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Master Gardener Program

Welcome to the State Master Gardener Program!

The University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener Program is designed to train volunteer horticultural educators to support the University of Maryland Extension mission by educating residents about safe, effective and sustainable horticultural practices that build healthy gardens, landscapes, and communities. To learn more about our program, review our 2021 HGIC and MG Annual Report. 

The Master Gardener Program is organized by Maryland counties and Baltimore City, so if you are interested in becoming a Master Gardener or requesting volunteer support, please contact your local Master Gardener Program. Fall Basic Training has already begun, so if you are interested in an upcoming training, please let your local Coordinator know! 

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Upcoming & Recent Continuing Education

2023 is the Year of Sweet Potatoes!

This year in the Master Gardener Grow It Eat It program, we are celebrating all things sweet potato. Visit our "Year of..." webpage for resources, graphics, and to register for educational webinars related to sweet potatoes. 

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    Get answers from our team of Maryland Certified Professional Horticulturists, Extension Faculty, and Master Gardeners.

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    We help Maryland residents grow! Learn timely tips to manage your lawn, ornamental plants, and food gardens, with advice from University of Maryland experts and certified horticulturists.

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    Home and Garden Information Center

    The Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC) develops and delivers science-based, sustainable gardening and integrated pest management education for better human and environmental health.

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Contact Us

Master Gardener Program

12005 Homewood Rd
Ellicott City , MD 21042
United States

Hours: For questions about the Master Gardener Program we are available by phone Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm. For lawn and garden questions please submit to Ask Extension at go.umd.edu/AskHGIC. To inquire about becoming a Master Gardener please contact your local MG Program.

Phone: 410-531-5557 *Please note that this is not a gardening question hotline. For personal gardening advice visit Ask Extension at go.umd.edu/AskHGIC.

Email: statemg@umd.edu

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