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Last updated March 26, 2026
MCMG Coordinator Steve Dubik has approved all talks below for Continuing Education credit.
On demand. Tomato Growing Basics: A Guide to Successful Harvests. In this online and self-paced online course from Penn State Extension, you will learn how to grow healthy, productive tomato plants from seed to harvest. Experts show how to plan your garden; prepare soil; start seeds; choose transplants; plant, mulch, water, prune, and harvest tomatoes; and manage common pests. Online. $29.95. Register
April 1, noon-1 pm. Natives at Noon Lunch & Learn Webinar Series (first Wednesdays): Of Moths and Moonlight: Gardens After Dark. Paula Becker, an ecologist with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Natural Heritage Program, will share her expertise on pollinators of the night. It is estimated that one third of all plant families rely on nighttime pollination, including up to 50% of our food crops. We'll look at nocturnal pollinators’ approaches to survival, how they deal with natural and man-made threats, and how our plant choices can help them out. Virtual. Free. Register.
April 1, 7-8:30 pm. Cultivating Ecology: A Practical Guide to Sustainable Garden Design.
Drew Asbury, Horticulturist with Brookside Gardens, will present ways to transform your yard into a thriving, sustainable landscape. Drawing from the presenter’s own garden, this talk explores phased planning, habitat-rich garden bed design, and how to choose native plants suited to your conditions. Learn actionable strategies that increase ecological value, support wildlife, and help you move confidently toward eco-friendly gardening practices. Virtual. $15.00. Register
April 7, 10, 14, and 17, noon-1:30 pm. Getting Started with Native Plants. This 4-part webinar series with University of Maryland Extension (UME) specialists is aimed at new native gardeners to learn how to start, maintain, and grow a native garden. Virtual. $10 each. Register separately for each session you would like to attend using the April 7 link, which will reveal registration links for all of the dates.
April 7: Designing with Native Plants
April 10: Choosing the Right Native Plants
April 14: Building a Thriving Habitat
April 17: Maintaining and Multiplying Your Landscape
April 8 to October 14 (second Wednesdays), noon-1pm. UME Ask a Master Gardener Plant Clinic Updates 2026. Join UME experts to prepare for your volunteer service at Ask a Master Gardener plant clinics. These feature brief updates from an expert panel and one special guest speaker each month. Virtual. Free. Register
April 9, 8:30 am-4:15 pm; April 10, 8:30 am-5:30 pm. Gardening School Course #2. Gardening School Course 2 is the second of 4 courses in the National Garden Club Gardening School curriculum covering Lawn Alternatives and Growing Grass, Irrigation and Water, Plant Diseases and Garden Pests combined with the tour of the Derwood Demo Garden, Growing Fruit, Growing for Wildlife, and Growing Vegetables. This is a two-day, 10-hour event with an open book exam. Agricultural History Farm Park Extension Building, Derwood, MD. $120 members/$150 non-members. Register
April 20, 6:30-8:30 pm. Gardening for Wildlife: People Benefit When Nature Thrives. Penn State Extension Master Gardeners will help you learn how to create backyard wildlife habitat using native plants, and discover how ecosystems support pollinators and healthy, resilient landscapes. Virtual. $10. Register
April 23, 6:30-7:30 pm. Plant The Seed: A Gateway to Conservation Landscaping. Join UME Native Plans and Landscapes Specialist Lisa Kuder, lead author of Maryland Native Plant Guide: Piedmont Region, to learn how thoughtfully designed landscapes can protect local waterways, support pollinators, and create beautiful, resilient outdoor spaces. Lisa will share practical tips, inspiring examples, and science-based strategies that homeowners, communities, and organizations can use to transform traditional yards into landscapes that benefit both people and the environment. At Chesapeake Bay Trust Green Headquarters, Annapolis, MD. Free. Register
April 27, 10 am-noon. A Field Exploration of Maryland Mosses. Discover the beauty and ecology of moss on this guided UME Master Gardener Program hike at Irvine Nature Center. We’ll explore the wooded trails, learn about moss identification, and discuss how these small plants contribute to the health of forests and gardens. Please be prepared for the weather and to hike outdoors in uneven terrain. Irvine Nature Center, Owings Mills, MD. $16.74. Register
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