The Highland Lakes Master 
Gardener Association 
Welcomes You
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highlandlakesmga@gmail.com 


"The Highland Lakes Master Gardener Association (HLMGA) has been active in Burnet County since 1998.  Throughout the year, in cooperation with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, the HLMGA sponsors horticultural education programs throughout the adjacent counties.  We also sponsor volunteer service projects in the Highland Lakes area.  Some of the largest projects include the Burnet Farmers and Crafts Market, The Garden at Trinity Episcopal Church in Marble Falls, the Burnet Middle School Greenhouse Project, the Kings Garden in Kingsland, and the Hill Country Lawn and Garden Show, which marked its 21st year in 2019.  In 2010, HLMGA members also helped bring back the Burnet County Area Fair, and they remain dedicated to the Fair’s growth and continued success.

Each spring, HLMGA offers a 40 hour educational program of lectures, workshops, and field trips for those interested in becoming a Certified Master Gardener.  This rigorous program provides a comprehensive background in horticultural principles and practices with an emphasis on conservation and sustainability.  Existing members re-certify every year by attending continuing education classes and logging volunteer hours through various projects and activities."  The foundation of the association is its service to the community.  Master Gardeners love to share the knowledge they’ve acquired, and they put it to practical use. Volunteer efforts include hands-on work, presentations, writing of articles and administrative work with others who also care about plants, water conservation, and protecting the environment. 

HLMGA has more than 120 members and associate members, some of whom have been active in its work for almost two decades. While most of our members live in Burnet and Llano Counties, we also have members who live in surrounding counties.

In 2015, members of HLMGA logged in 9,767 volunteer hours and in 2016, 8,903 hours. These numbers amount to a tremendous contribution to the community. Using figures from the website www.Independent Sector.org, our organization, in those two years alone, contributed more than $443,782 to our surrounding communities through our volunteer efforts.

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January 2022 Meeting:
Save the date! We will be having our first meeting of 2022 on Tuesday, January 11th at 2PM at Torr Na Lochs Winery and Vineyards.  Owner, Karen DeBerry will give a talk and tour of the vineyards.  The meeting will be held indoors in case of inclement weather. Please bring a lawn chair! 
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