Wood County Master Gardeners

05/26/2026

Return of the Garden Guardians! 🐞🐛

We hope you can join us this month for our lunch and learn program. Our local entomologists (insect experts) will share practical tips for managing garden pests while supporting beneficial insects and pollinators.
🗓️ Thursday, May 28
🕛 Noon - 1:00 PM
📍 First Assembly of God Church Annex

05/20/2026

🐞 Garden Guardians are back by popular demand! 🐛
Join the Wood County Master Gardeners for a FREE educational session featuring local entomologists (insect experts) sharing practical tips for managing garden pests while supporting beneficial insects and pollinators.
🗓️ Thursday, May 28
⏰ Noon–1 PM
📍 First Assembly of God Church Annex, Quitman
🥪 Bring your lunch and enjoy!

05/13/2026

05/11/2026

🐞 Back by popular demand! 🪲

Join the Wood County Master Gardeners for May’s Lunch & Learn: Return of the Garden Guardians! Learn practical, easy-to-use ways to manage unwanted pests while also supporting the beneficial insects that help our gardens thrive. 🐛
🗓️ Thursday, May 28
🕛 Noon–1 PM
📍 First Assembly of God Church Annex, 909 E. Goode St., Quitman
🎟 FREE — bring your lunch and enjoy!

05/10/2026

05/09/2026

Check out this link from Wood County Monitor:

The Wood County Master Gardeners Association (WCMGA) recently completed its “Science Days” program, reaching 239 third-grade students across Wood County despite challenging weather conditions. …

05/03/2026

Join us for a beautiful day of community, learning, and nature at our Spring Mother’s Day Festival! Bring your family and explore a variety of educational vendors dedicated to gardening, conservation, and sustainable living.

Native Plant Society – Discover the importance of preserving and protecting Texas native plants and habitats
Master Gardeners – Get expert advice on safe, sustainable gardening, from veggies to fruit trees
Fannie Marchman Garden Club – Learn about community beautification, gardening events, and scholarship opportunities
Microlife – Explore how healthy soil leads to healthier plants and people through organic nutrition
Master Naturalists – Meet certified volunteers working to protect and manage our natural resources
Wood County Beekeepers – Learn about the vital role of bees and pollination
Promise of Peace – Empowering communities through gardening, nutrition, and environmental stewardship
Bison Trace - Learn about “wildscaping” creating native landscapes that support wildlife and restore ecosystems with Lindsey Ebert.

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just getting started, there's something here for everyone. Celebrate moms, connect with nature, and grow your knowledge!

Spring Festival

05/01/2026

If you weren't able to come last week, we hope you will come to the next Lunch & Learn on May 28, 2026, at the First Assembly of God Church in Quitman. Bring your lunch and join us from 12 noon until 1 pm for an interesting program titles 'Return of the Garden Guardians' (all about insects in your garden).

Check out this link from Wood County Monitor:

By James Taylor [email protected] What’s the one driving motivation of honey bees? Food. So shared Connor White, featured speaker at the Lunch and Learn event hosted by …

04/28/2026

Glad I got to stop by for a few minutes this morning.. it’s a busy week for Master Gardeners . Just wanted to say thank you to each and everyone of you for all you do.. from Intern class, Lunch n learn, Projects, to Science Days , and so much more..

The future is bright and I’m so proud of each thing yall do!!