This program consists of a Training Day and an Exam/Signoff Day.  This training day, Thursday, October 1^st 2026, will consist of learning the plan-writing process. After the training day, you will have about 5 weeks, during which time you will study the Nursery Nutrient Management Training Manual and develop your plan. The Exam/Signoff Day will be at a location and on a date “to be announced”. This date will also be for reviewing your newly developed plan (or renewing your old plan). You must write a plan for Maryland Dept of Agriculture (MDA) to become certified. 

The process is relatively simple for small (or low-risk) operations, so if your operation size is less than 5 acres, we would strongly encourage you to think about becoming a certified operator.  If your operation is larger than 5 acres or you run a controlled environment, we would still encourage you to become a certified operator, even though the nutrient management process may be a little more complicated. For nutrient management consultants who wish to learn more about the process for developing nutrient management plans for greenhouses and container crop production, this workshop will offer 6 hours of continuing education credits. 

The cost for this program is $40.00 and includes program costs (including lunch) and the MDA exam fee ($20). For consultants not taking the exam, the cost is $20. Payment will be required at the beginning of the program. A check can be made out to University of Maryland. A receipt will be available. 

If you wish to register, please do so before September 25^th, 2026 by using this link HERE. If you have questions, please send an email to me or call me at 301-226-7835.  If you need any accommodations for this program, please contact me by September 21st.

Wye Research and Education Center is located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, about 20 minutes from the Bay Bridge. A map to WyeREC can be found HERE. Note the circled area on the map; we will be at the WyeREC Office and Lab location.

Harvesting your own seeds saves you money and gives you more variety in your garden. Master Gardeners Molly Moore and Darcy White will teach you the difference between shakers, beaks, coneheads, and more, and will guide you in cleaning and packaging seeds to take home. We welcome beginners as well as experienced seed collectors.

After the presentation, samples of native plant seeds will be available for practicing your new skills!

Register to receive a reminder email; walk-ins welcome as space allows.

This program is made possible with support from University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener Program and the LMPP Community Garden. This workshop may qualify for continuing education hours for Master Gardeners, Master Naturalists and other University of Maryland Extension programs.

Master Naturalist and Master Gardener Molly Moore will guide us through exercises that will sharpen our observational skills and expand our personal experiences with birds, pollinators, trees, or flowers in the tranquil setting of Lexington Manor Passive Park. Sketchbook, pencil, pen, and colored pencils will be provided.

A nature journal is a personal record of what you see, hear, and feel outdoors. It can be a list of bird sightings, quick sketches, notes, or even doodles. This is not about perfect drawings. The goal is to slow down, observe, and create a record you can look back on with joy.

We will meet in the parking lot of the Lexington Manor Passive Park Community Gardens, 21741 South Coral Drive, Lexington Park. Across from Tulagi Place and Three Notch Theatre, just past the US Post Office on South Coral Drive. Then we will take a 5–10 minute walk to an outdoor seating area to make our observations.

We will be sitting outside—bring a comfy chair or blanket if you’d like. A few blankets and a wooden bench will be available. Please dress for the weather!

In the event of inclement weather, this class will be held at the Lexington Park Library. Register to receive notice of change in venue.

This is a review of principles of biomechanics for safe bending and lifting while gardening, avoiding repetitive stress conditions of the hand, and using energy conservation principles for the most efficient use of your gardening energy. 

This event is at the Prince Frederick Branch of the Calvert Library 

Calvert Library strives to make our events accessible to all. For access questions or requests, call 410-535-0291.

Come learn what plants may not be palatable to deer, why you should use native plants that resist deer browsing and some smart design tips to protect the plants you are growing.

Calvert Library strives to make our events accessible to all. For access questions or requests, call 410-535-0291.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the Buffer Garden Project at the Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail! We will be planting a new garden near the existing pollinator garden located behind the Bayview Hills Community. 

This community initiative will help reduce stormwater runoff, improve water quality in Fishing Creek, and create valuable habitat for pollinators and other wildlife through the planting of native gardens along the trail. Whether you are an experienced gardener or simply looking for a meaningful way to give back, your participation will help make a lasting impact on our local environment. 

Please sign up if you plan to attend so we can send updates as needed! There is an October 24th rain date in the event of weather related cancelation. 

Exact location of planting area use coordinates: 38.688215, -76.543477

• Learn about:
  • -Simple ideas for managing stormwater and erosion at home
  • -How gardens with native plants protect waterways, support pollinators and beautify the landscape
  • -Our planting plans at the Railway Trail 
  • -The partnership behind the project
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The Howard County Master Gardener Program would like to invite you to join us for an information session from 11AM - 12:30PM on Saturday September 26th, 2026 at our Howard County Extension Office in Columbia so that you can get acquainted with who we are, what we do, and what the application and basic training program for becoming a Master Gardener entails. 

At this session, you will get the opportunity to ask active Master Gardeners (MGs) questions about the program, the application process, and their current projects or volunteer work. We will share a short presentation covering our active projects, sites, and how our program is organized. 

If you're still interested in applying for the program, but are not able to attend on Saturday, please still indicate so on the RSVP form, linked HERE. We will share next steps with you to keep you in the loop. 

--RSVP by Tuesday September 22nd, 2026--

Alongside a Master Gardener who has created half a dozen rain gardens on his own property, learn about native plants that can thrive in various environments, and why they’re so important for the health of the Chesapeake bay!

Brighten your home with the spectacular blooms of amaryllis while learning how to enjoy these stunning plants year after year. This informative class will cover everything you need to know about caring for amaryllis, encouraging reliable reblooming, and keeping your bulbs healthy for many seasons of beautiful flowers.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this activity please contact your local University of Maryland Extension Office, Rachel Rhodes (410) 758-0166 or rjrhodes@umd.edu by November 5, 2026.

University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class