We’re eager to share gardening expertise with our community.
The Guadalupe County Master Gardeners (GCMG) has a Speakers Bureau that provides horticultural-focused research-based presentations and information to various community organizations in Guadalupe County and surrounding areas. We invite requests from garden clubs, public libraries, neighborhood magazines, schools, churches, business organizations, neighborhood associations, and civic groups.
The GCMG Speakers Bureau matches the topics with the Master Gardeners area of expertise. We have an extremely talented pool of speakers with a passion for gardening. They have developed programs that reflect their knowledge and enthusiasm. Our speakers represent the Guadalupe County Extension Service and volunteer their time and expertise to the community.
Master Gardener speakers find joy and satisfaction in sharing their love of gardening with the community. The GCMG Speakers Bureau encourages you to submit your request for a speaker for your organization. We offer the following topics:
Lecture Presentations List:
Aquaponics
Canning Basics
Composting and Soil Improvement
Container Gardening
Fall Vegetable Gardening “Extending the Growing Season”
Growing Wildflowers
Harvesting and Storing Fall Crops
Herbs Growing in Texas
Hobby Greenhouse Management
Houseplants 101
How to Start Seeds and Care for Seedlings
Hydroponics
iNaturalists
IPM- Garden Pests
Junior Master Gardener Program in Schools
Organic Pest and Disease Management
Pollinator Gardening
Preparing Your Garden for Winter
Roses
Seed Saving Basics
Spring Vegetable Gardening “Awakening Your Garden”
Vegetable Gardening
Vermicomposting
OR
Master Gardener Class Presentations List:
Canning & Preservation (1.5hr) April Rippel
Compost and Mulch (2hr) Peter Hernandez
Container Gardening (1.5hr) William Nodine
Garden Production Planning (1hr) Dr Bjorn Johnson
Greenhouses (1.5hr) Kay McElveen
Herbs (1.5hr) April Rippel
Hydroponics (1.5hr) Dr Beth Smith
Native Plants (1hr) Kathy Carrol
Pollinators (1hr) Kathy Carrol
Vegetables (4hr) William Nodine
Weeds (2hr) William Nodine
Do You Need A Speaker? <== CLICK HERE
For our members: Interested in joining the Speaker Bureau? Check out our Speaker Bureau Shadow Program:
Please send an email to gcmgtx@gmail.com if interested in participating in the Shadow program!
Guadalupe County Master Gardeners is a voluntary service organization which supports the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service by providing horticultural education. A goal of this website is to provide gardening information to the public and inform readers about the Master Gardener program and events.
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.
Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the program should contact the County Extension Office at least one week prior to the program or event to request mobility, hearing, visual or other assistance.