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Located in north central Texas, the Parker County Master Gardener Association (PCMGA) program is an educational and volunteer program sponsored by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service of the Texas A&M University System.

Parker County Master Gardeners have received instruction in a wide range of topics including lawn care, insect and weed management, landscaping with native and adaptive plants, water conservation, etc. In exchange for this training, the Master Gardeners volunteer time to the Texas AgriLife Extension Service. The information given herein is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by the Parker County Master Gardener Association or the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is implied.

In Memoriam

In MemoriamThe Parker Master Gardeners have had several members that have passed away and they are dearly missed. Chandor Gardens allowed us to install a Memorial Garden to honor these individuals, it is a peaceful place where we can sit, listen to the water feature...

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The Dirty Dozen

The Dirty Dozen

Parker County Master Gardener HistoryNeil Collins is the person to whom we owe our thanks for the Parker County Master Gardener Association being in existence today.  In 2000, Neil discussed organizing the PCMGA with Jon Green, Parker County Extension Coordinator....

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Master Gardener Association Awards

Master Gardener Association Awards

Master Gardener Association Awards Each year the members of Parker County Master Gardeners Association cast ballots for the Master Gardener of the Year. This individual has achieved recognition from their peers as being an outstanding member of the Association. It is...

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