Gardening: April to June 2005

Gardeners' Q&As for June

by Dr. William M. Johnson, Galveston County Extension Agent - Horticulture

Submitted for June 29, 2005

Gardening: Q&As for June

Extension Volunteers Recognized by Commissioners Court

by Dr. William M. Johnson, Galveston County Extension Agent - Horticulture

Submitted for June 22, 2005

Gardening: Volunteers Recognized

Galveston County Master Gardeners Help Nationwide Environmental Project

by Dr. William M. Johnson, Galveston County Extension Agent - Horticulture

Submitted for June 15, 2005

Gardening: Gardeners Help Test Roses

Help with a Landscape Plant ID & Other Q&As

by Dr. William M. Johnson, Galveston County Extension Agent - Horticulture

Submitted for June 8, 2005

Gardening: Landscape Questions and Answers

June's Gardening Calendar

by Dr. William M. Johnson, Galveston County Extension Agent - Horticulture

Submitted for June 1, 2005

Gardening: June Tips

Gardeners’ Dilemmas On Citrus, Leftover Insecticide

by Dr. William M. Johnson, Galveston County Extension Agent - Horticulture

May 25, 2005

Dr. Johnson answers your questions, including those about growing vegetables and fruit trees.

Gardening: Dilemmas

Source: Dr. William M. Johnson, Galveston

Lightning Strikes Again & Alien-Like Spaceships In Lawns. . . Gardening Q&As

by Dr. William M. Johnson, Galveston County Extension Agent - Horticulture

May 18, 2005

SATURDAY, May 21: Third Annual 4-H Benefit Golf Tournament starts at 1:30 p.m. at the Beacon Lakes Golf Course in League City. For entry fees and information, contact Gayle Walker at the County Extension Office (281-534-3413, ext. 5059)

Gardening: More Lightning and Spaceships

Source: Dr. William M. Johnson, Galveston County Extension Agent - Horticulture

Apples To Home Fruit Growers’ Tour

by Dr. William M. Johnson, Galveston County Extension Agent - Horticulture

May 12, 2005

SATURDAY, May 14: Home Fruit Growers’ Open House for three home fruit orchards in the Santa Fe area. Each site open from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. Wide variety of fruit and citrus trees. See article for details.

Gardening: More Fruit Growers’ Tour

Source: Dr. William M. Johnson, Galveston County Extension Agent - Horticulture

Image update: May 12, 2005
Image Source: Herman Auer

Home Gardening Chores and
May 14 Home Fruit Growers’ Tour

by Dr. William M. Johnson, Galveston County Extension Agent - Horticulture

May 5, 2005

SATURDAY, May 14: Home Fruit Growers’ Open House for three home fruit orchards in the Santa Fe area. Each site open from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. Wide variety of fruit and citrus trees. Visit website at the end of this column for more information and a printable site map.

Gardening: Home Chores and Tour

Learn About Weed Control

by Dr. William M. Johnson, Galveston County Extension Agent - Horticulture

April 27, 2005

SATURDAY, APRIL 30: 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. at the Galveston County Extension Office. Homeowner’s Guide to Weed Control. Identification of common weeds and practical options for controlling weeds in the home landscape. No fee but reservation required (281-534-3413, Ext. 6 or GALV3@wt.net).

Gardening: More Weeds

Learn About Growing Blueberries

by Dr. William M. Johnson, Galveston County Extension Agent - Horticulture

April 22, 2005

SATURDAY, APRIL 23: Growing Blueberries. 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. at the Galveston County Extension Office. Slide presentation on variety selection, soil preparation, establishment, general care and harvesting. No fee but reservation required (281-534-3413, Ext. 6 or GALV3@wt.net).

Gardening: More Blueberries

Hints On Harvesting Vegetables For Peak Flavor

Gardening: Harvesting Vegetables

by Dr. William M. Johnson, Galveston County Extension Agent - Horticulture

April 15, 2005

Extension Center Will Hold Pecan Workshop

by Dr. William M. Johnson, Galveston County Extension Agent - Horticulture

April 6, 2005

The Galveston County Master Gardeners will conduct a"Grafting Fruit & Nut Trees...The How To’s for Homeowners" workshop on Saturday, April 9, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Galveston County Extension Office, 5115 Highway 3, in Dickinson.

The workshop will be presented by Master Gardeners Herman Auer, Terry Cuclis, Bert Janke and Anna Wygrys who hold the title of Master Gardener Propagation Specialists in addition to Texas Master Gardeners.

A variety of grafting techniques for fruit and nut trees will be demonstrated including wedge grafting, T-budding, 4-flap, and inlay bark. Program participants will have the opportunity to practice grafting.

There is no registration fee but class size is limited and pre-registration is required (by phone at 281-534-3413, ext. 6 or by e-mail at GALV3@wt.net).

Gardening: More - April Tips

Dr. Johnson is a horticulturist with the Galveston County
Extension Office of Texas Cooperative Extension, Texas A&M University. Visit his web site at http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/index.htm

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Gardening: Bananas - August 1, 2004 article

Gardening: August Gardening Calendar - August 16, 2004 article

Gardening: Trio Of Extension Programs Includes Pear Tasting, Master Naturalist Class & Rose Seminar - August 20, 2004 article

Gardening: Prepare Now For Fall Gardens - August 26, 2004 article

Gardening: September's Garden Calendar Includes Fall Pecan Field Day - September 2, 2004 article

Gardening: Ornamental Grasses - September 8, 2004 article

Gardening: Don't Let Landscape Become A High-Maintenance Nightmare - September 22, 2004 article

Gardening: Oct. 10 Plant Sale & Seminar To Feature Butterfly Gardening - Butterflies Bring Color, Motion to Garden - October 2, 2004 article

Gardening: Plant It And They Will Come: Getting the Butterflies of Galveston County to Grace Your Yard - October 2, 2004 article

Gardening: Rose Propagation & Seasonal Decorating Workshops To Be Held - October 13, 2004 article

Gardening: Extension Office To Sponsor Open House On October 29, Seasonal Decorations and Onion and Garlic Workshops - October 20, 2004 article

Gardening: Extension Office To Sponsor Open House On October 29 and County Pecan Show - October 27, 2004 article

Gardening: November Is Pansy Time - November 6, 2004 article

Gardening: County Pecan Growers Display Their Successes - November 11, 2004 article

Gardening: Gardeners' Questions On Fall Crops - November 17, 2004 article

Gardening: Gardeners' Q&As For November - November 28, 2004 article

Gardening: Gardeners' December Checklist Includes Citrus Show On Dec. 9 - December 3, 2004 article

Gardening: Citrus Show A Huge Success With 185 Entries - December 19, 2004 article

Gardening: Trees and Shrubs - December 23, 2004 article

Gardening: Cold Weather Impact - January 4, 2005 article

Gardening: Gardeners' Checklist For January Includes Several Educational Programs - January 7, 2005 article

Gardening:Announcing the 2005 Galveston County Master Gardener Training - January 13, 2005 article

Gardening:Peach & Plum Growers' Workshop To Be Held Saturday, January 29 - January 19, 2005 article

Gardening: Gardening for Texas Wildlife - January 28, 2005 article

Gardening: Wide Variety of Citrus to Be Available at February 5 Fruit Tree Sale and Home Citrus Production - January 31, 2005 article

Gardening: Fruit Trees Of The Gods Featured In February 5 Master Gardener Plant Sale - February 2, 2005 article

Gardening: "If I Were A Tomato, I Would Want To Be Grown In Texas . . . Galveston County, That Is!" Workshop to be held February 12 - February 9, 2005 article

Gardening: February Is Rose Pruning Time...Attend Rose Care Seminar to Learn How - February 16, 2005 article

Gardening: Extension Activities At The Home & Garden Show On Feb. 26-27 - February 23, 2005 article

Gardening: March Gardening Calendar Includes Seminar On Butterfly Gardening - March 2, 2005 article

Gardening: Gardeners' Q&As From The Galveston Home & Garden Show - March 10, 2005 article

Gardening: Extension Offers Program On "Living To Be 100 . . . A Commonsense Approach." - March 16, 2005 article

Gardening: Program On Plumeria Offered On March 26- March 29, 2005 article

Gardening: Garden Checklist For April Includes Pecan Field Day - April 6, 2005 article

Gardening: Hints On Harvesting Vegetables For Peak Flavor - April 15, 2005 article

Gardening: Fresh Blueberries From Your Home Garden Seminar On Saturday, April 23 - April 22, 2005 article

Gardening: Learn About Weed Control - April 27, 2005 article

Gardening:Home Gardening Chores and
May 14 Home Fruit Growers’ Tour - May 5, 2005 article

Gardening: Apples To Home Fruit Growers’ Tour - May 12, 2005 article

Gardening: Lightning Strikes Again & Alien-Like Spaceships In Lawns. . . Gardening Q&As - May 18, 2005 article

Gardening: Gardeners' Dilemmas On Citrus, Leftover Insecticide - May 25, 2005 article

Gardening: June's Gardening Calendar - June 1, 2005 article

Gardening: Help with a Landscape Plant ID & Other Q&As - June 8, 2005 article

Gardening: Galveston County Master Gardeners Help Nationwide Environmental Project - June 15, 2005 article

Gardening: Extension Volunteers Recognized by Commissioners Court - June 22, 2005 article

Gardening: Gardeners' Q&As for June - June 29, 2005 article

Gardening: Garden Checklist for July - July 6, 2005 article