Unless otherwise noted all programs are conducted at the Galveston County AgriLife Extension Office located inside Carbide Park at 4102-B Main Street (FM 519), La Marque, 77568
TOMATO STRESS MANAGEMENT, Part 3 of 3
Saturday, March 12, 2022
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Do you want to learn how to grow great tomatoes? The third in a series of three programs by Galveston County Master Gardener Ira Gervais on learning all about how to grow great tomatoes here in Galveston County. The program will provide an overview on identifying various tomato diseases and insect stress factors and how to minimize them to increase yields.
Register here: https://galveston.agrilife.org/horticulture/mgseminars/
GARDENING FOR JEWELS – HUMMINGBIRDS
Saturday, March 12, 2022
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Galveston County Master Gardener and Master Naturalist Deborah Repasz’s presentation will include important information about the flight and fight for survival of the hummingbird in Galveston County. The presentation will highlight ways to increase hummingbird sightings in your yard by creating an inviting habitat, including examples of shelter, food, and water, plus a discussion of the impact of pesticide usage.
Register here: https://galveston.agrilife.org/horticulture/mgseminars/
CUCURBITS – THE SQUASH & CUCUMBER FAMILY
Saturday, March 19, 2022
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Galveston County Master Gardener Kevin Lancon will provide an overview of how to grow cucurbits, which will include cucumbers, squash, and melons in your home garden. The presentation will focus on the different varieties that can be successfully grown in our area, tips and suggested best practices for maximum production, different methods of trellising and how to deal with specific detrimental insects and diseases. There will also be a bit of health and nutritional information provided, as well as a few culinary tips and delicious recipes and ways to enjoy your fresh homegrown cucurbits.
Register here: https://galveston.agrilife.org/horticulture/mgseminars/
SUCCESSFUL CONTAINER GARDENING
Saturday, March 19, 2022
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Galveston County Master Gardener Karolyn Gephart will present and lead a discussion on Container Gardening in our Gulf Coast Region. Topics covered will be practical and useful, and will include environment planting, locations, plant categories, maintenance, benefits, and more. In addition, Gephart along with GCMG Kaye Corey will be demonstrating how to prepare the container and insert plants which will then be given away during the program.
Register here: https://galveston.agrilife.org/horticulture/mgseminars/
IRISES FOR THE GULF COAST GARDEN
Saturday, March 26, 2022
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Iris enthusiast and Galveston County Master Gardener Monica Martens, Ed.D., will provide an overview of how to grow, care for, and increase the variety of hybrids and species of irises in our community. The program includes information about the types of irises that can be grown locally and elsewhere in Texas. The presentation also addresses tips for growing, information about how to obtain irises and share them, and the effects of weather (i.e., freezes) and pests/diseases. Participants will learn about our iris preservation work and tour the iris beds, which will be in bloom, at the Master Gardener Discovery Garden.
Register here: https://galveston.agrilife.org/horticulture/mgseminars/
RAINWATER HARVESTING
Saturday, March 26, 2022
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Don’t let that water go down the drain! Learn to collect and store rainwater. Nat Gruesen, Galveston County Master Gardener and Certified Rainwater Harvesting Specialist, will present rainwater harvesting practices and ways to incorporate rainwater collection into your residential landscaping along with methods for making your rainwater barrel.
Register here: https://galveston.agrilife.org/horticulture/mgseminars/
