The Master Gardeners of Henderson County we are an educational and volunteer program offered by the AgriLife Extension of the Texas A&M University System. The program is designed to increase the availability of horticultural information and extend horticultural projects throughout the community. These goals are implemented through the training and employment of local volunteers known as Master Gardeners.

The Master Gardeners in Henderson County provides invaluable training and educational opportunities. Professional and amateur horticulturists, as well as persons simply seeking up-to-date horticultural information, can advance their gardening expertise, and gain self-satisfaction through volunteer efforts. The volunteer aspect of the Master Gardener program allows individuals to dedicate their time and talents to enhancing the quality of life for citizens in their community using the science and art of horticulture.

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Gardening Guide

Henderson County Master Gardener Association (HCMGA) is pleased to offer a month-by-month gardening guide to the public for only $15.  This guide is specific to East Texas and is available now.  The guide lists vegetable planting dates and gardening chores for flowers; shrubs and trees; and lawn and ground cover each month   

Specific tips and tricks relating to the chores listed are included.  For example, pruning information for roses, hydrangeas, and clematis is given..  Additionally, the four different types of hydrangeas commonly grown in East Texas are listed, along with the correct pruning method and timing for each type.  A breakdown of clematis types and the proper pruning of each one is also included.   

Twelve different articles on subjects pertaining to gardening in East Texas has been added throughout the book.  Soils; watering; butterfly and bee gardens; Texas Superstar® plants; bulbs; wildflowers; herbs; and several other topics are explained in detail.  

This book should become a treasure to every gardener in East Texas for two reasons.  First, this guide can be used year after year, unlike a calendar which loses its usefulness.  Secondly, the guide has additional pages each month for notes.  This allows each gardener to personalize it to their own specific garden. 

Covered with plastic, this spiral-bound book is approximately 5.5 x 8.5 inches, just the perfect size to pop into your tote or wagon and take out in the garden with you.  You may want to purchase several for friends and family, and some for gifts. 

This gardening guide was the project chosen by the 2018 HCGMA intern class.  Interns have taken the Master Gardener class and are working on their volunteer hours to obtain certification.  Proceeds from the sale of this book will go toward funding horticultural educational projects and programs designed to meet the needs of Henderson County gardeners.  HCMGA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. 

The guides will be available for pick up at the Henderson County Extension Office, 3rd floor, Courthouse, Athens.  Call 903-675-6130 to reserve your copy today.  

For more information, call 903-675-6130, email hendersonCMGA@gmail.com, or visit txmg.org/hendersonmg.