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We connect Maryland residents to trusted, science-based resources to grow healthy gardens, landscapes, and communities. Send us your questions, view gardening resources, and connect with the Master Gardener Program for local classes and other learning opportunities in person. All are welcome!

Education and Outreach

Master Gardener Program
Master Gardener Program
Master Gardeners are volunteers who combine their love of plants, people, and the environment to help Maryland residents grow healthy gardens.
Events and Classes
Events and Classes
Browse upcoming webinars, workshops, and other meetings about Yard & Garden topics.
HGIC Newsletter
HGIC Newsletter
Our quarterly email newsletter brings timely news, tips, events, and Q&A to your inbox.

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Resources

Gardening Resources
Gardening Resources
Explore all gardening topics: native and invasive plants, soil testing, food gardening, tree and shrub care, indoor plants, diagnosing problems, and more.
Ask Extension
Ask Extension
Get answers from our team of Maryland Certified Professional Horticulturists, Extension Faculty, and Master Gardeners.
Food Access Resources
Food Access Resources
Make the most of your food resources and find tips on county-level help for households, pantries, and markets. Statewide food assistance resources include school meals, food donation guidance, and understanding date labeling.

Hot Topics

June Gardening Tips
June Gardening Tips
Continue to monitor plants for watering needs, and learn what vegetable and ornamental pests and diseases to watch for so you can catch problems early. Prepare for National Pollinator Week at the end of the month to observe the biodiversity in your landscape, and learn how you can make more sustainable gardening choices (such as composting at home, growing more native plants, and managing pests and weeds without pesticides).
Insects: Our Most Under-Appreciated Neighbors
Insects: Our Most Under-Appreciated Neighbors
Explore several vital ways insects contribute to the local ecosystem, such as improving water quality, suppressing pests, dispersing native plant seeds, recycling nutrients, and pollinating flowers.
Rose: Identify and Manage Problems
Rose: Identify and Manage Problems
Roses are very popular in Maryland gardens, but they can be damaged by several pests and diseases. Learn what ailments commonly affect roses and how to manage them effectively and sustainably.