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Master Gardener Program
Master Gardener ProgramMaster Gardeners are volunteers who combine their love of plants, people, and the environment to help Maryland residents grow healthy gardens.
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Events and Classes
Events and ClassesBrowse upcoming webinars, workshops, and other meetings about Yard & Garden topics.
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HGIC Newsletter
HGIC NewsletterOur quarterly email newsletter brings timely news, tips, events, and Q&A to your inbox.
Resources
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Gardening Resources
Gardening ResourcesExplore all gardening topics: native and invasive plants, soil testing, food gardening, tree and shrub care, indoor plants, diagnosing problems, and more.
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Ask Extension
Ask ExtensionGet answers from our team of Maryland Certified Professional Horticulturists, Extension Faculty, and Master Gardeners.
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Food Access Resources
Food Access ResourcesMake 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
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October Gardening Tips and Tasks
October Gardening Tips and TasksReduce the risk of a pest or disease outbreak next year by removing debris from vegetables that have finished producing a harvest. Leafy greens can be planted until mid-month; use row cover to shelter them from cold snaps. Finish lawn seeding or sodding by mid-month, and try to have hardy perennials, shrubs, vines, and trees planted by then as well so they have time to establish new roots.
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Box Tree Moth
Box Tree MothMonitor boxwoods for this spreading invasive pest whose caterpillars consume boxwood foliage. High populations can quickly decimate mature specimens, and confirmed sightings should be reported to the MDA. Learn what to look for and how to manage this species if it is found.
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Fall Vegetable Gardening
Fall Vegetable GardeningLearn which crops do well when planted for fall harvests (and determine when to plant them), and how to shield them from pests and cold temperatures.
Blog Highlights
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