Baltimore County Master Gardeners

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 childr
  • 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

If you would like more information or have any questions, please contact Alexia Leeser at the UMD Extension - Baltimore County office. Let's grow!

Alexia Leeser 
Master Gardener Coordinator - Baltimore County
aleeser@umd.edu
410-887-8090

Garden Classes & Demonstration Gardens

Baltimore County Master Gardener Publications

Bay-Wise Program - Baltimore County

Every Marylander lives within a watershed and has a role to play in caring for the land, water, air, wildlife, and each other. Every action we take, every small positive change we make to improve water quality, soil health, and habitat counts in a big way.

The Bay-Wise Program teaches residents how to:

  • Recycle organic yard and kitchen waste on-site.
  • Capture and use precipitation where it falls.
  • Plant and conserve a wide variety of native plants.
  • Protect pollinators and beneficial insects.
  • Reduce hazards to fish & wildlife.
  • Shrink your lawn footprint.
  • Protect our waterways and shorelines.
  • Educate friends, family, and neighbors about MD Living Landscapes practices.

Any questions about the Bay-Wise program in Baltimore County, please email: bcmgbaywise@gmail.com or call the UMD Extension office at 410-887-8090.

Master Gardeners in the Community

Master Gardeners Speakers Bureau

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 or call the office at 410-887-8090. Let's grow!

Videos - Baltimore County Master Gardener

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