Continuing Education Event Listing

 Last updated August 27, 2025

MCMG Coordinator Steve Dubik has approved all talks below for Continuing Education credit.

September 3, noon-1 pm. Ask A Master Gardener Plant Clinic Updates. Join us for monthly updates from UME experts on the questions or hot topics you might encounter at your upcoming Ask A Master Gardener Plant Clinics. FREE. Register

September 16, 1-2:30 pm. Brookside Gardens Behind the Scenes Greenhouse Tour. Participants will take a closer look at the state-of-the-art technology that enables staff to grow a variety of beautiful plants year-round in the O’Rourke Greenhouse, which consists of four growing areas totaling 10,000 square feet under glass. You will also get a sneak peek at the fall chrysanthemums being grown for displays. $12 (FOBG $10). Register

September 17, 8:30am-5 pm. Urban Tree Summit. Montgomery Parks and Casey Trees present the 13th annual Urban Tree Summit. Presentations will focus on the health and welfare of trees in our increasingly developed landscapes. Learn from some of the country’s leading experts about innovative efforts to plant, protect, and preserve trees in urban and suburban settings. Silver Spring Civic Center. $99. Register

September 18, 11 am-noon. Interactive Agave Q&A with Chibueze. Chibueze Ariguzo, USBG Horticulturalist and Supervisor of Exhibits, explains why this remarkable plant is popping up everywhere—from trendy tequila bottles to your neighbor’s garden. Discussion includes its unique characteristics and growing habits. Send over your questions (link will be provided) and join us as we dive into the rich story behind agave. The question portal will close Friday, August 30. Online. FREE. Register

September 18, 7-8:30 pm. Native Plant Solutions: Perennials to Fill the Gaps. Presenter Shannon Currey, Education and Outreach representative from Izel Native Plants, explains how uncovered ground invites unwanted growth like weeds, especially in new or disturbed plantings. This session focuses on dynamic fillers—desirable plants that close gaps, add seasonal color, and reduce weeding and mulching. Learn how to use these resilient native species to create beautiful, low maintenance landscapes that stay vibrant throughout the seasons. Online. $15.00 (FOBG 12.00). Register

September 18, 7-9 pm. Natural History of Galls. Have you ever looked at a leaf, stem, or twig and noticed an oddly-textured growth on it? These plant growths are called “galls” – and they’re no accident. Naturalist Edwin Way Teale called galls “edible homes,” and that’s not a bad two-word definition for these hijacked bits of plant tissue. Discover the fascinating, often complex, and occasionally bizarre world of galls, gall-makers, and their associates. Online. $28 (Member $20). Register

September 23, 10:30 am-12:30 pm. Living Field Lab: Sustainable Gardening Strategies. Visit a beautiful home garden created by a Brookside Gardens horticulturist which demonstrates how to transform a conventional landscape into a naturalistic and ecofriendly one. Discover practical strategies for planning in stages and designing garden beds, along with native plant choices for a variety of growing conditions. Plant lists provided. Burtonsville, MD–address sent after registration. $25 (FOBG $22). Register

September 30, 7-9:00 pm. How Can I Help? Saving Nature with Your Yard. Don’t miss this opportunity to see Doug Tallamy, a national leader of the native plant movement, speak in person. He’ll discuss his new book on ecological landscaping and share insights on biodiversity, native plants, conservation, and how we can help restore ecosystems at home. Brookside Gardens Visitor Center. $25 (FOBG: $22). Register.