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
WEDGE GRAFTING
Saturday, January 8, 2022
9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Master Gardeners Hazel Lampton, Debbie Espinosa, and Herman Auer will discuss the how, when & why of wedge, whip and tongue, and chip bud method grafting. This hands-on program will give you choices to graft stone fruit, pome and evergreen fruit trees. The possibilities are endless when you know how to graft your own fruit trees!
***NOTE: Class is limited to 20 persons participating. Others may attend for observation only.*** You must pre-register to attend. Register here: https://galveston.agrilife.org/horticulture/mgseminars/
PLANTING FRUIT TREES
Saturday, January 15, 2022
9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Master Gardeners Hazel Lampton, Debbie Espinosa, and Herman Auer will present information to help you plant your desired fruit trees to ensure a long, productive life with a well-anchored root system. With over 50 years of combined experience these instructors will show you there is no limit to what your fruit trees can do…you don’t want to miss this program!
Register here: https://galveston.agrilife.org/horticulture/mgseminars/
FRUIT TREE SELECTIONS
Saturday, January 15, 2022
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Master Gardener Robert Marshall will present information on the better, easier to grow fruit trees for Galveston County. Why not benefit from the success of other fruit tree lovers and growers? Rootstock, variety, pollination, and chill hours will be discussed.
Register here: https://galveston.agrilife.org/horticulture/mgseminars/
GROWING GREAT TOMATOES, Part 2 of 3
Saturday, January 22
9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
This is part two of the three-part program on Growing Great Tomatoes by Galveston County Master Gardener Ira Gervais. Gervais reveals his secrets of successful planting and production of great tomatoes. Learn about the various varieties that do well in this area, making your selections, when to transplant your seedlings and various growing techniques. Information on soil requirements, needed nutrients and the temperature ranges for the best tomato fruit set will be included. With this knowledge, you can become the tomato king or queen on your street and be challenged by your friends.
Register here: https://galveston.agrilife.org/horticulture/mgseminars/
SUCCESSFUL SPRING VEGETABLE GARDENING
Saturday, January 22, 2022
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Master Gardener Kevin Lancon, a vegetable enthusiast with a passion for garden fresh vegetables, will share his knowledge of years of hands-on experience growing vegetables. Topics will include how to plan and plant a vegetable garden, location, and the best varieties for Galveston County. Also included will be pollination, mulching, the effects of full sun and shade on leafy and fruiting vegetables, and garden failures.
Register here: https://galveston.agrilife.org/horticulture/mgseminars/
GROWING PEACHES IN GALVESTON COUNTY
Saturday, January 29, 2022
9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Master Gardener Herman Auer, an avid gardener with over 60 years of experience growing stone fruit in Galveston County, will guide you through what it takes to grow peaches. Learn the better variety selections (both white and yellow flesh) for Galveston County, what to look for when buying your peach or other stone fruit tree, and the best planting locations (think drainage). Topics discussed will include chill hours, rootstock, pruning to shape for air flow, production, thinning methods that lead to larger fruit, and diseases & insects.
Register here: https://galveston.agrilife.org/horticulture/mgseminars/
GARDEN BULBS FOR GALVESTON COUNTY
Saturday, January 29, 2022
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Master Gardeners Fran Brockington & Lisa Davis, bulb enthusiasts, will introduce participants to true bulbs, corms, tubers and rhizomes that can be grown successfully in Galveston County. The history of bulbs, gardening techniques and calendar care will be covered. Come discover the joys of gardening with bulbs both in the garden and in containers.
Register here: https://galveston.agrilife.org/horticulture/mgseminars/
GALVESTON COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ONLINE SPRING PLANT SALE
12:00 p.m., Friday, February 11, 2022 – 12:00 p.m., Saturday, February 12, 2022
Choose from hundreds of plants adapted to the Texas Gulf Coast growing area. We will have a selection of fruit & citrus trees, tomatoes, potatoes, sweet peppers, bulbs, and perennials available for purchase. Browse online starting February 4! Shop NOON TO NOON Feb 11 – Feb 12 online & schedule a curbside pick-up time. Visit the Galveston County Master Gardeners’ online store for more details – https://store.galvestonmg.org
