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October 2023 Galveston County Master Gardener Calendar of Public Educational Programs

by Brandon Williams
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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

PATIO CITRUS

Saturday, October 7, 2023

9:00 – 11:00 a.m. 

Join Horticulture Agent Stephen Brueggerhoff and learn about growing citrus on the patio. Through practical experience, Brueggerhoff will discuss container cultivation, maintenance and varieties like mandarin, satsuma, lemons, limes and more for a bountiful harvest. Pre-register for this free seminar: https://galveston.agrilife.org/horticulture or call 281-309-5065

2ND ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL & PLANT SALE

Discovery Garden in Carbide Park, 4102 Main St, La Marque, TX

Saturday, October 21, 2023 – 9:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Galveston County Master Gardeners offer fun, food and discovery at our 2nd Annual Fall Festival and Plant Sale. Featuring Discovery Garden Tours and seminars, “Ask a Master Gardener” and Galveston County AgriLife Extension program booths. Select vendors, Master Gardener Grown plants, fall veggies, herbs, bulbs and more! To find out more: https://txmg.org/galveston or call 281-309-390-5065

BECOMING A TEXAS MASTER GARDENER

Saturday, October 28, 2023

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Texas Master Gardeners are experienced volunteers devoted to public education about gardens, lawns, trees, flowers, and fruits. Join Galveston County Master Gardeners for a roundtable seminar exploring our 2024 TMG training program, and how you can apply to become a Texas Master Gardener. Pre-register for this free seminar and learn more: https://galveston.agrilife.org/horticulture or call 281-309-5065

PLUMERIA CARE IN WINTER

Saturday, October 28, 2023

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Learn how to cultivate and winterize your plumeria with Loretta Osteen, Galveston County Master Gardener. Osteen will share her expertise in successfully growing outstanding trees known for breathtaking flowers. Pre-register for this free seminar and learn more: https://galveston.agrilife.org/horticulture or call 281-309-5065

Brandon C. Williams, The Post Newspaper's editor, has been a presence in Galveston County for much of his 33 years in media. He began his career as a sportswriter for The La Marque Times in 1990 and became the paper's first-ever sports editor in 1991. After receiving a host of accolades from the Texas Press Association for his work, Brandon then attended Southwest Texas State, where he served as the sports editor of the school's paper, The University Star along with working with the SWT athletic department. Among his travels in journalism, Brandon served as Sports Editor of both The Texas City Sun and Galveston County Daily News. He was a copy editor/general assignments writer for the Houston Chronicle and covered the Houston Texans' first playoff season as a writer for CBSSports.com. He also worked at Fox Sports Net in satellite operations. Williams began writing with The Post Newspaper in August 2009 and became a contributor to the paper's sports section. He became more of a full-time presence in 2018 and moved to Associate Editor before being named Editor in October 2019. Born in Galveston, raised in Texas City and a graduate of La Marque High School, Brandon's heart has always belonged to Galveston County. Beyond his writing, Williams has also played the role of Santa Claus for the City of La Marque's annual Christmas Parade of Lights since 2017. "Life has led me throughout the country, but it has always led me back Home. I guess that's where God wants me to be." --Brandon C. Williams

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Patricia Norris August 30, 2023 - 4:23 pm

I can’t wait

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