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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: Gulf Coast Gardening Seminars
Herbs for the Gulf Coast Garden 2022
Galveston County Master Gardeners Briana Etie & Nancy Langston-Noh will present hands on demonstrations in propagation techniques and make tussie mussies. They will also share herb uses, preservation techniques and tips for growing herbs in our Gulf Coast Gardens. Registration required. *Registration is limited 35 participates* If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the Extension Office no later than five days before the program.
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.
Plumeria Propagation Workshop
Galveston County Master Gardener Loretta Osteen will lead a hands-on workshop demonstrating the propagation methods for Plumeria from cuttings and seeds. You’ll also learn how to make a Hawaiian Lei with Plumeria blooms. ***NOTE LOCATION: Master Gardener Discovery Garden in Carbide Park, 4102 Main St (FM519), La Marque, 77568*** Registration is required. ***Class size will be limited to 12 participants*** If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the Extension Office no later than five days before the program.
