May 2023 Galveston County Master Gardener Calendar of Public Educational Programs
Unless otherwise noted, all programs are conducted in the Galveston County AgriLife Extension Office located in Carbide Park at 4102-B Main Street (FM 512),
La Marque 77568
HOME FRUIT GROWERS TOUR
Saturday, May 20, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon
Explore fruit culture and visit Fruits ‘N Such Orchard and the Galveston County Master Gardener Discovery Garden. The tour sites host a variety of fruiting plants, ranging from container blackberries, highbush blueberries and vegetables in Dickinson, and the Discovery Garden Orchard in La Marque. No pre-registration needed; visit sites in any desired order. This event will be held rain or shine. For more information: https://galveston.agrilife.org/horticulture/
Orchard locations:
1. Galveston County Master Gardener Demonstration Orchard and Garden, 4102 Main Street (Hwy 519), La Marque, TX 77568
2. 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
BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS: PLUMERIA SEMINAR
Saturday, May 20, 2023
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Celebrate growing plumerias with Loretta Osteen, Galveston County Master Gardener. Osteen will share her expertise successfully growing outstanding trees known for breathtaking flowers. NOTE: The seminar will be held in the Galveston County AgriLife Extension office classroom, just a stone’s throw from the Discovery Garden. Enjoy the Fruit Orchard Tour in the morning, then come to the Extension Office and enjoy the plumeria seminar with Osteen. Pre-register for this free seminar and learn more: https://galveston.agrilife.org/horticulture/
TOMATO TASTING IN THE GARDENS
Thursday, May 25, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Ain’t nothing like a homegrown tomato! Join Galveston County Master Gardeners as we celebrate tomato culture from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. We welcome the public to a tomato tasting and contest to vote for Best in Show. We will also present our tomato research results to help you improve growing your homegrown tomatoes. Note this event will be held rain or shine. Pre-register for this free seminar and learn more: https://galveston.agrilife.org/horticulture/
