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If you have every considered getting into Master Gardening, now is a good time in Bowie County.
Here is a Press Release from Cherrie Curtis:
The Bowie County Master Gardeners will be having an intern training class for those interested in becoming a member beginning January 2022.
JUST EXACTLY WHAT IS A MASTER GARDENER?
A Master Gardener is a person interested in gardening and horticulture. They are enthusiastic,
willing to learn and to help others. What makes a Texas Master Gardener different than any
other home gardener? Special training in horticulture in exchange for contributing time as
volunteers in their county, working through their county’s Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office
to provide horticulture-related information to their communities.WHAT IS REQUIRED TO BECOME A BOWIE COUNTY MASTER GARDENER?
Once an intern has completed the 50-hour training, they will join the monthly Bowie County
Master Gardener meetings, participate in trainings and volunteer service in the county and
their communities.A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED FOR ALL TEXAS MASTER GARDENERS
CLASSES BEGIN: January 20, 2022
Classes will involve the following hours of training:
35 HOURS OF VIRTUAL TRAINING AND 15 HOURS HANDS-ON TRAINING
Cost is: $140 or $200 per couple sharing Training Book
This includes Training Book, Background Check, Badge and First Years Dues
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE EXTENSION OFFICE
903-628-6702 or e-mail at Bowie-tx@tamu.edu