Abbott Brenson Retired 2018
Alpeter Mark Certified 2025
Anderson Shelby Certified 2022
Bartel Debra Certified 2007
Bennetsen Clint Intern 2026
Blanchard Olivia Certified 2003
Bloebaum Heidi Certified 2019
Boatman Helen Certified 1998
Borchers Leon Charla Emeritus(a) 1998
Bowen Kathryn Certified 2012
Breech Lisa Intern 2026
Brewer Cynthia Certified 2019
Brown Sharon Intern 2026
Bruns Debbie Certified 2024
Buchanan Ellen Retired 2007
Burns Nick Certified 2025
Chilek Martha Certified 2006
Cisco Polly Intern 2026
Clark Cheryl Certified 1999
Clarke Angie Certified 2025
Clarke Patrick Certified 2025
Clifford Mary Intern 2026
Coleman Sandi Certified 2005
Collins Helen Certified
Cook Lupe Certified 2005
Czajkowski Tracey Intern 2026
David Barbara Certified 2016
David Mark Certified 2022
Davis Bernice Retired 2007
Davis Karla Certified 2008
Denker Linda Certified 2000
Denny Anita Inactive 2025
Elmore Phyllis Certified 2018
Eyhorn Ralph Intern 2026
Fisseler Margaret Certified 2024
Flores Bea Certified 2013
Fray Courtney Intern 2026
Friedrichs Betty Certified 2018
Garcia Luciano Retired 2003
Garner Bobby Certified 2024
Garner Dudley Intern 2026
Glomb Diane Certified 2015
Gonthier Janet Certified 2017
Goris Sylvia Certified 2019
Graham Marie Certified 2001
Greeson Mary Retired 2002
Gregurek Edwin Certified 1997
Hable Larry Certified 2019
Havemann Lanny Retired 2001
Heinold Brenda Certified 2016
Heinold Sandra Certified 2019
Hendryx Pauline Certified 2014
Hennig Barbara Retired 2008
Henry Barb Certified 2006
Hensley David Certified 2022
Hensley Nelda Certified 2022
Hensley Rebecca Certified 2025
Herrera Tiffany Intern 2026
Higdon Kim Intern 2026
Hinman Donna Retired 2010
Hinojosa Mia Intern 2026
Hood Christine Certified 2025
Housley Sherry Certified 2025
Huber Jean Retired 2010
Hybner Sandy Certified 2018
Janak Jerome Retired 2003
Janak Mary Retired 2004
Jones Bradley Certified 2024
Kanak Frances Certified 2004
Kasala Sandy Certified 2001
Kauffman Marcia Certified 2011
Kelly Michael Certified 2024
Kelly Patrick Certified 2024
Keszler Patrick Certified 2022
Knief Kenneth Certified 2004
Knief Sandy Certified 1999
Knowles Jean Retired 2011
Koenig Catherine Certified 2013
Koenig Pat Retired 2006
Kramer Nancy Certified 2002
Krueger Debbie Certified 2004
Kubecka KimberlyCertified 1999
Kuchler Michael Certified 2024
LaBrecque Suzanne Certified 2011
Lee Brynn Certified 2008
Lee Harriet Bitsy Certified 2022
Lee Laurel Retired 2008
Lees Linda Certified 2008
Marler Irene Intern 2026
Martignoni Michael Certified 2014
Martinak Doris Certified 2001
Mason Julie Certified 2023
McCrea Janet Certified 2013
Miller Jimmy Retired 2010
Morgan Mary Certified 2018
Motal Howard Certified 2025
Motley Brenda Certified 2018
Mozisek Vivian Certified 2007
Neumeyer CharlesCertified 2005
Nichols Larry Certified 2022
Oksenholt Kristine Certified 2023
Orsak Jo Ann Certified 2022
Parks Helen Retired 2009
Perez Chico Intern 2026
Plowman Patricia Certified 1998
Pounder Kathryn Retired 2017
Pritchett Jennie Certified 2023
Prukop Susan Intern 2026
Rodriguez Carla Certified 2018
Roskey Debbi Certified 2008
Ruschhaupt Virginia Certified 2006
Sauseda Olimpia Certified 2022
Scheibelhut Gary Intern 2026
Schmidt Barbara Certified 2003
Schoenfeld Linda Certified 2023
Sheppard Cindy Intern 2026
Sobczak Maria Certified 2004
Solberg Lee Ann Certified 2017 Transferred from Waller Co 6/22
Stewart Marilyn Certified 2017
Stubblefield Sharon Certified 2022
Tiffin Patricia Certified 2003
Tovar Betty Certified 2021
Trochta Ryan Intern 2026
Vera Lynn Intern 2026
Wolff Linda Intern 2026
Woodburn Jocelyn Intern 2025
Wright Dana Certified 2017
Zaplac Nancy Emeritus(a) 1998
ABOUT VICTORIA COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION
Each Master Gardener Chapter in Texas is associated with its county AgriLife Agricultural Extension Agent. The Victoria County Master Gardener Association is a one county chapter and is under the supervision of J Janssen, County Extension Agent – Family and Community Health, Family and Community Health County Coordinator. We are fortunate to have many master gardeners from outside our county to serve here and in other counties in our area.
Our membership of trained certified Master Gardeners is about 100 strong and spreads out across the several surrounding counties. These volunteers, with a quest to share their knowledge, training and passion for gardening with their communities, are the heart of the organization.
Officers for 2026:
President: Brynn Lee
Contact Brynn at: 512-709-1080
President Elect: Phyllis Elmore
Treasurer: Bea Flores
Vice President: Carla Rodriguez
Treasurer Elect: Barbara David
Secretary: Brenda Heinold
State Director: 2026-2027 – Sandy Knief
Alt. State Director: 2026-2027 – Jo Ann Orsak
State Director: 2025-2026 – Janet McCrea
Alt. State Director 2025-2026 – Cheryl Clark
Past Officers Throughout the YEARS IN VCMGA
WHO ARE MASTER GARDENERS
Master Gardeners are volunteers, trained by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in research-based horticulture including soils, water conservation, composting, entomology, plant pathology and related subjects. As County Extension Service volunteers, they give to the community by extending research-based knowledge and providing solutions in one-to-one problem solving, in a demonstration gardens and educational programs. What really sets Master Gardeners apart from other home gardeners is their special training in horticulture.
Master Gardeners are representatives of Texas AgriLife Extension. In all volunteer work related to the program, Master Gardeners follow the research-based recommendations of Texas AgriLife Extension. The title “Texas Master Gardener” can be used by volunteers only when engaged in Extension-sponsored activities.
WHAT DO MASTER GARDENERS DO?
- Manage demonstration gardens and provide educational tours and activities;
- Organize youth & adult gardening education programs;
- Site visits to provide advice to the gardening public about best practices and how to improve the homeowner’s garden;
- Manage school garden projects;
- Maintain a speakers bureau;
- Lunch and Learn with the Masters programs free to the public with presentation on specific gardening topics;
- Provide an annual Meet & Greet with information about VCMGA’s training course;
- Coordinates with AgriLife Extension a 14-week Master Gardener certification training course with field trips;
- Monthly chapter meetings with informative and educational speakers for the Master Gardeners continued education and training;
- Conduct plant sales and provide educational material and advice along with the plants purchased;
- Promote rainwater harvesting for the homeowner;
- Promote EarthKind gardening practices.
WHAT IS THE VICTORIA COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION?
VCMGA is a voluntary, nonprofit, educational, literary and charitable association organized to support Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and the Texas Master Gardener Association. VCMGA is not affiliated with any commercial enterprises. VCMGA serves Victoria County, Texas, in cooperation with the counties’ Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Offices.
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO JOIN THE VICTORIA COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION?
- Complete the Master Gardener course of instruction;
- Complete fifty (50) volunteer service hours within one year of the completing the training course;
- Receive certification by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, The Texas A&M University System;
- Pay annual dues;
- Maintain certification through re-certification every year which requires 10 hours of approved Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and 20 volunteer hours; pass background screening (every three years)
- Attend and participate in membership meetings which are typically on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
WHAT IS THE MASTER GARDENER’S PURPOSE?
- To increase the gardening knowledge of its members and the general public.
- To support and assist Texas A&M AgriLife Extension by providing the area communities with information on good gardening practices through news articles, seminars, presentations, schools programs and other community groups, by telephone and digital media.