Baltimore County Master Gardeners

Let's Garden!

Baltimore County Master Gardeners teach residents about safe, effective, and sustainable horticultural practices. Our mission is to build healthy gardens, landscapes, and communities.

If you are interested in taking a gardening class, attending a plant clinic, or having a master gardener speak at your organization, explore this web page and click here to get on our mailing list. 

We offer:

  • Gardening Classes (adult and children)
  • Workshops, plant clinics, and lectures
  • Compost demonstration sites
  • Certification of Bay-Wise Landscapes
  • Youth gardening projects
  • Technical help for community gardens
  • Information booths at fairs and festivals
  • Therapeutic horticulture programs

Any questions, please contact:
Alexia Leeser
Agent Associate
UMD Extension Baltimore County
aleeser@umd.edu
410-887-8041

Demonstration Gardens

Allegany Master Gardener

 

The gardens are located at the Center for Maryland Agriculture and Farm Park, 1114 Shawan Road, Cockeysville, Maryland 21030. You can visit from sunup to sundown, and parking/admission is free. 

The garden is divided into different areas,
each with a different educational theme.

  • Bay-Wise Garden
  • Children's Garden
  • Compost Demonstration Area
  • Deer Resistant Garden
  • Grow It Eat It Garden
  • Herb Garden
  • Lawn Alternatives
  • Orchard 
  • Pollinator Garden
  • Shade Garden

Demo Garden Map

Learn More

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    Get on Our Mailing List

    Keep up-to-date with the latest info.

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    Master Gardener Newsletter

    Current and past Master Gardener newsletters.

Speakers' Bureau

Baltimore County Master Gardeners are available to speak on a variety of topics to your garden club, church, business, or or community organization. 

Questions? Please contact
Kim Nelson - BCMGSpeakers@gmail.com

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    MG Speakers - Brochure

    View the brochure

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    MG - 2025 Speaker Topics

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Get Bay-Wise

The Bay-Wise Program teaches residents how to:

  • Fertilize Wisely
  • Water Efficiently 
  • Mow Properly
  • Control Storm water Runoff
  • Mulch Appropriately
  • Recycle Yard Waste
  • Manage Yard Pests with Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
  • Plant Wisely
  • Encourage Wildlife
  • Protect the Waterfront

Bay-Wise Brochure

Print or read this Bay-Wise brochure to learn more about Bay-Wise landscaping and how you can have your property Bay-Wise Certified. 

Any questions about Bay-Wise, please email: bcmgbaywise@gmail.com

Bay-Wise Video

Bay-Wise Certification

Baywise landscape certification sign

Steps for getting Bay-Wise Certified:

PAPER FREE Application:

(1) Fill out online a Bay-Wise Application below based on your property type. 

(2) Implement the gardening practices and suggestions listed in the application.

(3) Email your completed application to: bcmgbaywise@gmail.com

Bay-Wise Maryland for Landscapes

Bay-Wise Maryland for Food Gardens

Bay-Wise Maryland for Small Space Gardens

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PAPER Application:

(1) Download & print out a Bay-Wise Application below based on your property type. 

(2) Implement the gardening practices and suggestions listed in the application.

(3) Email your completed application to: bcmgbaywise@gmail.com

Bay-Wise Maryland for Landscapes

Bay-Wise Maryland for Food Gardens

Bay-Wise Maryland for Small Space Gardens

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After we receive your application, a Bay Wise Master Gardener will call to set up a certification appointment on your property.

More Resources

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    State Master Gardener Program

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    Baltimore County Master Gardener YouTube Channel

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