Fall is here, and October is a busy month for the San Jacinto County Master Gardeners! Our 2026 Intern Class is in full swing, we have a special Lunch & Learn coming up, and there are plenty of opportunities to learn, grow and connect.
Whether you’re planting your fall vegetable garden, making plans for your landscape or simply enjoying a little cooler weather, we hope you’ll grow along with us this month.
🌎 Lunch & Learn: Earth-Kind® Landscaping
Thursday, October 15 | 11 AM–1 PM
SJC Innovation Center | 250 Live Oak St., Coldspring
Bring your lunch and join us as we welcome Lucinda Owen, a 19-year veteran of the Montgomery County Master Gardeners and longtime Earth-Kind® garden manager.
Earth-Kind® landscaping uses research-proven techniques to create beautiful, productive landscapes while protecting our natural resources. We’ll explore water conservation, reducing fertilizer and pesticide use, and keeping landscape waste out of landfills. Lucinda will also share her knowledge about growing bulbs in our area.
The program is FREE — just bring your lunch and grow your knowledge!
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🌱 Our 2026 Intern trainee class is growing!
October is a full month of learning for our 2026 Master Gardener Intern trainee class.
This month, interns will explore entomology, insects and diseases, landscaping and Earth-Kind principles, vegetables and herbs, turf management, and fruit and nut trees. They’ll also head into the field with visits to the Walker and Montgomery County Extension offices.
🌼 What’s Blooming in October?
October gardens in East Texas can still be full of life! Take a walk around your garden and notice what’s blooming, buzzing and changing with the season. What’s blooming in your garden this month?
🌿 SJCMG Out & About
Our Master Gardeners don’t just learn together — we love getting out into the community!
This month, you’ll find our members participating in community and educational activities throughout San Jacinto County and beyond, sharing research-based gardening information and connecting with fellow gardeners.
