The following Master Gardener Programs are free to the public.
For course reservations, telephone 281-309-5065 or email: galvcountymgs@gmail.com
Website: http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/index.html
WEDGE GRAFTING
Saturday, January 4, 2020 email: galvcountymgs@gmail.com to pre-register
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Grafting your fruit and ornamental trees: Master Gardener Nancy Noh will discuss the when, how, why’s, and step-by-step procedure for scion collection and wedge grafting. She will remove the mystique of grafting. Grafting specialists will be on hand to provide one-on-one assistance. NOTE: Class is limited to 20 persons participating. You must pre-register in order to attend. Other persons may attend for observation only.
GROWING AVOCADOS
Saturday, January 4, 2020 email: galvcountymgs@gmail.com to pre-register
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Presented by Jerry Hurlbert, Honorary Galveston County Master Gardener, Moderator and Coordinator of Texas Rare Fruit Growers Association. Hurlbert has over 35 years of experience growing avocados. He will cover the best varieties for the Gulf Coast, how to start plants from seeds, as well as tips on tree planting and cultivation methods for growing avocados. Discover the best methods to protect plants from cold and sun, especially for young trees.
GROWING BLUEBERRIES
Saturday, January 11, 2020 email: galvcountymgs@gmail.com to pre-register
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Presented by Dr. David Cohen, Honorary Galveston County Master Gardener and an accomplished home grower of blueberries by avocation and a practicing physician by trade. Dr. Cohen has an impressive “blueberry patch” as part of his home landscape and has gained considerable hands-on experience with successfully growing blueberries under our growing conditions.
PLANTING FRUIT TREES
Saturday, January 11, 2020 email: galvcountymgs@gmail.com to pre-register
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Galveston County Master Gardener Herman Auer will present information to help you plant your desired fruit tree for a long, productive life with a well-anchored root system. Auer has over 45 years of local fruit tree production.
GROWING GREAT TOMATOES, Part 2 of 3
Saturday, January 18, 2020 email: galvcountymgs@gmail.com to pre-register
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
This is part two of the three part program about Growing Great Tomatoes by Galveston County Master Gardener Ira Gervais. He reveals his secrets of successful planting and production of great tomatoes. Learn about the various varieties that do well in this area, making your selections, when to transplant your seedlings and various growing techniques. Information about soil requirements, needed nutrients and the temperature ranges for best tomato fruit set. With this knowledge, you can become the tomato king/queen on your street and be challenged by your friends.
GROWING PEACHES IN GALVESTON COUNTY
Saturday, January 18, 2020 email: galvcountymgs@gmail.com to pre-register
1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Presented by Master Gardener Herman Auer. Learn the better variety selections (both white and yellow flesh) for Galveston County, what to look for when buying your peach tree, and the best planting locations (think drainage). Topics discussed will include chill hours, rootstock, pruning to shape, and thinning methods that lead to larger fruit. Also learn how to judge ripening dates and the best time to harvest. Auer has been producing peaches in Galveston County for over 35 Years.
