Louisiana Iris for the Gulf Coast Garden

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

Galveston County Master Gardener Monica Martens (Ed.D.) explores growing Louisiana iris. The program presents species and hybrid types for our region, including cultivation information, how to obtain Louisiana iris and share them. You will also learn about our special collection with a tour at the Discovery Garden. ***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.   If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact... Read More →

Weed Series – Sedge Weeds

Virtual program, must register to receive meeting link

Join us virtually for this live presentation where Dr. Josh McGinty, Extension Agronomist, will give an overview of controlling sedge weeds, such as green flatsedge and nutsedges 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)... Read More →

Veggie Garden Series: Peppers

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

Galveston County Master Gardener Gene Speller presents best practices cultivating peppers. Included are origin of pepper plants, starting from seed, culture and growing tips, insect and disease control, and recommended varieties. 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.

Urban Orchard Series: Grafting Pecans

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

Explore the art and science of grafting pecan trees for home orchard improvement. Galveston County AgriLife Extension Horticulturist Stephen Brueggerhoff presents pecan biology, as well as scion varieties for the Texas Gulf Coast. We will host a grafting demonstration using four-flap and bark inlay methods. *Registration is required.  Class is limited to 15 participants.* 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.