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Galveston County Extension Office
Location
4102-B Main Street (carbide park)
La Marque, TX 77568
281-534-3413
Directions
Download directions to the Extension OfficeOffice Hours
M-Th 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fri 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tag Archives: Galveston County Extension Horticulture
Patio Citrus
Last December’s hard freeze set back homeowners reestablishing citrus trees. A few residents that I have talked with swear they will never grow citrus again. My advice is to not give in to the vagaries of old man winter, to continue planting in-ground and consider cultivating citrus in containers. There are a number of advantages with container grown citrus: flexibility relocating plants before freeze events; great for homes with limited outdoor space; and cold sensitive varietals cultivated outside of their natural range. Basics of Growing Citrus: Container Size… Read More →
MASTER GARDENER – Blackberries – Urban Orchard Series
Urban Orchard Series – Bramble On! Blackberries. Presented by Galveston County Master Gardener Monica Martins and Horticulture Agent Stephen Brueggerhoff, we will explore blackberry cultivation including varieties (thorned and thornless), growth habit and seasonal pruning, trellising systems and fertilization. You will learn about soil preparation and planting, as well as disease and pest management. This program is sponsored by Galveston County Master Gardeners and Galveston County AgriLife Extension, part of our Urban Orchard series. For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065. Register online below. If special program accommodations… Read More →
Fabulous Figs! – Gulf Coast Gardening seminar
Join Horticulture Agent Stephen Brueggerhofff for a presentation exploring fig culture in Galveston County. We will cover the rich history of fig production in our county, discover growth habit, fruiting, varieties and maintenance. We will visit our Discovery Garden Orchard to check out our collection of figs, and if the fruit is willing we’ll sample varieties. Registration is required. This program is sponsored by Galveston County Master Gardeners and Galveston County AgriLife Extension, part of our Urban Orchard series. If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please… Read More →
Arranging Fresh & Artificial Flowers – Gulf Coast Gardening seminar
Galveston County Master Gardener Jackie Auer will demonstrate and explain the basic techniques of fresh and artificial flower arranging. She has produced arrangements for the retail market, as well as for individuals. ***ATTENDEES ARE ASKED TO BRING A VASE AND CHOICE OF ARTIFICIAL OR FRESH FLOWERS FOR HANDS-ON ARRANGING*** This program is sponsored by Galveston County Master Gardeners and Galveston County AgriLife Extension. If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the Extension Office no later than five days before the program.
Blackberry Culture – Gulf Coast Gardening seminar
Presented by Horticulture Agent Stephen Brueggerhoff, we will explore blackberry cultivation including varieties (thorned and thornless), growth habit and seasonal pruning, trellising systems and fertilization. You will learn about soil preparation and planting, as well as disease and pest management. This program is sponsored by Galveston County Master Gardeners and Galveston County AgriLife Extension, part of our Urban Orchard series. Registration is required. If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the Extension Office no later than five days before the program.
