Galveston County Master Gardener offers free programs

The Galveston County Master Gardener will offer free programs for interested gardeners this March.

Minimize Tomato Stress Factors to Maximize Yields will be held from 9-11 a.m. on March 3. Presenter Sam Scarcella will teach participants how to reduce environmental, fungus and disease problems in tomato gardens.

The class will be held at the Galveston County AgriLife Extension Office in Carbide Park, 4102 Main St. in La Marque.

The 24th annual Galveston Home and Garden Show will be held on March 10-11 at the San Luis Hotel, 5600 Seawall Blvd. in Galveston.

Galveston County Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about fruit, vegetables and plants.

To register or for more information, call 281-534-3412, ext. 12 or email GALV3@wt.net.