WHO ARE TEXAS MASTER GARDENERS?
Master Gardeners are members of the local community who take an active interest in their lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers and gardens. They are enthusiastic, willing to learn and to help others, and able to communicate with diverse groups of people.
What really sets Master Gardeners apart from other home gardeners is their special training in horticulture. In exchange for their training, persons who become Master Gardeners contribute time as volunteers, working through their Extension office to provide horticultural-related information to their communities.
IS THE MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM RIGHT FOR ME?
The Texas Master Gardener program is so popular that there is often a waiting list of people wanting to enroll. The prime requisite for consideration in enrolling in the program is the time, dedication and commitment required of those who complete the program. To help you decide if you should apply to be a Master Gardener, ask yourself these questions:
Do I want to learn more about the culture and
maintenance of many types of plants?
Am I eager to participate in a practical and
intense training program?
Do I look forward to sharing my knowledge
with people in my community?
Do I have enough time to attend training
and to complete the volunteer service?
If you answered yes to these questions, this program could be for you.
AS A CERTIFIED MEMBER
After certifying, each Master Gardener must complete 12 educational hours of education and volunteer a minimum of 30 volunteer hours per year to remain a certified Master Gardener.
About Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Master Gardeners are representatives of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. In all volunteer work related to the program, Master Gardeners follow the research based recommendations of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is a cooperative system which helps people improve their lives through an educational process using scientific knowledge directed by issues and needs. It emphasizes the philosophy of helping people help themselves by spreading among the people of the United States useful and practical information on subjects relating to horticulture, agriculture and home economics, and to encourage the application of this knowledge. Assisting the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in this endeavor is the goal of the Texas Master Gardeners.
The Texas Master Gardener program is a volunteer educational program conducted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and is open to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status
The title, TEXAS MASTER GARDENER is to be used only by individuals who have completed training and volunteer hours through the Extension service. The title is valid only when the volunteer is participating in the Master Gardener program. The Master Gardener title will not be used for personal or business advancement. When individuals cease active participation, their designation as Master Gardener becomes void.