The Texas Master Gardener program is an educational volunteer program conducted by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service of the Texas A&M University System. Extension Master Gardeners (EMGs) 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 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 county’s Texas AgriLife Extension office to provide horticultural-related information to their communities.
The Blanco County Master Gardeners are accepting applications for the next intern class.
The Master Gardeners of Blanco County meet regularly on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. In the attempt to accommodate all of the members, meetings begin at 1pm. These meetings are informative horticulture related programs with some field trips included. Our group is very active so it will not be difficult to find an activity that you will enjoy.
Link to application for 2025 BCMG can be found below. Applications are due by December 1st 2024.
http://txmg.org/blanco/files/2024/10/BCMG-APPLICATION-for-2025-Class.docx
Requirements to become a certified Master Gardener include:
- 50 hour approved education training
- 50 hours of volunteer service in Extension approved activities
- Complete background check
Annual requirements to maintain certification:
- 20 hours of volunteer service annually in approved activities
- 10 hours of continuing education from approved sources
- Attend at least two monthly meetings and one event