​​​Llano County Master Gardener Association

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides equal opportunities in its programs and employment to all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Texas A&M University system, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts Cooperating.

​​​​​​​​​​​​Members


Board Meetings are held at Fuel Coffee House at 9:30 am on the Tuesday before the General Membership Meeting.


General Membership Meetings are held at 5:30 pm on the third Thursday of the month at the Llano Library meeting room or the extension office meeting room. The first 45 minutes of each meeting is an educational presentation that counts toward your education hours requirement. The remainder is a business meeting. There will be food.


Hours:

**NEW** Your hours should be reported directly to Texas Master Gardeners via their Volunteer Management portal. HERE


Contact Timekeeper/Hours person for your link, login, and temporary password. Once you have logged in reset the password to one of your own.


Your 2025 Minimum Hours Commitment: 20 Volunteer Hours and 10 Education Hours.


Volunteer Hours include project garden work parties or work done solo. They include activities that support our organization, outreach and events. Attending Master Gardener meetings counts. 


Education Hours include the educational component of Master Gardener meetings, classes taken elsewhere, online classes, gardening videos or printed materials.


Education Opportunities: Onsite and Online


Master Gardner Advanced Training: Take it to the next level! Take in-depth courses and become a presenter. Find out more at Texas Master Gardener

 

Background Checks are required every 3 years by the Texas Master Gardener Program. 

      Step 1: Apply to be a Llano County Master Gardener HERE 

      Step 2: Receive your confirmation email with a link to follow.

​      Step 3: Pay $12 and take the online training.

      Step 4: Complete Background Check form and submit.

      Step 5: Receive your confirmation and results. 



Board of Directors 2025

President: Steve Boswell

Vice President: Kay Harrell

​Secretary: Jane Jones

Treasurer: John Newell


Committee Chairs

Program Director: Steve Boswell

Public Relations: Nancy Carpenter

Hospitality: Elois Melton

Timekeeper/Hours: Selena Wright

Webmaster: Nancy Carpenter





My gardener talked to me about edible herbs I can grow.

It was sage advice.