Welcome!

The Master Gardeners of Hunt County is a volunteer and educational program offered by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of the Texas A&M University System. We receive 66 hours of instruction in botany, soil science, entomology, plant pathology, turf grass, fruits, nuts, and berries, vegetable gardening, etc., and then volunteer at least 50 hours the first year and at least 20 hours each year thereafter.   Master Gardeners also continue to educate ourselves and can obtain specialization certificates. 

2025 marks the 29th year of the Hunt County Program, which has been recognized locally and on the state level for outstanding educational programming. The program is designed to increase the availability of horticultural information and extend horticultural projects throughout the community.

The Hunt County Master Gardener Association participates in the Texas Master Gardener Association.  We maintain the Heritage Garden of Hunt County, host two plant swaps, hold a garden tour, work with Junior Master Gardeners, and share our knowledge with the public.

For information on future classes, call us at (903) 455-9885. Please email the County Extension Office at hunt-tx@ag.tamu.edu if you are interested in receiving an application by mail.

 

FAQs:

How do I become a Master Gardener?  Applications for the volunteer training class are accepted every other May.  Persons accepted into the training class attend 66 hours of training in September, October & November; they will then volunteer 50 hours over the following year to become a certified Texas Master Gardener.  

Does it cost money?  Yes, the course fees are $200 for 8 – 10 weeks of training.  This includes the course manual, background check, name tag, and speaker fees for the course.  

 

Contact:

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Hunt County

2217 Washington St

Greenville, TX 75401

903-455-9885

hunt-tx@ag.tamu.edu