Bluebonnet Master Gardener Intern Class Accepting Applications

Applications for the 2023 Bluebonnet Master Gardener Intern Class which will be held in La Grange are now being accepted. For anyone interested in participating in the Master Gardener training program, the deadline for signing up is Thursday, Jan. 19. There is a fee of $200 per participant, which will cover the cost of materials, and defray speaker expenses. An application must be completed and turned in with the money in order to be considered registered. Class size is limited. The classes will be held on Thursday mornings beginning on Jan. 19, and continuing through April 20.

The Master Gardener program is a unique opportunity for individuals who are interested in horticulture and serving their community. Master Gardeners are trained in all facets of horticulture such as plant & soil science, entomology, plant pathology, landscape design, vegetable gardening and much more. Upon completion of their training, Master Gardeners will be required to give at least 50 hours of volunteer service time in their local community in order to receive the title of “Master Gardener.” Those individuals who successfully receive the title of Master Gardener will have their state and local member dues paid for the first year of membership.

An open house will be held at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in La Grange on Thursday, Jan. 12, from 10 a.m. until noon. For more information on the Master Gardener program, contact the Extension office at (979) 968-5831 or visit the Bluebonnet Master Gardener Website at https://txmg.org/bluebonnet/.

If you have any questions, please contact the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent Scott Willey at (979) 968-5831.