One of the chartering members of the Jasper Master Gardeners here in Jasper County. Mr. Pickle embodies a plant person with running Pickle’s Nursery for nearly 40+ until its closure and currently helps run Sunshine Farm with his wife Beth Pickle. Not only has Mr. Pickle dedicated hours upon hours of volunteer time to the Master Gardener Association he’s also been one of the driving forces in the establishment of the Jasper Arboretum and the Jasper Outdoor Learning Center as well as the beautification of the Sandy Creek Trail here in Jasper, TX. Hugh is a compassionate mentor for other horticulturally minded individuals. He has continued to teach interns; help assist in planning and putting on educational programs for the County Extension Office and has served in numerous committees and leadership positions throughout his time in the Jasper Master Gardener Association.