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

Topic/s: Landscape horticulture 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: Plant Health Problems: Diagnosis and Management Diagnosis of plant problems is both a science and an art, and this ability is essential to keeping plants healthy. Gardeners can conduct a basic plant diagnosis of plant problems if they have experience, keen observation abilities, and specific knowledge of plants and their common problems. Linda Timmons... Read More →

Topic/s: Home Fruit and Nut Production Well established and properly maintained fruit plantings can be productive as well as beautiful in a home landscape. However, to be successful, most fruit crops require years of patient care and hard work. Dale Vanhoose will present one half of the nights program. Giving and update on the grape... Read More →

Topic/s: Home Fruit and Nut Production Well established and properly maintained fruit plantings can be productive as well as beautiful in a home landscape. However, to be successful, most fruit crops require years of patient care and hard work. Sharon Cowan will present her program on the home garden. This was originally scheduled for Feb.... Read More →

Topic/s: Home Fruit and Nut Production Well established and properly maintained fruit plantings can be productive as well as beautiful in a home landscape. However, to be successful, most fruit crops require years of patient care and hard work. First half of the Feb. 1 class will be Lisa Egner on how and what types... Read More →