The Comal Master Gardeners
is a non-profit educational and charitable association working with the AgriLIFE Extension to improve gardening skills throughout the community. Program objectives are implemented through the training of local volunteers known as Master Gardeners. We collaborate with AgriLIFE Extension to conduct youth and community education, establish and maintain demonstration gardens, and provide a speakers bureau. We work with special audiences in the community (4-H horticultural clubs, Junior Master Gardener groups, schools, and others) for youth and community outreach of a horticultural nature. We recruit and educate new Master Gardener candidates for effective volunteering.

Comal Master Gardener Classes - Application process for Class XII will begin in the Fall of 2008. Class schedule is every Wednesday from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM and will commence February 4, 2009. Class is limited to 25 students with graduation on May 13, 2009. The fee for the class is $150.00 and includes all materials. Deadline for class registration is December 15, 2009.

What does it take to be a Master Gardener?
The Comal Master Gardener In-training Program is the FIRST STEP in the process. The SECOND STEP is participating in fifty (50) hours of supervised volunteer service in approved Comal Master Gardener projects. Upon competion of the academic training and volunteer service, one then is certified as a Master Gardener. The THIRD (and most IMPORTANT) STEP is continuing to be an active participant in the organization.

mailto:Comal-TX@tamu.edu

The Texas Master Gardener of Texas activities are coordinated by the AgriLife Extension Service. Texas Master Gardener programs serve all people regardless of race, color, sex, religion, disability, age or national origin.