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Parker County, Texas
County Seat: Weatherford, Texas
32.77N -97.74W (Elev 941 ft)
Cold hardiness zone 7b
Heat zone 9

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Parker County Master Gardener Association
 

Located in north central Texas, the Parker County Master Gardener Association (PCMGA) program is an educational and volunteer program sponsored by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service of the Texas A&M University System. Parker County Master Gardeners have received instruction in a wide range of topics including lawn care, insect and weed management, landscaping with native and adaptive plants, water conservation, etc. In exchange for this training, the Master Gardeners volunteer time to the Texas AgriLife Extension Service.


The National Vietnam War Museum Gardens
Mineral Wells, Texas


This Month's Features

Butterfly Bush

Honeybee Basics

Gardening Tips for July

Safety
Mosquitoes and Disease
Insect Bites and Stings: First Aid
Safely Dig in your Landscape

Click for Weatherford, Texas Forecast

Calendar of Public Events

2nd Place Medium Association
2008 Texas Master Gardener Awards

1st Place Small Association
2004 Texas Master Gardener Awards


Our Projects:
Aledo City Hall & Community Center
Ashley's Memorial Butterfly Garden at Chandor
Azle Central Park (Award)
Chandor Gardens, Weatherford, Texas
Clark Gardens Botanical Park
Extension Demo Gardens (Award)
The National Vietnam War Museum Gardens
Neil Collins Memorial Rose Garden (Award)
Parker County Herbarium
Springtown Legends Museum
Weatherford Public Library Literary Garden
Willow Park Demonstration Garden

Tips Section
January through December, we've got you covered

Landscapes of PCMG Members
Take a look at some of our member's landscapes. Pictures include landscapes, favorite plants, wildlife in the garden and container gardens.

The Best of Parker County
Parker County Master Gardeners rate items they have had experienced growing or observing. Current ratings include the best trees, perennials, annuals and shrubs for Parker County.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Parker County Master Gardeners answer your questions

Glossary of Gardening and Landscaping Terms

Spring & Fall Plant Sales
Featuring perennials, shrubs, trees, annuals, herbs and more

Water-Wise Gardening
Water is becoming a scarce and expensive natural resource

the real dirt: A Gardening Handbook for Parker County (Award)
Water usage, soil improvement, pest management, a healthy environment

Speakers Bureau
Our volunteers will talk to civic groups, non-profit organizations, schools, etc. Feel free to download our Brochure for more information.
(1st Place 2005 Texas Master Gardener Awards
"Successful Gardening in Parker County")
(1st Place 2006 Texas Master Gardener Awards
"Rainwater Harvesting Seminar")
(2nd Place 2007 Texas Master Gardener Awards
for our graphic "The Real Dirt on Landscape Design")


Homepage updated July 01, 2009


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