Texas A&M Agrilife Extension will host EarthKind Modular Horticulture/Master Gardener classes on 11 Saturdays from April through December. The first module consists of two classes, on April 26 and May 17, and will cover botany, horticulture and plant propagation. These classes will be held in Fort Worth at 200 Taylor St., Suite 500 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Nine other Earthkind classes will also be held on Saturdays from May to December and will meet in Fort Worth, Grand Prairie or Grapevine. Steve Chaney, Agrilife Extension Agent, will conduct the courses on a range of topics, including plant pathology, soils, fruits and nuts, vegetables, composting, lawn maintenance and landscape design. 

Classes are organized into six modules, with each module consisting of one to three Saturday classes. Anyone interested can take any of the classes at a cost of $45 per module, or $270 for all six modules. 

Students completing all 11 classes can opt to pursue Master Gardener certification by enrolling in an additional 20-hour module, with an additional $55 fee. Master Gardeners are volunteers who educate the community about home gardening and also improve our quality of life through many gardening projects around the county. 

Space is limited, so pre-registration is recommended. However, walk-ins will be accepted, contingent upon space. Info: 817-884-1944. Application form: http://tarrantmg.org.