Become a Texas Master Gardener

🌿 Become a Certified Master Gardener in San Jacinto County! 🌿

Are you passionate about plants and eager to share your knowledge with the community? The San Jacinto County Master Gardener program, in partnership with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, offers a comprehensive training course for individuals interested in horticulture and community service.

Program Highlights:

• Extensive Training: Receive 60 hours of instruction over 12 weeks from Texas A&M professors and Extension specialists, supplemented with local classes. 
• Volunteer Opportunities: Engage in activities such as maintaining demonstration gardens, responding to gardening inquiries, delivering presentations, teaching youth, assisting in community gardens, and contributing to articles and social media posts. 
• Certification Requirements: Complete 50 hours of volunteer service to earn the title of Texas Master Gardener. To maintain certification, fulfill annual requirements of 24 volunteer hours and 12 hours of continuing education. 

Is This Program Right for You?
Consider joining if you:

• Desire to learn about plant cultivation and maintenance.
• Are eager to participate in a practical, intensive training program.
• Look forward to sharing your knowledge with the community.
• Have the time to attend training sessions and complete volunteer service. 

Ready to Apply?

The 2025 intern class is currently in session. This page will provide more information and access to the application packet when the next intern class is announced.

Embark on a rewarding journey of learning, community service, and gardening excellence!