Public Events and Education

The Howard County Master Gardener Program is associated with the University of Maryland Extension. It is our purpose to distribute and disseminate research-based timely information on horticultural practices through discussions and distribution of current University of Maryland Extension publications.

Would you like to have a Master Gardener come to your school or community organization and lecture on gardening? If so, please contact Sherry Calvert at sherry_calvert@msn.com.

Our upcoming public events calendar:

NOVEMBER 2009

Nov 3 Elkridge Library 7.00pm DECORATING WITH LIVE MATERIALS demo by Master Gardener Pat Ferensic. Lots of ideas for decorating your home with nature's bounty, both inside and out. Elkridge Library 6540 Washington Blvd, Elkridge 21075. 410 313 5077 Reservation recommended.

Nov 3 Hawthorne Center Hickory Ridge 7.30pm DECK THE HALLS demo by Master Gardener Pat Greenwald. Using materials found on the forest floor, in the supermarket and in the winter garden you can create decorations to instill the warmth of the holiday season into your home. Hawthorne Center 6175 Sunny Spring 21044. 410 730 7327 Reservation recommended.

Nov 4 Miller Library 7.00pm HISTORY OF GARDENING by Master Gardener Pat Greenwald Take a look at how the garden has evolved from the Italian Renaissance parterre to today's suburban backyard, noting the garden elements and plants we might use to give an ageless appeal to our outdoor environments. Miller Library 9421 Frederick Road Ellicott City 21042. 410 313 1950 Reservation recommended.

Nov 5 Kahler Hall Harper's Choice 7.00pm DECK THE HALLS demo by Master Gardener Pat Greenwald. Using materials found on the forest floor, in the supermarket and in the winter garden you can create decorations to instill the warmth of the holiday season into your home. Kahler Hall 5440 Old Tucker Row 21044. 410 730 0770 Reservation recommended.

Nov 6 Savage Library 2.00pm FUN WITH PUMPKINS AND GOURDS demo by Master Gardener Pat Ferensic. Learn about growing pumpkins and enjoy a demonstration on various ways to decorate with them and keep them fresh. Savage Library 9525 Durness Lane, Laurel 20723 410 880 5975 Reservation recommended.

MASTER GARDENERS' COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Please call as listed to make your reservation.

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Last updated: 10/19/2009