Overview of the Master Gardener program and Introduction to soils. Soil is the primary source of water and nutrients for plants. It also provides the physical anchor that enables plants to stand upright. If the soil is managed well, the plants will be healthy and productive, and the quality and quantity of our water supplies... Read More →

Plant Growth and Development To gain a working knowledge of horticulture, you need to understand the structure, function, and processes of plants as well as the factors that can affect plant growth. The first step is to learn how plants are categorized. Syllabus

Topic/s: Landscape horticulture encompasses landscape design, plant selection, planting, and maintenance to create high-quality landscapes. Light fare food will be served for the interns from 5:30 to 6:00pm Syllabus

Topic/s: Earthkind® Landscaping The Earthkind® Environmental Landscape Management System was created by horticultural specialists, agents, volunteers, and industry representatives of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. It is the fastest-growing university program of its kind in the nation. Light fare food will be served for the interns from 5:30 to 6:00pm Syllabus

Topic/s: Lawn Care Turf Grass is the only plant material in the landscape that is used beyond the normal aesthetics associated with ornamental and garden plants. Landscaping Horticulture Landscape Horticulture encompasses landscape design, plant selection, planting, and maintenance to create high-quality landscapes. Light fare food served for interns 5:30-6:00pm Syllabus