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    Master Gardener Program

    Master Gardeners are volunteers who combine their love of plants, people, and the environment to help Maryland residents grow healthy gardens.

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    Gardening Resources

    Explore all gardening topics: native and invasive plants, soil testing, food gardening, tree and shrub care, indoor plants, diagnosing problems, and more.

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    Ask Extension

    Get answers from our team of Maryland Certified Professional Horticulturists, Extension Faculty, and Master Gardeners.

Hot Topics

  • Maryland native seeds germinating in a pot

    Collecting & Sowing Native Plant Seed

    Now is an ideal time to save seeds! Collecting seeds from native plants helps preserve local genetics and provides access to hard-to-find species. Successful seed germination relies on factors like seed ripening, storage conditions, and each plant's specific adaptations. 

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    Fall Actions for Conserving Beneficial Insects

    Many pollinators and other beneficial insects require plant debris like fallen leaves, pithy woody stems, and flower stalks as winter habitat. Discover and check off actions you can take in your garden or green space this fall to support them.

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    December Gardening Tips

    Deciduous shade trees can be pruned after the leaves have fallen; dig up and store summer bulbous and tuberous plants such as cannas and caladiums; finish fall lawn fertilization by November 15; protect fig trees before freezing temperatures.

Videos & Webinars

Cleaning Collected Seed

Caring for Poinsettias

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Holes on Tree Trunks

Blog Highlights

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    Gardeners Wrap Up the Gardening Season

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    Leave the Leaves, All While Not Making Your Neighbors Mad

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    A Brilliant Fall Banquest for Birds, Butterflies, and Bees

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