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Get free gardening advice! Visit the Derwood Demonstration Garden. Bring your gardening questions to the Ask a Master Gardener Plant Clinic. And learn about other MG sustainable gardening programs.
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Learn what’s in your water—and what you can do about it. Join experts from the University of Maryland School of Public Health experts for an engaging workshop on drinking water quality, including how to test your water and understand your results. Connect with researchers, share your experiences, and enjoy complimentary refreshments. All are welcome!
Plants for sale grown by Carroll County Master Gardeners. Along with some garden market items!
* Reasonable prices & we’ll help transport plants to your car!
* Perennials, Annuals & Herbs
* Heirloom tomato & veggie plants
* Native trees, shrubs, perennials
* Garden Market items
* Bring boxes for your purchases, we may not have enough!
Call 410-651-1350 or email shirsh@umd.edu
for questions or to request special accommodations contact Sarah Hirsh at shirsh@umd.edu
University of Maryland Eastern Shore Extension
University of Maryland Extension
Future Harvest
Million Acre Challenge
Maryland Soil Health Card Demonstration, In-Field Assessments of soil structure, compaction, color, smell and other demos
Lunch included, Nutrient Management CEUs available, Free to register
The delightful hum of lawnmowers is right around the corner. Soon we’ll be tackling outdoor tasks that have been calling our names during the cold winter months. As we transition into warmer days, our 2026 spring “Ask A Master Gardener Plant Clinics” will be traveling around Queen Anne’s County to various events and open houses. This is a great opportunity to have Master Gardeners help with all your gardening questions, from garden pests and plant problems to selecting the perfect native plants and beneficial 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. These events are free and open to the public.
Dates/Topics:
March 28-29, 2026- Enhancing your garden with native plants at A Little Farm and Nursery (100 Davidson Drive, Stevensville, MD 21666). Master Gardeners will be on hand to discuss picking the right native plant for the right place. From 10 am to 2 pm
April 11, 2026 – Vertical Gardening at the Queen Anne’s County Library (200 Library Circle, Stevensville, MD 21666). Master Gardeners will focus on creating vertical gardening that maximizes growing space by training plants to grow upward, making it an efficient and attractive solution for small gardens and urban environments. From 10 am to noon
April 18, 2026-Enhancing your garden with native plants at Lowe’s Bayshore Nursery (703 Love Point Rd, Stevensville, MD 21666). Master Gardeners will be on hand to discuss picking the right native plant for the right place. From 10 am to 2 pm
April 25, 2026- Vegetable Gardening 101 at the UME Office (505 Railroad Ave, Centreville, MD 21617). Master Gardeners will focus on helping you get your vegetable garden started. From 8 am to 11:30 am
May 2, 2026- Planting a Spring Garden at An Eastridge Garden (533 Dulin Clark Rd, Centreville, MD 21617). Master Gardeners will focus on helping you get your spring gardens started. From 10 am to 2 pm
May 9, 2026-Container Gardening at the Queen Anne’s County Library (121 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD 21617). Stop by the library with all your questions about gardening, garden pests, plant problems, and insects as the Master Gardeners kick off the Year of "Container Gardening." Container gardening allows plants to thrive in pots or other vessels, offering flexibility and accessibility for gardeners with limited space or poor soil conditions. From 10 am to noon
May 9, 2026-Container Gardening at Unity Church Hill Nursery (3621 Church Hill RD, Church Hill, MD 21623). Stop by the library with all your questions about gardening, garden pests, plant problems, and insects as the Master Gardeners kick off the Year of "Container Gardening." Container gardening allows plants to thrive in pots or other vessels, offering flexibility and accessibility for gardeners with limited space or poor soil conditions. From 10 am to 2 pm
For further information please call or reasonable accommodations to participate in this event contact the University of Maryland Extension Rachel Rhodes, at (410) 758-0166 or rjrhodes@umd.edu
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.
We hope you can celebrate Earth Day with us at the Department of Environmental Science and Technology as we explore Technology for Environmental Good!
Our event will include two riveting panels including National Geographic's Exploration Technology Lab, innovative building and design companies, soil acoustics technology, environmental restoration projects and more!
Make sure to RSVP Today!
Panelists or Exhibits:
Kasie Coccaro, Senior Director of National Geographic's Exploration Technology Lab
Dan Nadash, Vice President of InventWood
Michael Carmichael, Stormwater Manager at UMD overseeing the Campus Creek restoration
Shue-kei Joanna Mok, Earthbound Expressions exhibit of Art/Soil Science and Acoustics
Matt Parker, Aquaculture Business Specialist with UMD Extension
Mitch Pavao-Zuckerman, Urban Ecologist and Agrivolatics Specialist with UMD Environmental Science & Technology
Hannah Spates, Sustainability Lead at Cooper Carry Architecture and Design
Robert Swam, Environmental Project Manager at Rodgers Consulting
And a few other potential panelists and/or table exhibitors
Join us Wednesday, April 22, from 4:00 - 6:30 pm, likely under a tent in the Animal Sciences Building Courtyard. Our event is open to all, including students, faculty, staff, community and our fantastic alumni. Hope to see you there!
Tentative Schedule:
4:00 pm: Opening, Panel 1
5:00 pm: Panel 2
6:00 pm: Exhibit Tables, Posters, Alumni Award and Dinner
If you need reasonable accommodation or have questions, please contact us by APRIL 31.
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.
The University of Maryland Extension offers a free weekly, expert-backed program series designed specifically for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's, covering critical topics such as communication in dementia care, healthcare in senior years, managing someone else's money, The MIND diet - boosting brain power with food, food poisoning prevention and rest and relief for caregivers.
Multiple date options:
1. Option 1: Six sessions running April 2, 9 & 16 from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
2. Option 2: Six sessions running May 6, 13, 20 10 am - noon
Join us for an informative class with Garrett Dickel, Certified Arborist with Bartlett Tree Experts, on Beech Leaf Disease and learn how this emerging issue is impacting our forests and landscapes. Participants will gain an understanding of how to identify symptoms, learn about current research, and explore management considerations for homeowners and land managers. This timely program is ideal for anyone interested in tree health, forest stewardship, and protecting our local ecosystems.
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 April 3, 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.
Join us for the University of Maryland's annual springtime open house! Bring family and friends to enjoy interactive demonstrations, performances and workshops that celebrate community, discovery and Terp pride.
Herbs will thrive in containers on your patio or balcony. Alongside Master Gardeners, learn how to grow companion herbs for your favorite recipes or try different varieties of a favorite herb in one beautiful container.
