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   The Good Samaritan Center in Fredericksburg, Texas is a non-profit agency that provides basic health needs to citizens who would otherwise be unable to afford health care. The Hill Country Master Gardener partnership with Good Samaritan began almost four years ago when the Center first opened in a new building and needed landscaping.

   From the very beginning Master Gardener Peggy Benson was involved in the project, and she suggested  that a water-wise landscape would be best. Plans were made and MG interns and members began work on the project. This involved planting native and adaptive plants in a newly created landscape area, with no budget for plants or materials. Local businesses contributed plants, and MG volunteers did the rest. Since that time MG interns and members have contributed many hours maintaining the grounds and working with youth to teach them about plants and their care. The Center has received a Backyard Habitat Certification so some of the work involves providing adequate needs for wildlife.

   Today there are four teams of volunteers working on the landscaping at the Good Samaritan Center. Each team is responsible for one week a month and dedicates approximately two hours during their week designated week..