1- GROWING AVOCADOS          e-mail GALV3@wt.net to pre-register
Saturday, January 5, 2013
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Presented by Jerry Hurlbert, Moderator and Coordinator of Texas Rare Fruit Growers Association. Jerry has 35 years of experience growing avocados.
Learn the best varieties for the Gulf Coast, how to start plants from seeds, as well as tips on tree planting and cultivation methods for growing avocados. Discover the best methods to protect plants from cold and sun, especially for young trees.

2- HOMEGROWN PEPPERS          e-mail GALV3@wt.net to pre-register
Saturday, January 5, 2013
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Presented by Master Gardener Gene Speller. Topics include background and origin of pepper plants; heat value classification (Scoville Units); how to start from seed; culture and growing tips; recommended varieties; insect and disease control; and pepper uses & recipes.

4- GROW GREAT TOMATOES          e-mail GALV3@wt.net to pre-register
Saturday, January 12, 2013
9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Master Gardener Sam Scarcella reveals his secrets to growing great tomatoes. Discussion topics include how to pick the best varieties, planting and growing techniques, and insect and disease control.

5- GARDENING BY THE SQUARE FOOT          e-mail GALV3@wt.net to pre-register
Saturday, January 12, 2013
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Presented by Master Gardener John Jons. Basic designs, soil preparation, plant selection and establishment, insect pest & disease control, and general care.

6- GROWING PEACHES IN GALVESTON COUNTY          e-mail GALV3@wt.net to pre-register
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.    <<< NOTE TIME
Slide presentation presented by Master Gardener Herman Auer on variety selection, establishment, insect pest & disease control, and general care of peaches and plums.

8- GROWING CITRUS IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD          e-mail GALV3@wt.net to pre-register
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.    <<< NOTE TIME
Master Gardener Herman Auer will present a Power Point presentation on how to successfully grow citrus trees. The presentation will cover such topics as rootstock and variety selection, cultural care of trees, typical disease and insect pest problems, control of birds and critters, and freeze protection.

10- SUCCESSFUL SPRING VEGETABLE GARDENING          e-mail GALV3@wt.net to pre-register
Saturday, January 26, 2013
9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Presented by Master Gardener Luke Stripling. Topics include how to get more from your vegetable garden, soil fertility, disease and insect control.

11- ANYONE CAN GROW ROSES          e-mail GALV3@wt.net to pre-register
Saturday, January 26, 2013
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
A PowerPoint presented by Master Gardener John Jons covering the basics of growing hybrid tea roses, including variety selection, bed preparation, planting and culture, insect and disease control.

12- GROWING BLUEBERRIES          e-mail GALV3@wt.net to pre-register
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.    <<< NOTE TIME
Presented by Dr. David Cohen, an accomplished home grower of blueberries by avocation and a practicing physician by trade. Dr. Cohen has an impressive "blueberry patch" as part of his home landscape and has gained considerable hands-on experience with successfully growing blueberries under our growing conditions.