The Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC) is a state-wide program that provides outreach education to Maryland residents and beyond.
Our vision
People gardening and managing land in harmony with nature.
Our mission
Develop and deliver science-based, sustainable gardening and integrated pest management education for better human and environmental health.
HGIC has been a national model for outreach education since 1990. Our success is the result of interdisciplinary programming and multiple learning/teaching modes. Our educators develop web resources and are engaged in social media, direct online client consultations, classroom instruction, hands-on training, and demonstration projects.
Yard and garden questions
Questions and images can be sent anytime to Ask Extension. HGIC's Maryland Certified Professional Horticulturists will reply to your garden, plant ID, and pest questions.
Our annual reports
PDF 2022 Home & Garden | Master Gardener Annual Report
PDF 2021 Home & Garden | Master Gardener Annual Report
Our staff
| Name | Contact Information |
|---|---|
| Jon Traunfeld HGIC Director, Extension Specialist, Fruits & Vegetables |
jont@umd.edu 410 531 5572 |
| David Clement, Ph.D. Extension Specialist Plant Pathology (20% HGIC; 80% commercial industry) |
clement@umd.edu 410 531 5558 |
| Vacant Business Services Specialist Home and Garden Information Center |
410 531 1763 |
| Stephanie Pully Coordinator State UME Master Gardener Coordinator |
pully@umd.edu 410 531 1754 |
| Christa Carignan Coordinator Digital Horticulture Education |
christa@umd.edu 410 531 1752 |
| Ria Malloy Coordinator, part-time |
mmalloy@umd.edu 410 531 1763 |
| Miri Talabac Coordinator Horticulture Consultant |
mtalabac@umd.edu |
| Chris McComas Coordinator Horticulture Consultant |
cmccomas@umd.edu |
| Emily Porter Coordinator Horticulture Consultant |
eporter2@umd.edu |
| Kaitlyn Baligush Program Management Specialist State Master Gardener Program |
kbaligus@umd.edu 410-531-5557 |
| Vacant Extension Program Assistant Lead Horticulturist |
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| Vacant Program Management Specialist Video Production and Web Support |
We're becoming a UMD Green Office!
We support the University of Maryland Green Office and SustainableUMD goals:
- Recognize and reward leadership in sustainability
- Support the University’s Climate Action Plan and Strategic Plan
- Further integrate sustainability into campus culture
- Conserve water, save energy, minimize waste, and save money
Our office is currently working to achieve Bronze certification. For more information on the Green Office Program, go to www.greenoffice.umd.edu. For more information about UMD campus sustainability, visit www.sustainability.umd.edu.
