Fort Bend County Master Gardeners is a volunteer organization that supports Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s Horticulture program in Fort Bend County, Texas, with a population of 890,000 in 2023 and growing.
History
After being chartered by the Texas Master Gardener Association, FBCMG certified its first class of Master Gardeners in November 1990. FBCMG incorporated in Texas in 1998 and was recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in 2002.
What we do
Extension Master Gardeners extend the reach of the County Extension Agent – Horticulture in a variety of ways, including these:
- Answer questions posed by Fort Bend County residents related to their gardens and landscapes
- Teach classes designed to help residents create beautiful, productive gardens and landscapes while conserving water and other natural resources
- Maintain demonstration and teaching gardens
- Work with youths to broaden their knowledge about horticulture and food production
- Participate in community events, sharing our knowledge
- Publish articles in a variety of media to heighten awareness of research-based landscape practices
Financial resources
The primary source of FBCMG’S income is plant sales: vegetable plants, herb plants, and fruit trees.
Recent Texas Master Gardener Association Search For Excellence Awards recognizing Fort Bend County Master Gardener Accomplishments
2024
Award Category: Teaching Site
Second Place: “Help Desk Outreach Increase & Efficiencies Upgrade”
2023
Award Category: Teaching Site
First Place: “Vegetable Garden Enhancement Project”