Is the Master Gardener Program right for me?
To help you decide if you should apply to be a Master Gardener, ask yourself these questions:
- Do I want to learn more about the culture and maintenance of many types of plants?
- Am I eager to participate in a practical and intense training program?
- Do I look forward to sharing my knowledge with people in my community?
- Do I have enough time to attend training and to complete the volunteer service?
If you answered YES to these questions, the Master Gardener program could be for you.
The program offers a minimum of 50 hours of instruction that covers topics including lawn care, ornamental trees and shrubs, insect, disease, and weed management; soils and plant nutrition, vegetable gardening; home fruit production; garden flowers; and water conservation.
LGMG Training Program
Lake Granbury Master Gardeners conducts training every two years (the program will be offered in 2027 next) as a part of a tri-county effort (Hood, Johnson & Summerville counties). To become a certified Master Gardener the following qualifications must be met:
50 hours of training completed (full-day classes once a week for 10 weeks, locations equally split between all 3 counties)
$220 Training Fee
Have the ability to drive to neighboring counties for classes.
50 hours of volunteer service (to be completed in less than a year after training is completed)
Join a vibrant group of gardeners with a passion for plants, education and the Hood County community!
Participants become certified Master Gardeners after they have completed the training course and fulfilled their volunteer commitment.