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Welcome to the new gardening season!
Ask A Master Gardener Plant Clinics will resume for all your gardening related questions. Find a plant clinic or demonstration garden near you.
This month, we bring you dates for spring plant sales, new web resources, and more!
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It's plant sale season! Here is a list of plant sales and swaps coming up around the state:
| | Many of our lawn care and vegetable gardening resources have been revamped and consolidated into these new resources below: | | |
The University of Maryland Extension (UME) seeks applicants for the Assistant Director and Program Leader position for Environmental & Natural Resources (ENR). This is a tenured administrative position as Principal Agent (parallel to professor)/Professor and Assistant Director in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) at the University of Maryland.
Duties include identifying issues, problems, and solutions related to terrestrial, aquatic, and coastal ecosystems and their natural resources. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating educational and outreach programs that address the statewide needs of UME and the public stakeholders and organizations.
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Is my Boxwood Dead?
Q: My questions for you are: 1) Is the boxwood going to die? 2) Anyway to save the leaves and the shrub?
A: The boxwood's current damage is caused by two factors: Boxwood Leafminer (not a moth, but a small orange gnat-like fly whose larva tunnels inside of the leaves) and what appears to be Volutella Blight....
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Do you have a gardening question? Our Certified Professional Horticulturists, faculty, and Master Gardener Volunteers answer questions - year-round!
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Spring Root Vegetables
In this month's episode, we’re talking about how much we love root vegetables, and won't you know it, this is the perfect time of year to plant them. We chat all about our love for juicy beets, spicy radish, and crunchy carrots.
| | | Follow our blog to learn about pollinator conservation, growing native plants and food, and how to solve plant pest and disease problems. | | Stream Restoration: What Should the Future Hold? | | |
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | Hybrid
Zoom or In-Person at the Central Maryland Research and Education Center (Ellicott City, MD)
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Stream restoration projects are reshaping waterways across the country — but are they always the right solution and completed using best practices? This expert panel brings together professionals with deep, diverse experience in stream reconstruction to examine the practice from every angle: the science, the outcomes, the economics, and the community impact.
Panelists will explore:
- What stream restoration actually is (and what is isn't)
- Alternatives and complementary approaches
- Community impacts- positive and unintended
- And more!
| | Plant the Seed: A Gateway to Conservation Landscaping | | |
Thursday, April 23 | 6:30PM Speaker | 7:30PM Reception
Chesapeake Bay Trust Green Headquarters: 108 Severn Ave, Annapolis, MD 21403
| | Join us on April 23rd for an engaging speaker event featuring environmental educator and landscape expert Lisa Kuder. Learn how thoughtfully designed landscapes can protect local waterways, support pollinators, and create beautiful, resilient outdoor spaces. Lisa will share practical tips and inspiring examples that homeowners, communities, and organizations can use to transform traditional yards into landscapes that benefit both people and the environment. Whether you’re new to conservation landscaping or looking to deepen your knowledge, this talk will “plant the seed” for ideas you can put into practice right away. | | | Saturday, April 25 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | College Park, MD | | Join us for the University of Maryland's annual springtime open house! Bring family and friends to enjoy interactive demonstrations, performances and workshops that celebrate community, discovery and Terp pride. Stop by with your plant questions, learn about tree care, beneficial insects, native plants, and low cost gardening techniques! | |
Natives at Noon Webinar Series | | First Wednesday of the Month | 12:00 p.m. | Zoom | | |
Hello! I’m your host, Lisa Kuder, from UMD Extension. Join us on the first Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 as we delve into various topics related to native plants. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned professional, this series provides an opportunity to expand your knowledge and engage with experts in the field. Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists, these sessions are an excellent way to earn Continuing Education Units.
Although the presentations are free of charge, registration is required to attend. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your understanding of native plants while enjoying your lunch. Register to attend one or more of the live only sessions:
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- May 6th—Appalachian Ethnobotany and the Potential for New Horticultural Crops
- June 3rd—Non-native Earthworms and Their Effects on the Soil Ecosystem
- July 1st—From Wasteland to Wonder: Easy Ways We Can Help Heal Earth in the Sub/Urban Landscape
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- Aug 5th—Timing is Everything: The Phenology of Native Plants in a Changing World
- Sept 2nd—Saving Ash for Future Forests
- Oct 7th—Sacred Grounds: Moving from Behavior to Action by Growing Joy
- Nov 4th—Creating Food Forests
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