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2023 Galveston County Pecan Show

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Bringing pecan pride, open to commercial and backyard growers, and celebrating pecan culture in Galveston County! Entries are now being accepted for the Galveston County Pecan Show, with three categories for commercial, classic and new division, and natives. Click here to find out more information, entry forms and pecan show rules: 2023 Galveston County Pecan Show Submitted samples must reach our Galveston County AgriLife Extension office at 4102-B Main Street, La Marque by Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 3 pm. For more information about pecan sample submission, contact: 281-309-5065,… Read More →

Going Nuts for Pecans Seminar

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Join Horticulture Agent Stephen Brueggerhoff, presenting pecan cultivation and tree maintenance in Galveston County. We will also exhibit award winning pecans and distribute ribbons for winners of the 2023 Galveston County Pecan Show. Registration is required. 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,… Read More →

Urban Orchard Series: Grafting Pecans

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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.  

Urban Orchard Series: Growing Pecans at Home

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  Learn best practices for planting, maintaining and cultivating pecans with Horticulture Agent Stephen Brueggerhoff. Weather allowing, we will visit a remnant pecan orchard in Carbide Park. Register online below, or call 281-309-5065. Note: If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the Extension Office no later than two weeks before the program.