About Us

The mission of the Master Gardener Program is to provide current, research-based horticulture information and education to the public. These efforts expand the Texas AgriLife Extension Service’s capacity to meet the increasing demand for horticultural and environmental information. We are Extension’s “first responders” for gardening advice!

Through participation in educational activities and outreach projects, our Fort Bend Master Gardener volunteers increase their own personal knowledge in horticulture and enrich their lives with new friendships and community involvement.

Master Gardeners are members of the local community who take an active interest in their lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers and gardens. They are willing to learn and to help others, and able to communicate with diverse groups of people. What sets Master Gardeners apart from other home gardeners is their special training in horticulture. In exchange for their training, persons who become Master Gardeners contribute time as volunteers, working through their cooperative Extension office to provide horticultural-related information to their communities.

Return to the Fort Bend County Master Gardeners Website, www.fbmg.com