Extension Educationin Galveston County

Kokedama is a ball of soil, covered with moss, on which an ornamental plant grows. Galveston County Master Gardener Kat Tondre will lead a hands-on workshop demonstrating step-by-step instructions on how to make your own kokedama and participants will leave with their own kokedama creation. ***Cost is $20 per person, fee will be collected at the event and covers cost of plants, soil, peat & sheet moss, and twine.*** ***NOTE LOCATION: Master Gardener Discovery Garden in Carbide Park, 4102 Main St (FM519), La Marque, 77568*** Registration is required.... Read More →

Galveston County Master Gardener Herman Auer will teach you how to make the backyard you mow produce fruit, vegetables, flowers, or make it a place of relaxation or solitude. Let the sunlight, drainage and your soil (CLAY), be the starting point. Plant in a raised bed and increase yields by planting in containers or growing up on a fence or cage. Grow a 365 day a year garden. Learn how to use that mowed space to produce something useful. Registration is required. If special program accommodations by participants... Read More →

Do you want to learn how to grow great tomatoes? This is the first in a series of three programs presented by Galveston County Master Gardener Ira Gervais on learning all about how to grow great tomatoes here in Galveston County. Part 1 will cover learning how to grow tomatoes from seeds and where to obtain seeds and supplies needed to start and grow your seedlings. Discussion topics include how to pick the best seed varieties for Galveston County, seed starting methods, growing techniques and preparing your starter... Read More →