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 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

Please call or email if you have any questions. 
aleeser@umd.edu
410-887-8090

2027 Master Gardener Training

  • three people tending to leafy greens inside a greenhouse, with one person holding a bundle of kale.

    HANDOUT

    HANDOUT

    Information about the Baltimore County Master Gardener program and frequently asked questions.

  • Master Gardeners at the Maryland State Fair

    VIDEO

    VIDEO

    Video of the Baltimore County Master Gardener Interest Meeting. Information and frequently asked questions are covered.

  • Master Gardener at work

    APPLICATION

    APPLICATION

    The deadline to apply is October 1, 2026. 

Join Us!

Publications

Demonstration Gardens

Location and Things to See

Baltimore County Master Gardeners

 

The Demonstration Gardens of the Baltimore County Master Gardeners are located on the grounds of the Center for Maryland Agriculture and Farm Park, 1114 Shawan Road, Cockeysville, Maryland 21030.

Open sunup to sundown, and admission is free! Take some time out of your busy life to visit this amazing space. Any questions about the gardens, please call 410-887-8090.

Demo Garden Info

Bay-Wise Program

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.

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.

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. 

Videos

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