Tag Archives: Brazoria County AgriLife Horticulture

Chill Hours for Fruit Trees

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Home fruit production is a part of our gardening experience. I have had quite a number of phone calls and email over the years by homeowners interested in fig, blackberry, persimmon, pear, citrus and peach varieties appropriate for Brazoria County. One of the best ways to begin planning for winning varietals is to rely on observed and predictive data specific to our county. We have all experienced subtropical climatic conditions in Brazoria County, fussing through hot and humid summers and welcoming mild to cool winter. This climate puts us… Read More →

Green Gardening Series: Composting

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Green Gardening Series presents – Home Composting with Horticulture Agent Stephen Brueggerhoff. This will be a Facebook Live! event, and browse to Brazoria County AgriLife Extension Facebook page to join in: www.facebook.com/brazoriacountyextension/ Dig in, strike gold in the dirt and learn about compost! Compost is an enriching amendment to the soil that you can make for a healthier home landscape. Sponsored by Angleton Parks and Recreation Department. All classes are held at the Angleton Recreation Center. Green Gardening Series promotes best practices in home garden development and management…. Read More →

Green Gardening Online: Herbs for Brazoria County

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Green Gardening Series presents – Successful Herbs for Brazoria County with Horticulture Agent Stephen Brueggerhoff. This will be a Facebook Live! event, and browse to Brazoria County AgriLife Extension Facebook page to join in: www.facebook.com/brazoriacountyextension/ Explore herb varieties just right for the county, including improved basil and oregano cultivars with landscape design potential.Sponsored by Keep Angleton Beautiful, Angleton Parks and Recreation Department and Brazoria County AgriLife Extension Service. Green Gardening Series promotes best practices in home garden development and management. Instructed by Brazoria County AgriLife Horticulture Agent Stephen… Read More →

Starting Veggies from Seed

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While winter is a time of renewal, a natural cycle that whispers for stillness and contemplation, I find that I am not one to rest on my laurels. I am already planning ordering new tomato varieties that we will use as trial plants this spring and scheduling seed propagation. There are advantages to starting tomato varieties and other vegetables by seed, such as earlier harvest and the potential to lessen insect infestation by production ahead of pest life cycle such as Leaf-footed Bugs for tomatoes and Squash Vine… Read More →

Keep Pearland Beautiful Lecture: Patio Citrus

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Keep Pearland Beautiful presents a FREE lecture – Patio Citrus with Agent Stephen Brueggerhoff. This will be a Facebook Live! event, and browse to Brazoria County AgriLife Extension Facebook page to join in: www.facebook.com/brazoriacountyextension/ Patio Citrus. Discover growing tips and outstanding varieties for your home patio. This lecture is broadcast live and starts at 7pm. KPB garden lecture series promotes best practices in home garden development and management. Instructed by Brazoria County AgriLife Horticulture Agent Stephen Brueggerhoff and Brazoria County Master Gardener experts, topics will include vegetable production… Read More →

Keep Pearland Beautiful Lecture: All About Chocolate

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Keep Pearland Beautiful presents a FREE lecture – Bean to Bar: Chocolate with Horticulture Agent Stephen Brueggerhoff. This will be a Facebook Live! event, and browse to Brazoria County AgriLife Extension Facebook page to join in: www.facebook.com/brazoriacountyextension/ From Bean to Bar: Making Chocolate. Engage with a program learning about chocolate production and culture.  This lecture is broadcast live and starts at 7pm. KPB garden lecture series promotes best practices in home garden development and management. Instructed by Brazoria County AgriLife Horticulture Agent Stephen Brueggerhoff and Brazoria County Master Gardener… Read More →

Keep Pearland Beautiful Lecture: Urban Forest

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Keep Pearland Beautiful presents a FREE lecture – Replanting the Urban Forest with Horticulture Agent Stephen Brueggerhoff. This will be a Facebook Live! event, and browse to Brazoria County AgriLife Extension Facebook page to join in: www.facebook.com/brazoriacountyextension/ Replanting the Urban Forest. Learn about the importance of increasing the tree inventory in the urban environment.  This lecture is broadcast live and starts at 7pm. KPB garden lecture series promotes best practices in home garden development and management. Instructed by Brazoria County AgriLife Horticulture Agent Stephen Brueggerhoff and Brazoria County Master… Read More →

Keep Pearland Beautiful Lecture: Ginger, A Closer Look

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Keep Pearland Beautiful presents a FREE lecture – Tropical Paradise: A Closer Look at Ginger with Horticulture Agent Stephen Brueggerhoff. This will be a Facebook Live! event, and browse to Brazoria County AgriLife Extension Facebook page to join in: www.facebook.com/brazoriacountyextension/ Tropical Paradise: Ginger. Discover growing tips and outstanding varieties for your home garden. This lecture is broadcast live and starts at 7pm. KPB garden lecture series promotes best practices in home garden development and management. Instructed by Brazoria County AgriLife Horticulture Agent Stephen Brueggerhoff and Brazoria County Master… Read More →

Keep Pearland Beautiful Lecture: Container Gardening

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Keep Pearland Beautiful presents a FREE lecture – Container Gardening with Horticulture Agent Stephen Brueggerhoff. This will be a Facebook Live! event, and browse to Brazoria County AgriLife Extension Facebook page to join in: www.facebook.com/brazoriacountyextension/ Container Gardening – Explore the joy of gardening at home iwith container gardening, discussing soil type, watering schedule, fertilization and benefits and challenges of container type and size. This lecture is broadcast live and starts at 7pm KPB garden lecture series promotes best practices in home garden development and management. Instructed by Brazoria County… Read More →

Keep Pearland Beautiful Lecture: Poisonous Plants

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Keep Pearland Beautiful presents a FREE lecture – Poisonous Plants with Horticulture Agent Stephen Brueggerhoff. This will be a Facebook Live! event, and browse to Brazoria County AgriLife Extension Facebook page to join in: www.facebook.com/brazoriacountyextension/ Deadly Darlings: Poison Ivy and Friends. Learn about some not so friendly poisonous plants, and some that we use in everyday ornamental landscaping. This lecture is broadcast live and starts at 7pm KPB garden lecture series promotes best practices in home garden development and management. Instructed by Brazoria County AgriLife Horticulture Agent Stephen… Read More →