Smith County Master Gardeners
Master Gardeners are active in all 50 U.S. States and eight Canadian provinces. The heart of the Texas Master Gardener program is the dedicated, passionate volunteers who are willing to share their knowledge with anyone interested.
The Smith County Master Gardener Association (SCMGA) is a group of trained volunteer educators dedicated to expanding horticultural knowledge in Smith County through outreach, teaching and demonstration projects under the direction of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. We are members of our local community who take an active interest in our lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers and gardens. We are enthusiastic, willing to learn and to help others, and we are able to communicate with diverse groups of people.
In 2024 the SCMGA celebrated its 31st year and in conjunction with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has trained and certified numerous volunteer educators as Smith County Master Gardeners. The award winning Smith County Master Gardener Association excels in educating the community in diverse areas of horticultural study and has been recognized both in their local community and by their peers in other Master Gardener programs for their outstanding educational efforts and community service.
If you are interested in becoming a Master Gardener, following a November orientation, classes are held once each year beginning each January. For more information, go to the link to Become a Master Gardner found under the About Us main menu.
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Smith County – 1517 West Front St., Suite 116, Tyler, TX 75702. Telephone 903-590-2980.
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s Equal Opportunity Statement – The members of Texas A&M AgriLife will provide equal opportunities in programs and activities, education, and employment to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law and will strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout Texas A&M AgriLife.
The Smith County Master Gardeners are volunteer educators certified and coordinated by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.