Baltimore County Master Gardeners

Hello Baltimore County!

The mission of the Baltimore County Master Gardeners is to educate Maryland residents about safe, effective, sustainable horticultural practices that build healthy gardens, landscapes, and communities. 

We offer:

  • Gardening Classes (adult and children)
  • Workshops, plant clinics, and lectures
  • Compost demonstration sites
  • Certification of Bay-Wise Landscapes
  • Youth gardening projects
  • Technical help for community gardens
  • Information booths at fairs and festivals
  • Therapeutic horticulture programs

Upcoming Events

Garden Seminars in the Demo Garden
Date: 6/7, 6/21, 7/12, 7/19 
Time: 10 am to 11 am
Location: Demonstration Gardens
Cost: FREE. 

Please register for these seminars.

  • Register for a Garden Class

    REGISTER HERE

Demo Garden Map 
Children's Garden Drop-in Discovery Days
Date: 6/7, 6/28, 7/12, 7/26
Time: 10 am to 11 am
Location: Demonstration Gardens
Cost: FREE

No registration - just drop in! Ages 5 thru 10.

  • Children's Garden in Baltimore County

    CHILDREN'S GARDEN INFO

Master Gardener Publications

  • Baltimore County Master Gardeners

    Here to Help You Grow

    Flyer of upcoming garden seminars, community events and more.

  • Blueberries in Demo Garden

    Helpful Garden Articles

    From butterflies to Bay-Wise, explore our repository of articles written throughout the years, which share scientifically-accurate, sustainable, home gardening information with you.


     

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    Monthly Garden Email

    Get on our mailing list to receive a monthly email of wonderful gardening information. 

Do You Need a Speaker?

Baltimore County Master Gardeners are available to speak on a variety of topics to your garden club, church, business, or community organization. The suggested honorarium is $125.00. 

Questions? Please contact
Kim Nelson - BCMGSpeakers@gmail.com

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    Speaker Topics

  • Master Gardeners at the state fair

    Speaker Brochure

Get Bay-Wise

The Bay-Wise Program teaches residents how to:

  • Fertilize Wisely
  • Water Efficiently 
  • Mow Properly
  • Control Storm water Runoff
  • Mulch Appropriately
  • Recycle Yard Waste
  • Manage Yard Pests with Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
  • Plant Wisely
  • Encourage Wildlife
  • Protect the Waterfront

Bay-Wise Brochure

Print or read this Bay-Wise brochure to learn more about Bay-Wise landscaping and how you can have your property Bay-Wise Certified. 

Any questions about Bay-Wise, please email: bcmgbaywise@gmail.com

Bay-Wise Video

Bay-Wise Certification

Baywise landscape certification sign

Steps for getting Bay-Wise Certified:

PAPER FREE Application:

(1) Fill out online a Bay-Wise Application below based on your property type. 

(2) Implement the gardening practices and suggestions listed in the application.

(3) Email your completed application to: bcmgbaywise@gmail.com

Bay-Wise Maryland for Landscapes

Bay-Wise Maryland for Food Gardens

Bay-Wise Maryland for Small Space Gardens

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PAPER Application:

(1) Download & print out a Bay-Wise Application below based on your property type. 

(2) Implement the gardening practices and suggestions listed in the application.

(3) Email your completed application to: bcmgbaywise@gmail.com

Bay-Wise Maryland for Landscapes

Bay-Wise Maryland for Food Gardens

Bay-Wise Maryland for Small Space Gardens

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After we receive your application, a Bay Wise Master Gardener will call to set up a certification appointment on your property.

More Resources

  • a group of master gardeners at the learning garden

    State Master Gardener Program

  • a person holding a handful of vegetables picked from a garden

    YouTube Channel

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