Thinking of becoming a
Master Gardener?
Spring 2025 applications
must be received by
October 4, 2024
Thinking of becoming a
Read this fact sheet to get more details
and the application.
Who We Are
Our Mission
To educate residents about safe, effective, and sustainable horticultural practices that build healthy gardens, landscapes, and communities. Master Gardeners offer:
- Gardening Classes
- 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 P. Leeser
Master Gardener Coordinator
aleeser@umd.edu
Garden Classes & News
Demonstration Gardens
The gardens are located on the grounds of the Center for Maryland Agriculture and Farm Park located at 1114 Shawan Road, Cockeysville, Maryland 21030.
The garden is broken up into different areas, each with a different educational theme.
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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
Patty Mochel - BCMGSpeakers@gmail.com
Learn More
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
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.
