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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: Horticulture
Urban Orchard Series: Blackberries & Blueberries for Small Yards
Learn how to grow blackberries and blueberries in the backyard garden, a two-for-one seminar with Galveston County Master Gardener Monica Martens, (Ed.D). Monica will present blackberry and blueberry varieties, cultivation, fertilization and maintenance. She will also share activity ideas for families with children. Presentation: 10am – 11am Tour of berries & conversation in the garden: 11am – 12:00pm ***NOTE LOCATION: Master Gardener Discovery Garden in Carbide Park, 4102 Main St (FM519), La Marque, 77568*** For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065 Register online below. If special program accommodations… Read More →
Galveston County Master Gardener IN-PERSON Plant Sale
MARCH MADNESS PLANT SALE AT THE DISCOVERY GARDEN March 28, from 9 am to 1 pm. An in-person sale featuring Master Gardener grown plants, perennials, spring vegetables, peppers and herbs. Tomatoes, huge assortment of hot and sweet peppers, including blackberries (Ouachita and PrimeArk Freedom), Texas Everbearing figs and Cara Cara oranges. Compost, fertilizer and tomato cages to boot! Come see what we are growing and visit with Galveston County Master Gardeners! Plant Sale inventory will be available online after Sunday, March 17, at the GCMGA Store: https://galvestonmg.square.site/. Shop… Read More →
Beautiful Blooms: Plumeria Seminar 2024
Celebrate growing plumerias with Loretta Osteen, Galveston County Master Gardener. Loretta will share her expertise successfully growing outstanding trees known for breathtaking flowers. 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. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides equal opportunities in its programs and employment to all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity…. Read More →
Urban Orchard Series: Patio Citrus
Join Horticulture Agent Stephen Brueggerhoff and Texas Department of Agriculture Citrus Health Response Inspector Janis Teas and learn about growing citrus on the patio. Stephen will discuss container cultivation, maintenance and varieties like mandarin, satsuma, lemons and limes, and Janis will present citrus disease management, including TDA monitoring programs for citrus canker and citrus greening. 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. Texas A&M… Read More →
You Too Can Be A Superstar Gardener
Check out Texas Superstar® plants with Galveston County Master Gardeners Sue Bain and Karen Nelson. Texas Superstar® plants thrive easily in our tough Texas environment and produce stellar blooms and fruit. Whether you are a novice or experienced gardener, you will be able to choose Superstar® plants from this presentation that can be planted in your garden beds. 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… Read More →
