Galveston County Master Gardener Diane Schenke will explain who Master Gardeners (MG) are and how to become one. MGs are members of the local community who take an active interest in lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, and gardens. They are enthusiastic, willing to learn and help others, and able to communicate with diverse groups of people. MGs contribute time as volunteers, working through the Galveston County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office to provide horticulture-related information to their communities. What sets MGs apart from other home gardeners is their special training and teamwork in horticulture. In addition to the presentation, Schenke and other MGs will answer questions and facilitate a discussion. At the end of the class attendees will have the opportunity to complete an application to become a member of the 2020 Galveston County Master Gardener training class.

All programs are conducted at the Galveston County AgriLife Extension Office at 4102-B Main Street (FM 519) inside Carbide Park in La Marque, and are free to the public except when noted. However, we ask that you pre-register so we can ensure there is an adequate number of handouts. To register for a program, please call 281-309-5065 or e-mail galvcountymgs@gmail.com Check the website for details and updates: http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/

If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the Extension Office no later than five days before the program.