The Texas Master Gardener Program The Texas Master Gardener Program is an educational activity offered by the Texas Cooperative Extension. It is designed to increase the availability of horticultural information and improve the quality of horticultural projects. Goals are implemented through the training and employment of local volunteers known as Master Gardeners. For professional and vocational horticulturists, the Master Gardener program provides invaluable training and educational opportunities. Amateur horticulturists, as well as persons simply seeking up-to-date horticultural information, can advance their gardening expertise and gain a considerable amount of self-satisfaction. The volunteer aspect of the Master Gardener program allows individuals to dedicate their time and talents to enhancing, improving and beautifying their local community utilizing the science and art of horticulture.