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    Master Gardener Program

    Master Gardeners are volunteers who combine their love of plants, people, and the environment to help Maryland residents grow healthy gardens.

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    Gardening Resources

    Explore 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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    Climate-Resilient Gardening

    Composting kitchen and yard waste, growing heat-tolerant vegetable crops, improving soil health, and designing rain gardens are some of the ways we're adapting our green spaces to a warming world.

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    Vegetable Planting Calendar

    What would you like to grow in your vegetable garden? Use our calendar to plan your seed starting and transplant dates. / Nuestro calendario de siembra de hortalizas está disponible en Español.

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    April Gardening Tips

    April is National Garden Month! Plant trees, shrubs, perennials, and cool-season vegetables now. Get to know some insects coming out this month - mason bees and lady beetles. Test soil before fertilizing.

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    Waiting on Spring Garden Cleanup to Support Beneficial Insects

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    Delicate Wildflowers Signal Spring

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    Research Update from the Serpentine Grasslands

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