Garden Smarter

This award winning educational program allows Master Gardeners to share their knowledge and experience with the community. Attendees have the opportunity to ask questions, learn best management practices, and share ideas. The program begins in January with a Community Seed Swap where vegetable, herb, annual flower and native plant seeds will be available for exchange.

View the 2026 Garden Smarter Lecture Schedule

2026 Garden Smarter Lectures

Saturday, February 7, 2026 - Creating Your Homegrown National Park (Prince Frederick)

Creating Your Homegrown National Park

Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM
Calvert Library Prince Frederick

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Saturday, March 7, 2026 - Grafting Vegetables (Prince Frederick)

Grafting Vegetables

Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM
Calvert Library Prince Frederick

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Saturday, March 21, 2026 - Restoring Plants to Historic Gardens (Twin Beaches)

Restoring Plants to Historic Gardens

Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch

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Saturday, April 4, 2026 - Seed Saving Workshop (Prince Frederick)

Seed Saving Workshop

Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM
Calvert Library Prince Frederick

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Saturday, April 11, 2026 - Bay-Wise Reimagined (Twin Beaches)

Bay-Wise Reimagined

Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch

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Saturday, September 19, 2026 - Create Gardens that Support Pollinators, not Deer (Twin Beaches)

Create Gardens that Support Pollinators, Not Deer  

September 19, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM
Twin Beaches Branch of the Calvert Library


Are you tired of deer eating your plants? Learn which plants may not be palatable to deer, why you should use native plants that resist deer browsing, and smart design tips to protect the plants you are currently growing. 

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Saturday, October 24, 2026 - Biomechanics for the Gardener (Prince Frederick)

Biomechanics for the Gardener

October 24, 2026, from 10:00-11:00 AM 
Prince Frederick Branch of the Calvert Library 


This review covers biomechanics principles for safe bending and lifting while gardening, avoiding repetitive stress in the hands, and using energy conservation principles for the most efficient use of your gardening energy.  

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