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.  

Open Garden Day: Garden with the Masters and Louisiana Iris

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

The Galveston County Master Gardeners' Discovery Garden will be open to the public on Saturday, April 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Iris enthusiast and Galveston County Master Gardener Monica Martens (Ed.D.) will be on-site to chat and answer any questions you may have about Louisiana Iris. ***Location - Master Gardener Discovery Garden in Carbide Park, 4102 Main St, La Marque, TX 77568*** For additional questions on program visit:  https://galveston.agrilife.org/horticulture/  or call 281-309-5065   If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the Extension Office... Read More →

Tag Orders – State Fair/Heart of TX (Swine)

Order here March 6 - April 24 Swine Fall 2023 Major Show market swine, registered breeding gilts, and crossbred breeding gilts MUST order and validate in June. There will be a validation in November for Spring 2024 Major Swine. Order Details Order what is necessary, the Extension Office does not order extra. Refunds will not be given. Ordering DOES NOT enter a participant into any show. This is NOT for participation in the Galveston County Fair. Validation Dates & Information  Swine Validation: June 15, 6:30-7:30 at Santa Fe... Read More →

4-H County Horse Show #3 – Entry Deadline

Galveston County 4-Her's can compete in any of the 4-H Point Divisions, earning ribbons and points at the show as well as a chance at end-of-year overall high point.  Rules available on our horse project page View Show Dates and Class List