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Becoming a Howard County Master Gardener
University of Maryland Master Gardener Program
How Do I Become a Howard County Master Gardener?
You become a Master Gardener by successfully completing the Master Gardener basic training program and then volunteering your time.
What Does a Master Gardener Do?
Some of the ways Master Gardeners help the Maryland Cooperative Extension solve gardening problems and teach environmentally sound practices are by
- working in information booths at community events and fairs,
- maintaining demonstration gardens,
- answering garden questions at plant clinics,
- teaching horticulture to beginning gardeners and youth, and
- using special talents, such as writing and photography, to benefit the program.
How Are Master Gardeners Trained?
The Howard County Master Gardener training program is conducted annually by Maryland Cooperative Extension specialists, agents, and other horticulture professionals. Through the training program, participants are taught many different horticultural subjects by experts in the field.
Howard County's current training program is from January 27 through March 31, 2010; Monday and Wednesday mornings, 9-Noon.
Application packets available by contacting Administrative Assistant at ckulp@umd.edu.
What Are The Master Gardener Training Topics?
Master Gardeners are trained in the following topics:
- Botany
- Composting
- Diagnosing plant problems
- Entomology
- Flower gardening
- Lawn care
- Organic gardening
- Pesticide use and safety
- Soils and fertilizers
- Tree and shrub care
- Vegetable gardening
Other subjects of interest may be included.
What Does Master Gardener Training Cost?
A fee is charged to cover the cost of the supplies and the literature used in training, which are then the Master Gardener's to keep. The Howard County Master Gardener Coordinator will inform you of these costs.
How Do I Enroll in the Program?
To enroll in the program, please contact:
Howard County Extension
3300 North Ridge Rd
Suite 240
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-1913
M.G. Coordinator:Georgia Eacker
E-mail: geacker@umd.edu
For more information, contact WebMaster
Last updated: 11/20/2009