Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association
Did you know that one out of six Americans does not know from where their next meal will come? There are people in our communities and surrounding areas that are experiencing hunger. Food pantries help fill in the gaps but often lack healthy, fresh produce. AmpleHarvest.org is a non-profit organization that uses the power of the internet to connect 8,387 registered local food pantries spread across all 50 states with gardeners willing to donate their excess produce. AmpleHarvest.org reminds Master Gardeners and all home gardeners that they can help… Read More →
The Washington County Horticulture Committee kicked off its popluar Tomato & Pepper Plant Sale on January 7, 2019. Orders can be placed through March 15th, and are now also accepted online. All proceeds from the sale benefit the AgriLife Extension Horticulture Committee’s Scholarship Fund. Scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors in Brenham and Burton who are pursuing a degree in agrculture related fields. In addition to hardy tomato and pepper plants, the sale includes eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, cilantro, parsley & dill plants all arriving in time for… Read More →
The Bluebonnet Master Gardener Assocation 2019 training classes begin January 17th in La Grange, Texas. The series consists of 50 hours of training held every Thursday until April 25th, 2019. Master Gardener Carol Daniels of La Grange is the coordinator of the 2019 training program. Ms. Daneils also coordinated the 2017 training class for BMGA. The class is designed for trainees from any of the four Bluebonnet Master Gardener counties of Austin, Colorado, Fayette and Washington. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service provides the training material used by Master… Read More →
