Galveston Gardening - Lecture Series

Galveston Gardening Lecture Series
This series of 4 lectures features a broad range of knowledgeable speakers, sharing their gardening insights and experiences. Topics will focus on adapted plant materials for our area, sustainable maintenance practices and much more. Each presentation will be followed by an informal diagnostic session, where participants can bring in “plant problems” for evaluation, and care recommendations.

OLLI members may attend any or all of these lectures. There is no charge to current members for this informative OLLI Lecture Series Event.

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Galveston Gardening Plant Swap

Following the last lecture, we will conduct a plant swap. Bring a plant along and exchange it with something new, different and/or unique. Don’t have a plant to swap? No problem – there’s usually enough to go around.

January 12, 2023 1:30 – 3:30 PM

Perennial Color for Galveston

Don Wilkerson, Professor Emeritus. Department of Horticultural Sciences.
Texas A&M University – College Station, TX

Don will provide an overview of some of the most well-adapted perennials for the Galveston environment. The list includes a mix of native plants, as well as other sustainable plants suitable for semi-tropical landscapes.

January 26, 2023 1:30 – 3:30 PM

Trees for Galveston

Priscilla Files, Senior Arborist
Galveston Island Tree Conservancy

The loss of over 40,000 trees following Hurricane Ike dramatically changed Galveston’s landscape. Since that time, Priscilla Files has led the effort to replace these trees with well adapted species and sustainable maintenance practices. Learn more about the best trees for Galveston, as well as their care in the landscape.

February 9, 2023 1:30 – 3:30 PM

Palm Trees for Galveston

Donita Bannon, Horticulturist
Moody Gardens - Galveston, TX

Freezing temperatures, plant pests and our changing environment have created serious problems for palm trees throughout the area. Donita will discuss the challenges of growing palms in Galveston, make recommendations on adapted species and offer suggestions on culture and care.

February 23, 2023 1:30 – 3:30 PM

Fruit Trees for Galveston

Stephen Brueggerhoff, Galveston County Extension Horticulturist
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Galveston’s semi-tropical environment lends itself to a wide range of fruit trees. Lemons, limes, avocados, as well as a host of other fruiting plant materials can be successfully grown in containers or in the ground. Stephen will discuss adapted varieties as well as recommended cultural practices.