About Us

Who are Texas Master Gardeners?

Texas Master Gardeners are volunteers, trained by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in research-based horticulture including soils, water conservation, composting, entomology, plant pathology and related subjects. As Brazos County AgriLife Extension Service volunteers, we give to the community by extending research-based knowledge and providing solutions in one-to-one problem solving, in a demonstration garden, educational programs and both in-print and social media.

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Annual training: Want to be a Texas Master Gardeners? Click the tab Texas Master Gardener Training to signup for our interest list.

The process: residents attend an information seminar about the program. You then make an application, the Agent reviews and interviews the person for consideration.  Once accepted into the program, trainees begin a one year process that begins with a minimum of 50 hours of specialized classroom instruction. Texas Master Gardener Interns finish requirements by contributing a minimum of 50 service hours by year’s end to be then certified as a Texas Master Gardener.

The certification and title are good for one year.  To retain certification in Brazos County, Texas Master Gardeners annually contribute a minimum of 25 service hours and acquire 10 hours of continuing education.

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We are a qualified 501c3 organization. … Federal law allows that all transactions conducted by the organization are tax exempt and that all donations given to the organization are tax deductible.

Is the Texas Master Gardener Program For Me?

• Do I want to learn more about the culture and maintenance 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 the time to complete the training and give volunteer service?

If you answered yes to these questions, the Texas Master Gardener program could be for you.

Want to know more and apply to the program? Fill out the interest list form below. You will receive notification to contact our administrative staff via email.

For more information about the program: 979-823-0129

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About The Brazos County Master Gardeners

Brazos County Master Gardener Association (BCMGA) is a voluntary, nonprofit educational association organized to support Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and the Texas Master Gardener Association. BCMGA serves residents of Brazos County, Texas in cooperation with the counties’ AgriLife Extension office.

Our Objectives

Increase gardening knowledge to the general public and support Texas A&M AgriLife Extension by providing our community with information on best gardening practices. Texas Master Gardeners are volunteers, trained by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in research-based horticulture including soils, water conservation, composting, entomology, plant pathology and related subjects. As County Extension Service volunteers, they give to the community by extending research-based knowledge and providing solutions in one-to-one problem solving, in a demonstration gardens and educational programs. What really sets Texas Master Gardeners apart from other home gardeners is their special training in horticulture.

What do Brazos County Master Gardener Members Do?

• Demonstration Garden
• Garden with the Masters Programs
• Speakers Bureau
• 11 Week TX Master Gardener Training Course
• Monthly Chapter Meetings with Informative/ Educational Speakers
• Annual In-person Plant Sales