The inaugural class (Class of 2015) of the Limestone Master Gardeners was organized under the leadership of Jane Schlitt in January 2013. Limestone County, located approximately 1 hour east of Waco consists of mainly ranch land, some farming and 2 recreational lakes.
The Master Gardener Program works under the auspices of the Texas A&M University AgriLife Program, which is coordinated by the local county extension agent David Groesch. The objectives of the Master Gardener Program include sharing information with individuals and groups in our county, develop and enhance community projects related to horticulture, and supporting local schools and youth groups by providing programs on horticulture-related topics, to include water conservation and pollination, among others. Additionally, Jane has presented to Lions Clubs in Groesbeck and Mexia on a variety of topics, along with information about Master Gardeners.
The class is a 2 year commitment, with the first year requiring 50 hours of classroom topics such as botany 101, soil preparation, plant propagation and composting, just to name a few. The second year requires each gardener to participate in 50 hours of volunteer service.Our group alone has established relationships with the city of Groesbeck to manage Hawkins Park plantings, Limestone County Habitat for Humanity, Fort Parker State Park and the historic Confederate Reunion Grounds. In addition, programs have been presented to most of the county school districts. The Class of 2017 recently met for the first time. Though none of us profess to being experts, we are eager to share our enthusiam and knowledge, right along with learning with them.
Through this blog, wehope you will enjoy the variety of activies in which we participate. As you will see, friendships are born and shared, sprinkled with laughter and enjoyed rain or shine. Come follow us on our journey!
Class of 2015:
Cathy Blackwell
Zeke Buentello
Deanna Eastburn
Carolyn Greff
Ann Hackbarth
Cindi Lieffler
Cathy Martin
Joanne McCain
Sherry Pylant
Jane Schlitt
Paula Szanto
Linda Wilson
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