Community Resources

Community Resources

Start here for trusted gardening education, volunteer training pathways, and practical guides for Lockhart-area gardens.

Become a Texas Master Gardener

The Texas Master Gardener program is a training and volunteer pathway for people who want to deepen their horticulture knowledge and share it through community service.

Learn about the program

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

AgriLife Extension and Aggie Horticulture provide Texas-specific guidance for vegetables, fruit, landscape plants, soil, pests, water, and community education.

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Six gardening articles to start with

Read quick summaries and follow the links to official Aggie Horticulture materials for more detail.

Read the article highlights

Central Texas Master Gardener resources

Travis County Master Gardeners maintain nearby Central Texas articles and publications on drought resilience, vegetable timing, composting, pears, irrigation, plant clinics, and practical workshops.

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Gardening 101

Start with core techniques for soil, sunlight, seeds, watering, plant choice, and volunteer-friendly project planning.

Compost & Soil

Use the AgriLife composting, mulching, and soil preparation resources to shape future workshops and shared garden workdays.