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
HOME FRUIT GROWERS TOURS
Saturday, May 14, 2022
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon
Three fruit orchards are on the tour this year. Vegetable gardens at each site will also be open. The tour sites contain a wide variety of fruit trees, including a peach orchard and container highbush blueberries in Dickinson, the Galveston County Master Gardener Discovery Garden Orchard in La Marque, and a sizeable home orchard in Santa Fe. Each site will be open from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon. No pre-registration needed; visit sites in any desired order. There is no RAIN DATE for this event. It will occur, rain or shine. Wear appropriate shoes and bring other rain gear as needed.
Orchard locations:
1. Galveston County Master Gardener homeowner at 5202 Highland Road, Santa Fe, TX 77517.
2. Galveston County Master Gardener Demonstration Orchard and Garden at 4102 Main Street (Hwy 519), La Marque, TX 77568
3. Wilson and Renee Hillman’s Fruits ‘n Such Orchard at 6309 Ave. U, Dickinson, TX 77539; located off Bowerman Road and FM 517; ph. 832-443-6733
For additional information: https://galveston.agrilife.org/horticulture/mgseminars/
SUMMER PRUNING OF FRUIT TREES
Saturday, May 28 2022
9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Summer pruning of fruit trees is a must to maintain tree health and promote next year’s production. Join Galveston County Master Gardener Robert Marshall and Extension Horticulture Agent Stephen Brueggerhoff to learn best methods for pruning peach, pear and plum. Included is a review of fruit tree species’ growth and habit, open center versus central leader pruning, and general maintenance tips. A portion of the program is presented indoors, the remaining program will be a walk down to the Discovery Garden orchard in Carbide Park for hands-on pruning demonstrations. ***Note: Registration is limited to 30 people***
Register here: https://galveston.agrilife.org/horticulture/mgseminars/
