Evolution of the Demonstration Garden
The Lubbock Master Gardener’s Association (LMGA) Demonstration Garden (DG) was established in 2023 in Lubbock, Texas. The garden is located within The Lubbock Memorial Arboretum, a 93-acre historical site in the heart of the city. In 2022, the Arboretum provided some land in partnership with the Lubbock Master Gardener Association for garden development and educational use. Additionally, the DG was initially funded through a grant from The South Plains Water District and funding from the City of Lubbock.
This Demonstration Garden project parallels with the LMGA’s mission which is to increase gardening knowledge by providing home gardeners with the best information on gardening practices. A pergola is in Phase I of the garden for Master Gardener’s use for monthly education offerings and opportunities. The garden was designed, implemented, and maintained by Lubbock Master Gardeners. The garden includes (21) raised beds of different designs and (2) hydroponic beds.
While the Demonstration Garden was initiated in 2023, the garden will continue to grow in future years. The growth of the garden will be dependent upon fundraising, donor procurement and secured grants. The garden is planned for (6) future phases based upon funding received.
Demonstration Garden Development Phases
Phase I: Raised Beds & Simple Hydroponics
Phase II: Greenhouse Design and Build
Phase III: Advanced Hydroponics
Phase IV: The Garden Without Limits
Phase V: The Butterfly & Children’s Garden
Phase VI: The Orchard and Rain Garden
Demonstration Garden Projected Layout:
Demonstration Garden Phase I Raised Bed(s) Layout:
Progress Photos
LMGA Demonstration Garden Progress Photos (Dropbox)
Thank you to the following Lubbock Master Gardeners who have nurtured the beds in Phase I of the Demonstration Garden:
| Master Gardener Name | Bed Type | Garden Location Number |
| Mary Caffey | Perennial Bed | #1 |
| Mary Caffey | Perennial Bed | #2 |
| Sally Doherty | Pollinator (Metal) Bed | #3 |
| Beverly Robbins | Pollinator (Metal) Bed | #4 |
| Bonnie MacLean | Herb Garden | #5 |
| John Wallis | Texas Native Plants | #6 |
| Krista Jenkins | Potager Garden | #7 |
| Colleen LeClair-Smith | Texas Superstar Bed | #8 |
| Rita Edwards | Vegetable Garden with Trellis | #9 |
| Krista Jenkins | Vegetable Garden with Trellis | #10 |
| Rita Edwards | Moon Garden Ged | #11 |
| Cindy Talbot | Keyhole Garden | #12 |
| Colleen LeClair-Smith | Texas Superstar Plants | #13 |
| Becky Miller / Cindy Talbot | 10 Bucket Bed (Vegetables & Hydroponics) | #14 |
| Liz Wagner / Claudia Bretz | Corner Cinder Block Bed | #15 |
| Cynthia Carr | Rose Bed | #16 |
| Jan Sutton | Seasonal Bed | #17 |
| Barbara Jones | Butterfly Garden | #18 |
| Judy McEachern / Janice Vaughn | Xeriscape Bed | #19 |
| Jan Sutton | Tire Bed | #20 |
| Tricia Farrar | Seasonal Bed | #21 |
| Becky Miller | Hydroponics | #22 |
| Becky Miller | Hydroponics | #23 |
For Further Information on the Demonstration Garden, please contact Colleen LeClair-Smith at 806-241-0308 or Colleenleclairsmith@yahoo.com.