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Texas AgriLife Extension Service
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FeaturedHerb Garden Series: Designing & Growing an Herb Garden
Galveston County Master Gardener Discovery Garden 4102 Main Street, La Marque, TXIn this presentation Galveston County Master Gardeners Donna Merritt and Briana Etie will discuss topics on thought-provoking herb garden designs, when to plant herbs, good cultural herb practices and herb plant knowledge for Galveston County. A tour of the herb garden will follow presentation. ***Note Location - The lecture and tour will be at the Discovery Garden in Carbide Park, 4102 Main Street, La Marque. For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065 Register online below. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the program should... Read More →
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FeaturedUrban Orchard Series: Wedge Grafting
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension - Galveston County 4102-B Main Street, La Marque, TX, United StatesGalveston County Master Gardener Hazel Lampton will discuss the how, when, & why of wedge, whip and tongue, and chip bud method grafting. This hands-on program will give you choices to graft stone fruit, pome and evergreen fruit trees. ***NOTE: Class is limited to 20 persons participating. You must pre-register in order to attend. For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065 Register online below. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the program should contact the County Extension Office at least one week prior to... Read More →
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FeaturedVegetable Garden Series: Growing Great Tomatoes, Pt. 2
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension - Galveston County 4102-B Main Street, La Marque, TX, United StatesPart two of the three-part series Growing Great Tomatoes by Galveston County Master Gardener Ira Gervais. Ira reveals his secrets of successful planting and production of great tomatoes. Learn about the various varieties that do well in this area, making your selections, when to transplant your seedlings and various growing techniques. Information on soil requirements, needed nutrients and the temperature ranges for best tomato fruit set. For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065 Register online below. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the program... Read More →
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FeaturedAnyone Can Grow Roses
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension - Galveston County 4102-B Main Street, La Marque, TX, United StatesGalveston County Master Gardener John Jons understands for the average gardener the rose has the reputation as a “difficult diva.” A gardener with limited gardening experience can find caring for these perceived delicate plants to be a daunting task. John plans to change this perception by providing novice rose gardeners with information on new roses that are not only stunning but also low maintenance and disease resistant. These new roses make growing and maintaining outstanding roses significantly easier. John will highlight an introduction to the rose plant, how... Read More →