Baltimore County Master Gardeners

Master Gardeners - Interest Meeting

Baltimore County Master Gardener Interest Meeting

 

Hello, Baltimore County!

The mission of the Baltimore County Master Gardeners is to educate Maryland residents about safe, effective, sustainable horticultural practices that build healthy gardens, landscapes, and communities. We offer:

  • Gardening Classes (adult and children)
  • Workshops, plant clinics, and lectures
  • Compost demonstration sites
  • Certification of Bay-Wise Landscapes
  • Youth gardening projects
  • Technical help for community gardens
  • Information booths at fairs, festivals, farmers markets and county parks
  • Therapeutic horticulture programs

Garden Classes for Adults

Are you looking to learn more about gardening or increase your knowledge on a specific garden topic? If so, check out our free 1-hour garden classes for adults held on Saturday morning from 10 am to 11 am. 

Classes are taught by Baltimore County Master Gardeners and held in their demonstration gardens on the property of the Center for Maryland Agriculture and Farm Park, 1114 Shawan Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030.  

Note: The July 19th Adult Garden Class is cancelled. 

Adult Garden Class 

August 16

Groundcovers-We got you covered!

 

Adult Garden Class 

August 23

Yes, you can grow it and eat it!

 

Register for Garden Class 
 Children's Drop-in Program

Ages 5 through 10 are invited to attend this drop-in, hands-on garden program! Held in the Children's Garden area of the Demonstration Gardens, youth will learn about plants, flowers, soil, bugs, and more. No registration required!

Children's Drop In

July 26, August 9 & 23

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any activity, please let us know two weeks prior to the event. Email your request to Alexia Leeser - aleeser@umd.edu.

Master Gardener Publications

  • Baltimore County Master Gardeners

    "Here to Help You Grow"

  • Native Plant

    Monthly Newsletter

  • Blueberries in Demo Garden

    Master Gardener Articles

Master Gardeners in the Community

Baltimore County Master Gardener volunteers participate in "Ask A Master Gardener Plant Clinics" at local farmer markets, libraries, festivals, and more. Members of the community are encouraged to bring their gardening and landscaping questions to our table for help in diagnosing and resolving any issues.  

We also offer advice on growing vegetables, composting, native plants, water-wise landscaping, pollinators, and more! Please view or download the latest "Here to Help You Grow" flyer for locations near you. 

If you would like to request an AMG table at your event, please email your request with the location, date, time, contact information, and any specific topic information to BCMG.AMG@gmail.com.

Need a speaker for your garden club or organization?

Baltimore County Master Gardeners are available to speak on a variety of topics to your garden club, church, business, or community organization. The suggested honorarium is $125.00.  If you would like to request a speaker, please email Kim Nelson at  BCMGSpeakers@gmail.com.

  • master gardener participants in front of red outdoor tent

    Ask a Master Gardener

  • Master Gardeners at the state fair

    BCMG Speaker Brochure

  • Black Eyed Susan 350x232

    BCMG Speaker Topics

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Bay-Wise Program

The Bay Wise-program teaches residents how to:

  • Fertilize Wisely
  • Water Efficiently
  • Mow Properly
  • Control Stormwater Runoff
  • Mulch Appropriately
  • Recycle Yard Waste
  • Manage Yard Pests with Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
  • Plant Wisely
  • Encourage Wildlife
  • Protect the Waterfront

Bay-Wise Brochure

Print or read this Bay-Wise brochure to learn more about Bay-Wise landscaping and how you can have your property Bay-Wise Certified. 

Any questions about Bay-Wise, please email: bcmgbaywise@gmail.com

Bay-Wise Video

Bay-Wise Certification

Baywise landscape certification sign

Steps for getting Bay-Wise Certified:

PAPER FREE Application:

(1) Fill out online a Bay-Wise Application below based on your property type. 

(2) Implement the gardening practices and suggestions listed in the application.

(3) Email your completed application to: bcmgbaywise@gmail.com

Bay-Wise Maryland for Landscapes

Bay-Wise Maryland for Food Gardens

Bay-Wise Maryland for Small Space Gardens

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PAPER Application:

(1) Download & print out a Bay-Wise Application below based on your property type. 

(2) Implement the gardening practices and suggestions listed in the application.

(3) Email your completed application to: bcmgbaywise@gmail.com

Bay-Wise Maryland for Landscapes

Bay-Wise Maryland for Food Gardens

Bay-Wise Maryland for Small Space Gardens

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After we receive your application, a Bay Wise Master Gardener will call to set up a certification appointment on your property.

More Resources

  • a group of master gardeners at the learning garden

    State Master Gardener Program

  • a person holding a handful of vegetables picked from a garden

    YouTube Channel

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