Equine Rotational Grazing Demonstration Site
… tool to help teach farm owners and managers how to care for their pastures in order to best promote the health … hay to avoid numerous trips to our hay storage barn, horse care supplies, and basic lawn maintenance equipment. Our hay storage shed is a 26' x …
Spiders in Maryland
… are most often found in basement window wells, beneath lawn benches or porches, and in garages, tool sheds, old …
Home Gardening
… St. Mary's County Master Gardeners Our Vision We envision a healthier world through environmental stewardship. Our … Our History The UME Master Gardener Program began in 1978 as a means to extend science-based knowledge to the … that have examples of pollinator friendly plants that grow well in our region such as milkweed, joe pye weed, …
Woodland Wildlife Spotlight: Striped Skunk
Woodland Wildlife Spotlight: Striped Skunk
Key to Common Problems of Tomatoes
… 'Iron Lady' tomato with early blight lesions on the leaves. Photo: J. Traunfeld, UME Updated: June 18, 2025 … your soil and amending it with organic matter Planting when the soil has warmed Giving plants adequate space to … Traunfeld, UME Symptoms: light tan or gray blotches. This is cold weather injury commonly seen in the early spring when …
Spongy (Gypsy) Moths and Caterpillars on Trees
… on the ground under loose stones, boards, firewood, lawn furniture, campers, and many other places. There is one …
Become a Master Gardener
… horticulture professionals. Topics may include Botany, Lawn Care, Composting, Ecology, Native Plants, Soil Fertility, Entomology, Organic Gardening, Lawn Alternatives and more! Step 4: Volunteer Once a Master …
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… Ecology Entomology Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Lawn Care Vegetable, Fruit, & Flower Gardening Organic Gardening … Safety Precauctions Soils and Fertilizers Tree and Shrub Care Once a Master Gardener Trainee has completed the UME …
Welcome to the Neighborhood: Living in a Rural Community
… Jessica Jones L-281 Improve Neighbor Relations Welcome to the Neighborhood: Living in a Rural Community There are many … and the town is growing rapidly.”—Farmer with a 150-acre orchard in Washington County With change can come conflict. … and Environmental Concerns Increase of Traffic Congestion on Rural Roads Read on to learn more about these issues and …