Registration is now closed for the 2026 training class. The next training class will be February-May, 2027 and will be held every Tuesday afternoon from 12pm to 3pm in the Extension Office downtown. If you would like to be notified when registration opens for the 2027 class, please fill out the form at the end of this page.
How to become a Concho Valley Master Gardener:
The Texas Master Gardener Program is open to all people regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion or national origin. It is a volunteer program designed to train volunteers that help the Texas A&M AgrilLife Extension Service provide public education in horticulture and related areas. To become a certified Master Gardener you must:
- Complete the process to join the Master Gardener Training Course held annually
- Attend all classes/hours in the scheduled course (around 50 hours total)
- Contribute and report 50 hours of approved volunteer service within the 12 months following the completion of the course.
Allison Schwarz, Tom Green County AgriLife Horticulturist is the coordinator for the Concho Valley Master Gardeners Association.
To maintain status as a certified Master Gardener from year to year (after the initial certification) you must:
- Pay annual dues (currently $10)
- Contribute 20 volunteer hours per year
- Participate in 10 continuing education hours per year
- Complete a new background check every three years
Join Waiting List
Submit the following information to be added to the waiting list, and receive registration information when it becomes available in January.