Welcome to the information site cultivated by the Permian Basin Master Gardeners.  We are an educational service organization of volunteers trained by AgriLIFE Extension Service (formerly Texas Cooperative Extension), The Texas A&M University System in topics such as horticulture, landscaping, soil improvement, water conservation and many other subjects of importance to West Texas Gardeners.

Our members offer services to residents of the Permian Basin through a wide variety of projects, via guest lectures and other public education efforts, through consultation at the Ector or Midland County AgriLIFE Extension Offices, and through this informational site.

Gardening remains the number one hobby in the United States.  Here in the Permian Basin – in spite of climatic extremes and challenging soils – it is a highly popular pursuit.  The secrets of working with this area’s special conditions are what Master Gardeners have spent long hours learning and sharing.  We are happy to pass along that gardening know-how to you.

In 2006, Permian Basin Master Gardeners contributed 14,141 volunteer hours to the communities of the Permian Basin. Volunteer hours for 2007 came to 13,393 for a two year total of 27,534 hours.