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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.

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.

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.

Plant Swap - bring some - take some!  
Please bring plants in labeled containers.  Plants should be free of pests and disease and have a good root system.  Please DO NOT bring invasive plants.

Did you know that by combining various plant species you can avoid pests, encourage growth, and/or even enhance your soil?  Did you know there are some plant species that should never be planted near each other?  This class will help you understand the do's and don'ts of Companion Planting!

Discover how these plants bring kinetic movement, habitat, and food for our wildlife.  Join us to learn how these beautiful, resilient plants can be used in your own landscape.  

Attended our upcoming St. Mary's County Master Gardener Training Information Session!
During this session we will cover:
• Being a Master Gardener
• MG Training Experience
• Planned 2026 Syllbus, starting in mid August
• How to Apply
• Any questions about the program
Pick one of two information sessions being offered digitally on Zoom :
Thursday, May 7, 2026 or Thursday, May 14, 2026 both from 6:00 - 7:00 PM

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This session explains the fundamentals of community solar; what it is, who it serves, and how subscription structures allocate benefits and costs. We’ll discuss enabling policies and program features, compare community solar scale to other sectors, and outline practical steps and resources to evaluate offerings and join a program. Hosted by Drew Schiavone, Energy Specialist with University of Maryland Extension.

This webinar explores the financial side of solar PV, including system cost components and soft costs, incentive structures, net metering and interconnection considerations, and approaches to estimating cash flow and simple payback. We’ll compare ownership and leasing models and outline how to assemble a straightforward economic case for homes, farms, and small businesses. Hosted by Drew Schiavone, Energy Specialist with University of Maryland Extension.