Master Gardeners provide direct assistance to home gardeners by hosting Ask A Master Gardener plant clinics from April through September.

Ask Maryland Master Gardeners questions and receive useful tips and practical advice.

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. 

Master Gardeners discuss and demonstrate composting on a drop-in basis. Free bins provided to Howard County residents.

In partnership with the Howard County Master Gardeners.

Master Gardeners and Recycling Coordinators discuss and demonstrate composting on a drop-in basis, teaching about:

4-10 years, 4 and 5 years with adult; 45 min. Registration required.

Learn the basics of composting. Composting reduces pressure on our landfills and recycles organic waste material into helpful soil supplements for gardens, container plants, and lawns.

All ages.  Allow 30 min.

Celebrate Earth Day by exploring stations throughout the Enchanted Garden.  Fun and learning for all ages!  

Ages 6-9. 45 minutes. Ticket required.

6-11 years, parents/caregivers welcome; 45 min. Registration required.

Learn the story of the amazing families living in a garbage dump and how their children became known as the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay. Listen to them in concert, then make your own instruments out of recycled materials.