If you would like to diagnose a plant-related problem... 

bring your plant, a stem with leaves and/or flowers, or insect sample to one of our plant clinics. At the clinic, provide us with information about sun and shade, slopes, and available moisture. This will make it easier for us to provide you with a diagnosis of your gardening problem.

If you have questions about starting or maintaining your garden…

volunteers at our plant clinics can provide you with free information on how to start plants from seeds, or test and prepare your soil, and how to plan your garden, select the best plants and manage pests. We provide advice for environmentally sustainable landscapes that contribute to wildlife habitat and reduce pollution of our waterways.

Montgomery County Master Gardeners are available to volunteer their time and gardening knowledge in support of your local community event.  Please check this page and our Social Media channels for details of our upcoming Community Events.

If you would like to have Master Gardeners support your upcoming event, please email your request to mgmont@umd.edu or leave a message for us at (301) 590-2842 and a Master Gardener will respond to you within 3 business days.

The Urban Gardening initiative has been in partnership with Fresh Farms Market in downtown Silver Spring since 2015. Our Urban Gardening group can help you with gardening at your home or apartment balcony.  We host Demonstration Workshops at the Silver Spring Fresh Farm Market the first Saturday of each month from May through November. The booth is located on Ellsworth Drive in Veterans Plaza - near the Civic Center.

Many of our visitors leave with a free give away item - such as bulbs to plant, a houseplant to care for, herbs or micro-greens to grow, or a hanging pot for a plant.