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. Presentation: 9am - 10am Touring the irises in the garden: 10am - 10:30am Enjoy the Discovery Garden and ask additional questions about irises: until Noon ***NOTE LOCATION: Master Gardener Discovery Garden in Carbide Park, 4102 Main St (FM519), La Marque, 77568***... Read More →
The Texas 4-H Photography Contest encourages self-expression and allows youth to demonstrate skills learned in the area of photography, including the use of photographic equipment and processing of photographs. First come, first serve - only 1 entry per category can be submitted in Galveston County! Open to senior age division only! 15 categories (includes a new “Abandoned” theme for this year) Entry timeline is April 1-15 No late entries accepted Enter on 4-H Online by April 15. Entries must also be submitted on Submittable! 2023-2024 State Photography Contest... Read More →
Deadlines March 1 – April 15, $10 per horse April 16 – May 1, $20 per horse General overview: All horses must be validated through 4-H Online to be eligible to show in District and/or Texas 4-H Horse Shows. Even those that have been validated previously need to be re-validated. Families should validate each horse one time only. Once the horse is validated, any sibling within that family is eligible to show the horse at their district show and/or the State 4-H Horse Show. If the horse is... Read More →
If you want beautiful flowers, you need MORE INSECTS! Galveston County Master Gardener and Entomology Specialist Hedy Wolpa will present information and photos on the beneficial insects we can attract to our gardens and landscaped yards to help increase flower and vegetable productions and decrease the presence of insect pests. She'll also talk about supporting insect native habitats and life cycles using biological control methods and fewer harmful chemicals. For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065 Register online below. If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please... Read More →