LA GRANGE — Applications are now being accepted for the 2023 Bluebonnet Master Gardener Intern Class which will be held in La Grange. For anyone interested in participating in the Master Gardener training program, the deadline for signing up is Thursday, Jan. 19. There is a fee of $200 per participant, which will cover the cost of materials and defray speaker expenses. An application must be completed and turned in with the fee in order to be considered registered. Class size is limited. The classes will be held on Thursday mornings beginning on January 19, and continuing through April 20.
The Master Gardener program is a unique opportunity for individuals who are interested in horticulture and serving their community. Master Gardeners are trained in all facets of horticulture such as plant & soil science, entomology, plant pathology, landscape design, vegetable gardening, and much more.
Upon completion of their training, Master Gardeners will be required to give at least 50 hours of volunteer service in their local community to receive the title of “Master Gardener.” Those individuals who successfully receive the title of Master Gardener will have their state and local mem- ber dues paid for the first year of membership.
An open house will be held at the Texas A&M AgriLife Ex- tension Office in La Grange on Thursday, Jan. 12, from 10 a.m. until noon.
For information on the Master Gardener program, call the ex- tension office at (979) 968-5831 or visit the Bluebonnet Master Gardener Website at https://txmg. org/bluebonnet/.
