittal Form Collect soil sample (see Submittal Form for directions) Drop off filled sample bags, completed forms, and payment at a participating location (see below)   Participating Locations Galveston AgriLife Extension Service Brazoria AgriLife... Read More →

  • Weed Series – Spring Cleaning Weeds

    Virtual program, must register to receive meeting link

    Join us virtually for this live presentation where Zach Howard, Extension Specialist, will give an overview of spring broadleaf weed control in coastal Texas hay & pastures. Register by noon on the day of the program at https://weed-control-pasture-hay.eventbrite.com   7 classes for 2023 This program is one of a 7-part series focusing on weed control in coastal Texas hay and pastures. Register for as many classes (or as few) as you want. Each program is from 6:00-7:00 pm 1 CEU credit (general) per class Virtual program computer, tablet,... Read More →

  • Veggie Garden Series: Tomato Stress Management, Part 3

    Texas A&M AgriLife Extension - Galveston County 4102-B Main Street, La Marque, TX, United States

    Do you want to learn how to grow great tomatoes? This is the third in a series by Galveston County Master Gardener Ira Gervais, learning about growing great tomatoes in Galveston County. Program overview includes identifying tomato diseases and insect stress, and how to minimize them to increase yields. For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065 Register online below.     If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the Extension Office no later than two weeks before the program.