WHO WE ARE
Master Gardeners are members of the local community who take an active interest in lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers and gardens. We are enthusiastic, willing to learn and help others, and able to communicate with diverse groups of people.
What really sets us apart from other home gardeners is our special training in horticulture. In exchange for training, Master Gardeners contribute time as volunteers, working through their Texas AgriLife Extension office to provide horticultural-related information to their communities. See the “Projects” tab to see some of the Wood County gardens you enjoy that are developed and maintained by the Wood County Master Gardeners!
ORGANIZATION
Officers of the Wood County Master Gardeners serve one calendar year terms and are elected at the Annual Meeting in November.
The officers for 2025
President – Valerie Wilcox, Vice President – Lynette Wallace, Secretary – Shelene Jackson, Treasurer – Wanda Taylor, Project Director – Barbara Williams.
Member at Large – Diane Schrage and Nate Holden
County Extension Agent – Hillary Grider-Henk
SPEAKERS AVAILABLE
We have members available as speakers on many topics. Many of these speakers have completed A&M Certified Specialist Training courses in the topics they speak on. Contact the Wood County Extension Office at (903) 763-2924 to inquire about scheduling a speaker.
These and other general gardening subjects are covered.
- Entomology
- Propagation
- Rainwater Harvesting
- EarthKindtm Gardening
- Herbs
- Vegetable Gardening
- Native Plants
- Composting
- Flowering Trees & shrubs
- Container Gardening
- Roses