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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
Nature’s Good Guys: Beneficial Insects
If you want beautiful flowers, you need MORE INSECTS! Galveston County Master Gardener and Entomology Specialist Hedy Wolpa will present information and photos on the beneficial insects we can attract to our gardens and landscaped yards to help increase flower and vegetable productions and decrease the presence of insect pests. She’ll also talk about supporting insect native habitats and life cycles using biological control methods and fewer harmful chemicals. For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065 Register online below. If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please… Read More →
Louisiana Iris
Galveston County Master Gardener Monica Martens (Ed.D.) explores growing Louisiana iris. The program presents species and hybrid types for our region, including cultivation information, how to obtain Louisiana iris and share them. You will also learn about our special collection with a tour at the Discovery Garden. Presentation: 9am – 10am Touring the irises in the garden: 10am – 10:30am Enjoy the Discovery Garden and ask additional questions about irises: until Noon ***NOTE LOCATION: Master Gardener Discovery Garden in Carbide Park, 4102 Main St (FM519), La Marque, 77568***… Read More →
Fairy Garden Workshop 2024
Spark your child’s imagination and learn to build your own Fairy Garden. Fairy gardens nurture creativity and make direct connections to our natural world. We will supply materials to make your garden fairy feel right at home. Registration fee is $25; sign up on the form below to save your place in the workshop. You will be sent a link no later than one week prior to the class to make online payment. NOTE: Workshop is limited to 24 participates = 12 pairs (1 adult and 1 child)… Read More →
Vegetable Garden Series: Cucumbers, Squash and Melons
Galveston County Master Gardener Kevin Lancon presents best methods to grow cucumbers, squash and melons in your home garden. The seminar offers different varieties for garden success, best practices for maximum production, methods of trellising and to deal with specific insects and diseases. There will also be health and nutritional information, culinary tips, and ways to enjoy your fresh veggies. 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… Read More →
Vegetable Garden Series: Tomato Stress Management, Pt. 3 of 3
Do you want to learn how to grow great tomatoes? This is the third in a series by Galveston County Master Gardener Ira Gervais, learning about growing great tomatoes in Galveston County. Program overview includes identifying tomato diseases and insect stress, and how to minimize them to increase yields. 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… Read More →
