Welcome to Charles County Master Gardeners
Master Gardeners are trained volunteers who are passionate about the environment and community engagement. Our mission is to support the University of Maryland Extension service by educating residents about safe, effective and sustainable horticultural practices that build healthy gardens, landscapes, and communities. We use a variety of activities to provide horticulture information such as:
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Plant clinics to diagnose disease and/or pest problems
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Exhibits at local events
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Youth programs
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Maintaining demonstration gardens
Actions you can take to garden more sustainably include:
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Composting
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Growing more native plants
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Implementing Bay-Wise landscaping practices
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Growing food organically
To see what we are currently working on, please visit our Resource Page to get The Compost, for the latest information on new and ongoing projects.
If you or your organization in Charles County would like assistance with planting techniques, or design, or would like to request a gardening presentation, please complete this form.
Outreach Events
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Vegetable Garden Planning
April 1, 10:00 am
Waldorf West Library
10405 O'Donnell Place, Waldorf, MD 20603
This presentation will cover topics such as preparing your soil, selecting crops to grow, watering considerations, and more.
Registration is not required.
Charles County Public Library events are accessible for all. If you have an accessibility request, please contact programs@ccplonline.org, three business days prior to the event.
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Backyard Buffers
April 15, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
UME Charles Office
9501 Crain Highway, Bel Alton, MD 20611
The Charles County Master Gardener Bay-Wise program has teamed up with our county forester to provide residents with free buffers in a bag. Each bag will include 12 bare-root seedlings, approximately 1-2 feet in height, which will be a mixture of American sycamore, swamp white oak, persimmon, and buttonbush. More information on these species can be found here.
Register here for a free bundle
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NatureFest
April 22, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Tilghman Lake Park
10598 Box Elder Rd, La Plata, MD 20646
Prepare to be amazed, get your hands dirty, and have loads of fun as we learn about the beauties of nature together!
Sign-ups will begin April 1, 2023.
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Nurture Natives Tree Giveaway
April 29, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland 20742
Charles County Master Gardeners will once again partner with our local 2022 4-H Agri-Science "Lead to Change" project winners (Esther Bonney, Samantha Rutherford, and Abigail Bonney) at Maryland Day 2023. Hundreds of free native shrubs and trees will be distributed to Maryland residents.
Join us to celebrate 25 years of Maryland Day! Bring family and friends to UMD’s signature campus event dedicated to learning, discovery and new ideas. Free admission and parking plus native trees and shrubs!
Contact the Master Gardener Coordinator
Position Vacant
301-934-5403, Ext. 200
