Texas 4-H Night at NASA

Who: This event is open to actively enrolled junior, intermediate, senior 4-H members, and adults. What: Participants will engage in hands-on STEM activities, have a presentation from an astronaut, visit rocket city on a guided tram tour, and visit the many space exhibits within the space center. This is an overnight camping experience in or outside (your choice) of the space center. When: March 4-5, 2023; Registration will be open on 4HOnline January 1-31, 2023. Where: Johnson Space Center, Houston How Much: Cost will be $90/person (youth and... 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

Galveston County Extension Office 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.  

Weed Series – Fertilizing & Weeds

Virtual program, must register to receive meeting link

Join us virtually for this live presentation where Dr. Vanessa Corriher-Olson, Extension Forage Specialist, will give an overview of the role of fertilizing hay and pastures for weed control, alternative fertilizers, and outlooks on pricing.   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... Read More →

Earth-Kind Landscaping for Garden Success

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

Explore Earth-Kind Landscaping practices with Horticulture Agent Stephen Brueggerhoff and Galveston County Master Gardener Judy Anderson.  Stephen will present basic landscape design methods you can use planning your home landscape, and Stephen and Judy will take us on a tour of the Earth-Kind Garden at our Discovery Garden. *Registration is required.  Class is limited to 25 participants.* The lecture and tour will be 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.  ... Read More →