FREE GARDENING CLASSES IN FRIENDSWOOD

The following Master Gardener Programs are free to the public.
 
All April programs will be held at the Friendswood Public Library
 
For course reservations, telephone 281-309-5065 or email: galvcountymgs@gmail.com
Website: http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/index.html
 
SUCCESSFUL CONTAINER GARDENING               
Saturday, April 6                                                   email: galvcountymgs@gmail.com to pre-register
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 pm
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 who will also represent Keep Friendswood Beautiful, will be demonstrating how to prepare the container and insert the plant which will be given away via raffle during the program.
*** NOTE LOCATION:  Friendswood Public Library, 416 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood 77546***
 
GARDENING FOR JEWELS – HUMMINGBIRDS      email: galvcountymgs@gmail.com to pre-register
Saturday, April 6
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 inviting habitat, including examples of shelter, food, and water, plus a discussion of the impact of pesticide usage. 
*** NOTE LOCATION:  Friendswood Public Library, 416 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood 77546***
 
BENEFICIALS IN THE GARDEN                               email: galvcountymgs@gmail.com to pre-register
Saturday, April 13
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Dr. William M. Johnson, Galveston County Extension Agent for Horticulture, will give a program on beneficial insects and other types of beneficials commonly found in Galveston County home landscapes and gardens.  Knowing your garden friends can remove the anxiety of “Do I need to spray an insecticide?”
*** NOTE LOCATION:  Friendswood Public Library, 416 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood 77546***