Master Gardener State Office Continuing Education Opportunities
In order to maintain the status of Active Master Gardener, Master Gardener volunteers must complete at least 10 hours of continuing education each year. Register for upcoming continuing education opportunities by clicking on the cards below and recordings of previous continuing education webinars near the bottom of this page. For any inquiries, please email statemg@umd.edu.
A Field Exploration of Maryland Mosses
When: Monday April 27, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Irvine Nature Center (Owings Mills, MD)
Discover the beauty and ecology of moss on this guided Master Gardener hike at Irvine Nature Center. Discover the beauty and ecology of moss on this guided Master Gardener hike at Irvine Nature Center. We’ll explore the wooded trails, learn about moss identification, and discuss how these small plants contribute to the health of forests and gardens. Please be prepared for the weather and to hike outdoors in uneven terrain.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this activity, please contact Stephanie Pully at pully@umd.edu or (301) 226-7616 before April 13, 2026
Monthly Plant Clinic Updates
When: Second Wednesday of the month, April-October 12:00 – 1:00pm
Where: Zoom
Join UME experts to prepare for your volunteer service at Ask A Master Gardener Plant Clinics! We'll share brief updates from our panel of experts and one special guest speaker each month. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Stephanie Pully at pully@umd.edu or (301) 226-7616 two weeks prior to the webinar.
Recorded Webinars, Online Classes, and Resources
State Master Gardener Program
- Native Grasses to Fall in Love With
- Growing Microgreens | Slides
- Getting Started with Growing Mushrooms
- Shrink Your Lawn Footprint: Fall Edition
- Companion Planting for a Healthy and Productive Vegetable Garden | Slides
- Diverse and Climate-Resilient Crops for Maryland Gardens | Slides
- Buzzworthy Beescaping: Empowering Others to Cultivate Native Bee Habitats | Slides
- Pollinator Power: Tools, Resources, and Outreach Strategies for National Pollinator Week | Slides
- Crapemyrtle Bark Scale invades Maryland: Myths, Management, and the Bigger Picture
- Growing Together: How Master Gardeners Can Support Thriving Community Gardens | Resources
- Planting Trees in a Changing Climate
- Plant Diagnostics Training Series 2024: Diagnosing Plant Problems | Insect Identification | IPM & Working with the Public
- Navigating the Spotted Lanternfly Buzz: Separating Science from Sensation
- Sustainable Solutions: Landscaping for Resilience Around Septic Systems & Flood-Prone Areas | Resources
- Year of Heirloom Tomatoes Train-the-Trainer
- To Rake or Not to Rake?
- Working the Night Shift: Pollination After Dark
- Moonlight Gardens | Resources
- 2023 Spring Ask A Master Gardener Plant Clinic Training | Resources
- Spotted Lanternfly Update from MDA
- Hydroponic How-To
- Fall Vegetable Garden Evaluation: Is it time to redesign your garden?
- Biodiversity and Diversity in Bio: What's the Point?
- Preserve Your Harvest
- IPM for Backyard and Community Vegetable and Fruit Growing | Veggie Booklet
- Turf BMPs and Alternatives | Resources
- Seed Starting and Planning Your Garden for Climate Change | Resources
- Turf Troubleshooting | Resources
- Winter Sowing | Resources
- Engage Your Community Through Interpretation
- Consult Like a Pro with HGIC
- Sustainable Food Systems in the Era of Climate Change and Pandemics: Can we have it all?
- A Common Sense Approach to Pest Control: Integrated Pest Management
- Lift Ev'ry Voice
- Return of the Cicadas in 2021: Fun, Fear, and Fascination
- The Role of Therapeutic Horticulture in Wellness and Recovery
- Bees, Beneficials, and Blooms
- Growing Healthy Youth Gardens
- Plant This, Not That!
- Developing Your Presentation
- Delivering Content Effectively
- Lawn Basics | Slides & Q&A
- Leafminers
- Composting
- Winter Tree ID | Chat & Resources
- Ask a MG Plant Clinic Statewide Meeting | Slides & Resources
- Seed Saving 101: Native Plant Seed Saving | Slides & Resources
- Climate & Sustainability Webinars
Local Master Gardener Programs
- Cecil County Adding Native Plants to Your Landscape 1 | Basic Botany
- Charles County Unique Fruit for Home Landscapes | Getting Started with Vegetable Gardening
- Queen Anne's County Spotted Lanternfly Updates 1/16/19 | Introduction to Wild Bees
- Western Cluster (Allegany, Garrett & Washington Counties) Small Fruit for the Home Garden | Home Horticulture Playlist
- Wicomico County (Lower Eastern Shore) Delmarva Gardens Youtube Playlist | Cole Crops
eXtension
- Recorded and Upcoming Webinars To view Master Gardener specific learning opportunities, type Master Gardener into the search box.
- University of Nebraska Extention Arthro-Pod Podcast
- Oregon State University Extension Horticulture Updates | Pesticides, People, and Polinators: Answer to Tricky Pesticide Questions for Master Gardeners
- University of Florida Extension Master Gardener Webinars
- Iowa State University Webinars and Webcasts
- PennState Extension Online Courses | Webinars (filter by topic of interest)
- NC State Extension Webinars
Additional Resources
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University of Illinois Gardening in the Air Playlist
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College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Communications Team Services
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Maryland Agriculture Nutrient Management Program Webinars | Videos See Educational Videos near the bottom of the page.
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Woodland Stewardship Education Online Courses
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Mid-Atlantic Women in Agriculture Webinars
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AGNR Department of Environmental Science and Technology No-till Veggies: Harnessing the Power of Cover Crops
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Monarch Joint Venture Monarch Conservation Webinar Series
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Northern IPM Center The IPM Toolbox Webinar Series
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Plant Management Network Woody Plants for Urban Bee Conservation Webcast
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Southern Regional Extension Forestry Program The Forestry Webinar Portal
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Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund (TREE Fund) Tree Fund Webinars