Come see the latest varieties we have to showcase. Fresh strawberries will be served at the conclusion of the tour.
Cecil County Master Gardeners will teach the basics and benefits of vermiculture from setup to harvest, that can help even the smallest spaces yield big results.
Being able to accurately determine costs and returns in business allows you to plan to maximize potential profit and determine expenses, cash flow, and other important aspects of management. In a business with as many risks as aquaculture, this is a wise choice to begin your business planning. This online tool will allow you to do “what if” scenarios when planning your business. As you gain more accurate figures from the operation of your business it will be a valuable tool to track and make better projections for fine-tuning it.
Attend this workshop to get hands-on training with the tool and interpretation of the results. Time will be provided for attendees to use the tool and ask questions.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Matt Parker (mparke11@umd.edu or 301-226-7436) before March 26, 2024.
register on Zoom. For questions and accommodations contact Haley Sater at 667 253-3909 or email hsater@umd.edu
Feb 27 - Starting seeds inside
It's time to start seeding your transplants and we'll have our seed starting experts discuss how to do it
March 12 - Cool weather crops
This class will focus on spring and fall leafy greens and cole crops
March 26 - Cover crops and composting
We'll discuss beneficial gardening practices that can increase your soil health and fertility
April 9 - Intro to Gardening
This class will focus on the basics of gardening to kick off the season
April 23 - Cane Berries
We'll talk about blackberries, blueberries, raspberries and which cane berries make sense for you
May 7 - Everything Tomatoes
Everyone loves tomatoes, but there are so many types and varieties how do you choose? We'll also talk about best management practices, insect and disease.
No RSVP required- open and free to the public.
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.
Join Master Gardener Volunteer, Janet Mackey, to learn about these ephemeral flowers and their fascinating roles in the ecosystem.
Located at the Talbot County Free Library, 100 W Dover St., Easton, MD (in person only)
Wednesday, April 17th from 10:30AM-11:30AM
If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the Talbot County Extension Office by April 3rd at 410-822-1244
Register by emailing Sarah Hirsh at shirsh@umd.edu or call Somerset County Extension Office at 410-651-1350
This is an outdoor event.
Learn about giant miscanthus as a perennial alternative crop in Maryland.
This event is for professionals in the turf, nursery, and landscape industries. Pesticide and turf nutrient management credits will be available. Topics include controlling troublesome weeds, insect updates, pesticide safety, ornamental and turf disease reviews, equipment calibration, spill control, and updates from the Maryland Department of Agriculture.
Beat the winter blues by working with spring greens! Join the Talbot Master Gardener Volunteers for our winter workshops on seed starting and herbs for container gardening.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, contact University of Maryland Extension - Kent County at 410-778-1661
This is a free half-day seminar from 8 am to 2 pm. The agenda for the day includes presentations covering key topics such as the direction and future of organic production, insights into organic grain markets, and navigating certification, regulations, and requirements. Additionally, there will be a farmer roundtable discussion featuring panelists representing various aspects of organic farming, including grain, vegetable, animal, and research. Light breakfast refreshments and lunch will be served.
Stop by the Kent County Public Library in Chestertown on the first and third Saturday of every month from January to March from 10 am to noon with all your questions about gardening, garden pests, plant problems, and insects. Master Gardeners will be on hand to give tips and tricks to make your home garden flourish, help troubleshoot tricky growing situations, and offer encouragement on creating the perfect garden for your space.
February 3,2024- Winter Birding with Special Guest Birder Dave Burgevin from Black Water and Eastern Neck Wildlife National Refuge
February 17, 2024- The Spotted Lantern Fly Is Here. Updates For The Summer
March 2, 2024 – Seed Swap & Garden Day
March 16, 2024- How Healthy Is Your Soil?
For further information please call or reasonable accommodations to participate in this event email the University of Maryland Extension Queen Anne’s County, Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture and Master Gardener Coordinator, Rachel J. Rhodes, at 410-758-0166 or rjrhodes@umd.edu or see us on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/QueenAnnesCountyMasterGardeners
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.
