Program Overview

Master Gardener Program

The University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener Program is designed to train volunteer horticultural educators to support the University of Maryland Extension mission by educating residents about safe, effective, and sustainable horticultural practices that build healthy gardens, landscapes, and communities.

Program Overview

The Master Gardener Program is organized by Maryland counties and Baltimore City. The program aims to educate residents about safe, effective, and sustainable horticultural practices.

Become a Master Gardener

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

Request Volunteer Support or Speakers

Master Gardeners provide a variety of education through one-time speaking occasions, special events, and school programs.

Become Bay-Wise Certified

This is a water quality protection program that is open to all who live in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, whether you have a traditional yard or an apartment balcony.

Master Gardener Plant Clinics and Demonstration Gardens

This interactive map will help you find plant clinics and demonstration gardens near you.

University of Maryland Extension Learning Garden

The University of Maryland Extension Learning Garden provides education and produce to local food banks.

Composting and Native Gardens at Quiet Waters Park

Composting and Native Gardens at Quiet Waters Park offer educational programs and demonstrations.

Year of Herbs

This year in the Master Gardener Grow It Eat It program, we are celebrating herbs. Visit our "Year of..." webpage for resources and graphics.

Learn More About Gardening

• Ask Extension: Get answers from our team of Maryland Certified Professional Horticulturists, Extension Faculty, and Master Gardeners.
• Maryland Grows Blog: Learn timely tips to manage your lawn, ornamental plants, and food gardens, with advice from University of Maryland experts and certified horticulturists.
• Home and Garden Information Center: The Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC) develops and delivers science-based, sustainable gardening and integrated pest management education for better human and environmental health.

Program Support

The Master Gardener Program is supported by the USDA-NIFA through Northeast Region EIPM Grants.

Program Details

• The program is designed to train volunteer horticultural educators.
• The program is organized by Maryland counties and Baltimore City.
• The program aims to educate residents about safe, effective, and sustainable horticultural practices.
• Master Gardeners are volunteers who combine their love of plants, people, and the environment to help Maryland residents grow healthy gardens.
• The program offers various educational programs and demonstrations, including plant clinics and demonstration gardens.
• The program is supported by the USDA-NIFA through Northeast Region EIPM Grants.