Baltimore County Master Gardeners

Our Mission

Baltimore County Master Gardeners support the University of Maryland Extension by educating residents about safe, effective and sustainable horticultural practices that build healthy gardens, landscapes, and communities.

Summer Garden Classes  
for Children & Adults

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ADULT - Garden Classes
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CHILDREN - Garden Classes
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The demonstration gardens are on the grounds of the Baltimore County Agriculture Center located at 1114 Shawan Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030. Parking is free. 

The garden is set up for self-guided tours and is open any time from sunrise to sunset. The garden is broken up into different areas, each with a different educational theme:

  • Deer Resistant Garden 
  • Bay-wise Garden
  • Grow It Eat It (GIEI) Garden
  • Herb Garden
  • Turf Demonstration Area
  • Compost Demonstration Area
  • Children's Garden
  • Pollinator Garden 

Master Gardeners educate residents through:

  • Gardening Classes (most are free!)
  • 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

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Get Bay-Wise

Baywise Certified Landscape

The Bay-Wise Program teaches residents 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

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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.

    Speakers' Bureau

    UME Master Gardeners Speakers

     

    Baltimore County Master Gardeners are available to speak on a variety of topics to your garden club, church, business, or or community organization. 

    Our programs cover a broad range of sustainable garden and  landscape topics, such as: Vegetable Gardening basics, advanced, and in containers, composting, herbs, invasive plants, landscaping with native plants, native bees and pollinators in your garden, along with many more. An honorarium of $100 is suggested.

    Questions? Please email
    Patty Mochel - BCMGSpeakers@gmail.com

    Speakers' Bureau Topics

    Speakers' Bureau Brochure

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