Washington County Annex Container Garden
BMGA Leaders: Linda Jordan & Kathy Conway
Location: Washington County Annex Bldg.
Work Schedule: Contact Linda Jordan
Purpose: This garden of four water trough containers demonstrates growing ornamental plants and herbs in containers. The container themes are: Red, White & Blue; Herbs; Plants for Pollinators; & Texas Superstars. Each plant is labeled with a digital QR Code tag which when scanned takes the user to detailed information about the plant. These container gardens also illustrate how to irrigate containers with micro-sprayers.
Christ Lutheran Day School
BMGA Leader: Deanna Butler
Location: Christ Lutheran Day School, 1104 Carlee St, Brenham, TX 77833
Work Schedule: Contact Deanna Butler
Purpose: This school vegetable garden is located on the Christ Lutheran Day School campus. The Bluebonnet Master Gardeners and the pre-school aged students plant, maintain and harvest the garden together. The students learn to prepare the soil, how to plant, how to properly maintain a vegetable garden and harvest the produce. Master Gardeners know that when kids get their hands in the dirt and participate growing vegetables and watch them grow, they are much more likely to eat vegetables they might otherwise shun.
Spring Tomato and Pepper Plant Sale (Annually in March)
BMGA Leader: Kara Matheney
Location: Washington County Fairgrounds Sales Facility, 1305 E. Blue Bell Rd., Brenham, Tx.
Work Schedule: Watch for the volunteer sign-up email from the Washington County Extension Agent
Purpose: Get your steps in and earn hours as a volunteer! Master Gardeners assist with The Washington County Horticulture Committee Spring Tomato and Pepper Plant Sale which is an incredible opportunity to lend a helping hand and be part of an outreach event that provides quality plants for gardeners while raising funds for scholarships. Our volunteers love the opportunity to help this well-oiled machine unload, sort, and deliver over 3,000 4-packs of seedling vegetable plants for area gardening enthusiasts. The days (Delivery/Sorting Day and Drive-Thru Pick-Up Day) generally start about 9:30am and end about 5:30pm with lunch provided for all volunteers and the option to sign up for shifts.
Fall Vegetable Plant Sale (Annually in October)
BMGA Leader: Kara Matheney
Location: Washington County Fairgrounds Sales Facility, 1305 E. Blue Bell Rd., Brenham, Tx.
Work Schedule: Watch for the volunteer sign-up email from the Washington County Extension Agent
Purpose: Another great opportunity to get your steps in and earn hours as a volunteer! Master Gardeners assist with The Washington County Horticulture Committee Fall Plant Sale, which is a little smaller than the spring but still just as much fun. Our volunteers lend a helping hand and be part of an outreach event that provides quality plants for gardeners while raising funds for scholarships. Master Gardeners jump in and work with Horticulture Committee members to unload, sort, and deliver over 1,500 4-packs of seedling vegetable plants for area gardening enthusiasts. The days (Delivery/Sorting Day and Drive-Thru Pick-Up Day) generally start about 9:30am and end about 5:30pm with lunch provided for all volunteers and the option to sign up for shifts.
Washington County Lunch-N-Learn Program
BMGA Leader: Kara Matheney
Location: Washington County Fairgrounds Sales Facility, 1305 E. Blue Bell Rd., Brenham, Tx.
Work Schedule: Contact Kara Matheney
Purpose: Educational seminars on various gardening topics delivered during lunchtime. Work needed includes arranging topics, speakers, set-up and clean-up. Read more…
Washington County Ag Day (Annually in May)
BMGA Leader: Kara Matheney
Location: Washington County Fairgrounds Sales Facility, 1305 E. Blue Bell Rd., Brenham, Tx.
Work Schedule: Watch for the volunteer sign-up email from the Washington County Extension Agent
Purpose: Master Gardeners join a team of educators and spend the day sharing our passion for all things plants, insects, and gardening with over 400 4th grade students in Washington County. We will welcome 10-15 groups of 20-30 students for a period of 12-15 minutes to teach them about gardening! A fast paced and fun day of giving back and getting the next generation interested in digging in the dirt. The event generally lasts from 8:30am until 3:00pm and the Extension Office provides lunch! A great way to earn hours and work with a team of volunteers to have fun!
Extension Office
Extension Office Assistance
Kara Matheney, Washington County Extension Agent
BMGA Master Gardeners may volunteer time to assist their local AgriLife Extension Office with various projects. Please contact your local AgriLife Extension Agent for what assistance is needed.