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Fall 2020 UME Master Gardener Online Basic Training

Are you interested in taking the Master Gardener Basic Training in Fall 2020? We are piloting a new online training with participants from multiple counties beginning in September. The training costs $175 and includes the University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener Handbook. A background check...

Downloadable Content

2020 Year of Beneficial Bugs Downloadable Content Graphic Link to Download Website Link Description 2020 Year of Beneficial Bugs Facebook Instagram Instagram Story Year of Beneficial Bugs Main graphics Native Plants to Attract Pollinators Facebook Instagram (PDF) Native Plants for Attracting Bees...

Master Gardener Annual Training Conference Sponsorship

Become a sponsor for the University of Maryland Extension Annual Maryland Master Gardener Conference Saturday June 13, 2020 at the Sheraton Baltimore North - Towson, MD The Master Gardener Annual Training Conference is a valuable opportunity for Master Gardener Volunteers to attend advanced...

Therapeutic Horticulture

Being inclusive of all Maryland residents is a program goal for the Master Gardener Therapeutic Horticulture Program. During Master Gardener Therapeutic Horticulture programming, Master Gardeners offer specialized horticulture programming to vulnerable populations. Master Gardener Therapeutic...

Native Plants

Native Plant programs educate the public about native plants and invasive plants in Maryland. Please visit the county/city Master Gardener Program websites for program details. Additional Resources Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC) Native Plants website Native Plant Videos Invasive Plants...

Grow It Eat It

Master Gardeners educating the public to improve their health by growing their own food using sustainable gardening practices. SPECIAL: Food Gardening and COVID-19 How to start a vegetable garden Web: 6 Basic steps to make a vegetable garden Blog: Start a vegetable garden now Video: Start a...

Composting

Composting programs (also known as Urban Nutrient Management) includes education about backyard and community composting, soil improvement techniques, soil testing, and fertilizer use. Please visit the county/city Master Gardener Program websites for program details. Additional Resources Home and...

Bay-Wise Program

During Bay-Wise programming, Master Gardeners educate the public about Bay-Wise landscape management best practices and conduct one-on-one site visits at private/public properties to help qualify the properties for the following certifications: UME Bay-Wise Maryland Yardstick for Landscapes and UME...

Pollinators

Pollinator programs educate the public to identify native and non-native insect species; learn to attract beneficial insects (pollinators and natural enemies) to a garden; and learn to include IPM-Integrated Pest Management techniques to your gardening routine. Please visit the county/city Master...

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