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Going Nuts for Pecans – Gulf Coast Gardening Seminar

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

Join Horticulture Agent Stephen Brueggerhoff, presenting pecan cultivation and tree maintenance in Galveston County. We will also exhibit award winning pecans and distribute ribbons for winners of the 2022 Galveston County Pecan Show. Registration is required. If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the Extension Office no later than five days before the program.

Urban Orchard Series: Wedge Grafting

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

  Galveston County Master Gardeners Herman Auer, Hazel Lampton, and Debbie Espinosa will discuss the how, when, & why of wedge, whip and tongue, and chip bud methods of grafting. This hands-on program will give you choices to graft stone fruit, pome and evergreen fruit trees. The possibilities are endless when you know how to graft your own fruit trees! ***NOTE: Class is limited to 20 persons participating. You must pre-register in order to attend. Other persons may attend for observation only.*** Register online below, or call 281-309-5065.... Read More →

Urban Orchard Series: Growing Pecans at Home

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

  Learn best practices for planting, maintaining and cultivating pecans with Horticulture Agent Stephen Brueggerhoff. Weather allowing, we will visit a remnant pecan orchard in Carbide Park. Register online below, or call 281-309-5065. Note: If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the Extension Office no later than two weeks before the program.

Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship Applications Due at County level

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

ALL applications are due to the Extension Office by this date at 5 p.m. Applications are due to the Extension Office only - do not submit final application until it is reviewed by the CEA.. Applications can be sent via the "collaborate" tool on the website, or printed and brought to the Extension Office. Your application will be reviewed and you will have an opportunity for any needed edits or changes before the final submission deadline. For more information about the Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarships, please visit: https://texas4hfoundation.org/types-of-scholarships/