Yard & Garden

AGNR faculty and staff are invited to the 2026 State of the College and Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, May 13, at 9:00 am at the Riggs Alumni Center. The AGNR Faculty and Staff Excellence Awards serve to recognize and celebrate the exceptional achievements and contributions of our colleagues across the College in innovative research, impactful teaching, meaningful extension work, service, and leadership. 

Join Dr. Chris Riley and arborists from Bartlett Tree Experts to learn about what to expect in 2026 and answer your tree care questions. 

If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact mboley@umd.edu or call 410-822-1244 by April 1st, 2026.

Join University of Maryland Extension Educator, Rachel Rhodes, to learn about simple plant propagation techniques and common house plants to duplicate.  Participants will have the opportunity to propagate plants and take home cuttings afterwards.

If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Mikaela at mboley@umd.edu by March 4th, 2026.

Participants will learn more about herbs that are vibrant, nutritious, and can grow in compact locations (like a windowsill). Pots, soil media, and herbs will be provided for each audience member to take home.

Container gardening is a great way to grow your own food if you are just starting out, have limited space, or want to maximize your harvest. Participants will learn how –to choose a container, select the right growing mix, plant in the container, choose the right cultivar, and the light, nutrient, and watering requirements of berries.

Join us for the Annual Community Seed Exchange on Saturday, March 07, 2026, from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm at Frostburg City Place. The event will include demonstrations with the Master Gardeners, kids' activities, and more. Free seeds will be available for all attendees (while supplies last). 

This event is being held simultaneously with the Garden Supply Swap hosted by the Frostburg Green Team, the Plant Swap hosted by the Allegany County Public Library in Frostburg, and the Winter Farmer's Market. Other local organizations will share information and garden related activities. 

For questions, please email sllewell@umd.edu or call the office at 301-724-3320. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event or any other, please contact our office at 301-724-3320. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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. Learn about the actions you can take in your yard using the newly updated Bay-Wise Living Landscapes Metric.

The Patterson House and Gardens at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum completed a multi-year renovation in 2025. Join the park horticulturalist for a virtual tour of the 64 varieties of plants brought back to two formal gardens designed by pioneering female landscape architects in the 1930's.

Never buy seeds again! Come learn how to harvest, process, and preserve seeds from your favorite garden vegetables, herbs and flowers to use next year. Hands-on activities included!

Grafting allows gardeners to utilize genetic components of multiple varieties in a single plant. Come learn how to graft fruit plants such as apples, tomatoes, and more, through discussion and hands-on activities.