About Us

About Us

Master Gardeners are trained volunteers of the University of Maryland Extension, who are dedicated to helping the citizens of Montgomery County, Maryland.

Our Mission: Montgomery County Master Gardeners (MCMG) are dedicated to educating residents about safe, effective and sustainable horticultural practices that build healthy gardens, landscapes, and communities.

We are trained volunteers of the University of Maryland Extension Environment & Natural Resources (ENR) program. The ENR program is designed to strengthen and improve individual’s knowledge, skills and aspirations to make changes in their lives and the lives of others that positively affect the economy, the environment and the associated natural resources for current and future generations.

Program Assurance Statement: University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class. 

Accommodation Statement: If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity, please email Steve Dubik (sdubik@umd.edu) at least 7 days prior to the event.

Montgomery County Master Gardeners offer free advice to residents on a very wide range of garden questions. For example, we can help novice vegetable growers, residents from another state on our different soil and climate, advise on sorting out heirloom plants and invasive weeds in an inherited old garden, and compare notes with computer-literate and experienced gardeners. Whatever your gardening problem is, Master Gardeners are here to assist you at no cost.

You can bring a sample of your plant or insect for identification or diagnosis to one of our In-person Plant Clinics, Community Events, or Urban Gardening events and one of our Master Gardeners would be happy to help. 

We also host Hands On Education programs throughout the County, support the Baywise program in our County, host Major Education Events, and can provide your club, school, or other organization with a Master Gardener presented from our Speakers Bureau.  

Additional information about our organization can be found in our tri-fold brochure featuring select Montgomery County Master Gardener programs, For the best printing results, don't forget to configure your printer to:

• Print “Actual” size (not “Fit”)

• Print on both sides of paper

• Flip on short edge

Our Contribution to Montgomery County, MD:

In 2023, amongst many other community-centered activities, Montgomery County Master Gardeners have grown or gleaned 1,448 pounds of food for the Manna Food Center, supporting local food pantries or community kitchens. Over 9 tons of food have been donated to Manna over the past 10 years by our organization.  

Other information

The photos included on this website were taken by Montgomery County Master Gardeners and/or are found on our Facebook page, unless otherwise noted.

If you have a question regarding this website or to report a broken link, please email the MCMG Webmasters.