You become a Master Gardener by successfully completing the Master Gardener 40-hour training program and then volunteering your time.
Master Gardeners help the University of Maryland Extension solve gardening problems and teach environmentally sound practices by
Master Gardener training classes are conducted annually by University of Maryland Extension. Through the training program. Participants are taught many different horticultural subjects by specialists, educators, and other horticulture professionals.
Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's, and Talbot Basic Training Program:
In 2020, our basic training to take place from February 20, 2020 to April 23, 2020. Classes will be on Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Please submit applications by: January 30, 2020.
2020 classes will be held at Eastern Shore Higher Education Center, Chesapeake College - Wye Mills Campus, From the main entrance this building will be the first building on the outer right side of the circle.Master Gardeners are trained in the following topics:
Other subjects of interest may be included.
Training costs are $200 for the basic training courses, and includes the Master Gardener Handbook. The volunteer application and check should be sent to the University of Maryland Extension - Queen Anne's County, 505 Railroad Avenue, Suite 4, Centreville, MD 21617. All checks should be made payable to the Queen Anne's County Extension Advisory Committee (QAC EAC).
Please contact your local Master Gardener Coordinator according to the county of your residence:
Queen Anne's and Kent County: Rachel J. Rhodes rjrhodes@umd.eduDorchester Emily Zobel ezobel@umd.edu; Talbot and Caroline County-Mikaela Boley mboley@umd.edu