Today I embark on a new adventure.

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For the next eleven weeks, I'll be in training to become a Travis County Master Gardener, i.e., trying to fit alllll the information in this great big book into my tiny little brain, with the help of educators and speakers from Texas A&M, Texas AgriLife Extension staff, Master Gardeners and more.

Provided I show up for the classes and pass the final, the real fun begins -- as an edumacated TCMG intern, I'll have a goal of completing 50 volunteer hours over the next year in service to my community, in order to disseminate allllll the information in that great big book to home gardeners in the Austin area.

And if I manage to accomplish all that by October 31, 2012, I'll have the title of Travis County Master Gardener bestowed upon me, with all attendant rights, privileges and responsibilities thereof.

Weee! Wish me luck!

Words and photos © 2009-2011 Caroline Homer for "The Shovel-Ready Garden". Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.

Comments

  1. LaraAugust 30, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    That's really cool! I do wish you the best of luck!

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  2. IrisAugust 30, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Good luck, Caroline! But you won't need it--you'll do great!

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  3. Loree / danger gardenAugust 30, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Good luck...and have fun!

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  4. Linda/patchworkAugust 30, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Good luck. You'll make a great Master Gardener.

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  5. Steph@RamblingWrenAugust 30, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    How fun... Best of luck on your new adventure.

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  6. khakiAugust 30, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Good luck! Very exciting!!!!

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  7. DarlaAugust 30, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    The BEST of luck!!

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  8. Wizzie BrownAugust 30, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Welcome and I'll see you soon in class...come say hi!

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  9. SarahAugust 30, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Great news!!

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  10. Amy FarrierAugust 30, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    That's so exciting! I've been wanting to sign up for that for years; I'll be interested to hear about your experience.

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  11. HolleyGardenAugust 30, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Congrats! I've thought about this, but have never taken the plunge. Would love to hear more of your thoughts on the program as you get into it.

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  12. Pam/DiggingAugust 31, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Good luck with it, Caroline! I know you'll pass with flying colors.

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  13. scottweberpdxSeptember 1, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    OMG...good luck! I've always been interested in doing that, as well...I'll be checking back to see how it goes for you!

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Wow, you have a load working full-time and doing the Travis County Master Gardener class. I've always wanted to be a master gardener, but my 8 to 5 pm work schedule just doesn't allow for it. Have fun! Laura

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  15. LindaCTGSeptember 6, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Rock on! I'll be hitting you up with questions!

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  16. Rock rose September 7, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    We'll know where to come with all our questions. Good luck.

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  17. Tina PoeSeptember 25, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    How exciting! Good luck!

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