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 →

Veggie Garden Series: Cucumbers, Squash and Melons

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

Galveston County Master Gardener Kevin Lancon presents best methods to grow cucumbers, squash and melons in your home garden. The seminar offers different varieties for garden success, best practices for maximum production, methods of trellising and how to deal with specific insects and diseases. There will also be health and nutritional information, culinary tips, delicious recipes and ways to enjoy your fresh veggies. 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... Read More →

Weed Series – Grass Weeds

Virtual program, must register to receive meeting link

Join us virtually for this live presentation where Dr. Scott Nolte, State Extension Weed Specialist, will give an overview of controlling grass weeds, such as johnsongrass and smutgrass 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... Read More →