Master Gardener class offered in Carroll County
The 1999 Carroll County Master Gardener volunteer training runs Monday September 27 to Friday October 1 at the Carroll County Extension office in Westminster. Only five seats remain and applications are due by late August. The $125 fee covers training materials and a Master Gardener manual.
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Carroll County
Rapee Rap
Shelley
Westminster
Lisa Spence
Meadow class on growing a perennial meadow offered
The Carroll County Extension hosts an evening class on How to Grow a Perennial Meadow from 6 to 9 p.m on Wednesday September 15 at the Extension office. The session costs 15 per person or 22 per couple with company discounts. Registration closes September 3 or when full. Lisa Spence handles inquiries at (410) 386-2760.
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Carroll County Cooperative Extension
Larry Weaner
Larry Weaner Landscape Design of Erdenheim
Lisa Spence
Lawn care during drought guidance from The Winter Garden
Several drought affected areas share lawn care tips. Recommendations include staying off lawns, limited watering with deep, infrequent applications, letting grass go dormant, mowing at higher heights, weed control with trimming, and using sharp blades. Watering should be slow and deep, and mulch via grass clippings or mulch materials is advised.
Storm damaged trees demand cautious cleanup and pro help
After tornadoes and high winds many property owners face dangerous storm cleanup. Hire a professional arborist with insurance, avoid downed lines, and inspect trees from a distance. Call utility and 911 if injuries occur. Contact the National Arborist Association for local pros at (800) 733 2622.
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National Arborist Association
Ten tree planting myths and truths explained
A compact guide debunks common arborist myths. It covers pruning, planting depth, staking, mulch depth, growth timing, ants and decay, wound healing, topping, wound paint, and pruning cuts with practical tips and a helpline number for more information.
Garden Calendar for August by Maryland Master Gardeners
A compact schedule of Master Gardeners plant clinics and related events across Howard and Frederick counties plus Beltsville and Wheaton. Highlights include library clinics at Columbia Savage Miller Ellicott City Fort Derick markets and a Field Day at Beltsville Agricultural Research Center August 11.
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Howard County Central Library
Columbia
Frederick County
Baughman Lane
Farmers’ Market
Howard Corn Central Library
Savage Librar
Miller Branch
Ellicott City
Fort Derick Farmers' Market
Liam
Beltsville Agricultural Research Center
Baughman’s Lane
Savage Library
National Capital Daylily Club
Daylily
Brookside Gardens
Glenallan Ave
Wheaton
Fort Derick
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