How We Serve
Community Service
Our Good Works
Our Master Gardener volunteers give back to communities across Denton County in many ways, including community gardens, partnerships, and beautification programs.
Services To All of Denton County
Garden Help Desk
Master Gardener volunteers answer local residents’ gardening questions using research-based evidence, training from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, and their experience gardening in North Texas. The service is free, and we are happy to help. Learn about the Garden Help Desk.
Gardenscapers
The Gardenscapers project assists approved non-profit organizations with landscape planning, including soil types, ongoing drought conditions, and the capricious nature of our climate using water-wise plantings, low maintenance, Texas natives, and design elements.
DCMGA Horticultural Academic Scholarship
Denton County Master Gardeners Association is pleased to award an annual Horticultural Academic Scholarship to deserving student(s) in Denton County, Texas. DCMGA awards the $1000 scholarship to Denton County residents actively enrolled in a college or university. Students enrolled in Horticulture or Entomology degree plans are given preferred consideration. Other related fields of study may be considered. The scholarships are awarded at the Denton County Youth Fair banquet, usually held in March.
You can use the Blue Ribbon Club application for instructions to apply.
Master Gardeners in Denton County Communities
Argyle Unity Park (Argyle)
Master Gardeners work with the Town of Argyle to beautify Argyle Unity Park at 135 Crawford, Argyle, Tx. Programs include educating the public about Texas native, drought-tolerant and heat-tolerant plants.
Denton County Community Grove (Carrollton)
Discover the Denton County Community Grove, nestled at 1029 W. Rosemeade Pkwy in Carrollton. This collaborative project with Denton County leaders showcases a vibrant demonstration grove of fruits and nuts. Educational classes are offered to the community, highlighting home fruit production. Managed by Denton County Facilities Management, in partnership with DCMGA, this lush oasis features fruit trees, berry plants, and is situated at the Sandy Jacobs Government Center.
Josey Ranch Pocket Prairie (Carrollton)
This project assists the City of Carrollton Library, Parks and Recreation, and Environmental Quality Departments in developing educational opportunities that engage the public in learning about pollinator gardens, appropriate plant selection, and establishing a seed library.
Beulah Acres Agroforest (Corinth)
At Beulah Acres Agroforest our members assist in developing an urban food forest established on two acres of land at the Global Spheres Center in Corinth. The primary goals are to increase community awareness and demonstrate an agroforestry system of plant-based food production through Earth-Kind® and permaculture practices.
Denton County Historical Park (Denton)
The Denton County Historical Park is home to several historical buildings, including the Bayless-Selby House Museum. DCMGA works with Denton County in developing, landscaping, and maintaining heirloom gardens, pathways, and trees at the historic site.
Fair Oaks Independent Living Center (Denton)
Fair Oaks is an independent senior living community located in North Denton. Master Gardeners meet for regular workdays to assist the residents with small individual garden areas, a community vegetable garden, and general landscape beautification.
Friends of Shiloh Field Garden (Denton)
Friends of Shiloh Garden, one of the largest community gardens in the United States, promotes and supports food production for low and moderate-income families. DCMGA assists with planting, maintaining, and harvesting fresh produce for donation to multiple local organizations.
Flower Mound First Baptist Community Garden (Flower Mound)
Flower Mound First Baptist Community Garden is an educational and demonstration resource for residents, scout troops, students, and those with special needs. Master Gardeners assist church garden volunteers in planting, maintaining, and harvesting fresh produce for donation to Community Christian Association (CCA).
Roots for Wings (Lewisville)
Roots for Wings, is a pilot program certifying residential pollinator and native habitat gardens. This program provides residents with training and education on site selection and preparation, plant selection and maintenance, and ecological benefits. The workshop is taught in partnership with the Native Plant Society of Texas, Denton County Master Gardeners, and Elm Fork Master Naturalists.
Community Strong Farm (Sanger)
The expansive 14-acre Community Strong Farm in Sanger bolsters First Refuge Ministries’ food banks in Denton County. Partnering with First Refuge Ministries, DCMGA joins forces with 4-H, FFA, and local community groups to educate and promote optimal edible gardening techniques, amplifying harvest yields and fostering community engagement.
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