09/01/2026
The 2026 Master Gardener Intern Class Begins!
The Collin County Master Gardeners welcomed the 2026 intern class for their first official day of training at Myers Park & Event Center.
The day began with Judy McGrath introducing Judy Moody, Park Manager at Myers Park and Event Center. Judy shared how Myers Park and the Master Gardeners work together, with the park providing space for our training and meetings while Master Gardeners help maintain and enhance the gardens throughout the park.
The interns then toured the park’s gardens, including perennial and annual plantings, vegetable gardens, and shade gardens, before returning to The Landing for their first classroom session.
The day’s primary lesson was Soil Science, presented by Brad Voss is the County Extension Agent for Horticulture. Topics included soil composition, texture and structure, pH, nutrients, and water, giving the interns a foundation for understanding one of the most important components of successful gardening.
The interns also received an introduction to several of the volunteer opportunities available through Collin County Master Gardeners, including Prosper Gardens and the Master Gardener Information Center.
This is only the beginning of their training. Over the coming weeks, the 2026 interns will learn from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension research-based horticulture education while getting to know the many ways Master Gardeners serve our community.
Collin County Master Gardeners: We Grow Gardeners.
