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Application

 

One starts the application process to become a Texas Master Gardener in El Paso County by reading the Application Letter and submitting the online Application form or by submitting the printable Application form found here on this website. The Application letter tells about the El Paso County Master Gardener program.

This year’s fall class schedule is summarized below:

  • Orientation Day: August 28, 2025
  • Dates of classes: September 4 to November 13, 2025
  • Class days: Thursdays (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
  • Class location: In-person training at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office Ascarate Annex,
    301 Manny Martinez Sr. Drive, 2nd Floor, El Paso, TX
  • Fee to cover course materials, handbook, and background check: $215
  • Complete and submit an Application form by August 8, 2025

The El Paso County Master Gardener program is administered by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to increase the availability of horticultural information for local residents through the participation of local volunteers. These volunteers complete 12 weeks of intensive horticulture training and then are required to volunteer time as they share with the community what they have learned through a number of gardening and educational projects.

You can learn more about the El Paso County Master Gardener program and our history by reading these pages:

How to Become an El Paso County Master Gardener – Brief description of the training program and questions for potential volunteers. 

Volunteer Duties – Title and brief description of volunteer activities, requirements, and organization description

History – History of the Texas Master Gardener program

For more information, you may also send an email to [email protected] or call the Extension Office at (915) 273-3502.

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