Anne Arundel County Master Gardeners, University of Maryland Extension

09/09/2026

Next Tuesday at 7pm ET: Maryland has over 400 bee species. Some are common, but others are rare or specialists and may need help from people to flourish. At our next free evening webinar, join wildlife biologist Sam Droege to discover success stories of bringing these rare bees back with the right plants—and a few ways you can help specialist bees in your backyard. Sign up online to join live or watch the recording afterward: https://s.si.edu/4zR0Cgt

09/09/2026

Here is some good information about how to deal with invasive species.

Learn how invasive pests threaten America’s plants and how you can help stop their spread. Get tips from APHIS to protect farms, forests, and communities.

09/08/2026

You may already have seen these webs but they are no real cause for alarm.
“There are 75 species of predators and parasites that normally keep this pest below damaging levels.”

Fall webworms spin silken nests surrounding tree branches on many shade trees in late summer. These are not the same as bagworms or Eastern tent caterpillars, both of which are a different species.

09/07/2026

From our friends at AACPL.

Meet us by the Crofton Library Garden to celebrate the hard work of the FarmUnity volunteers this season. Try a sample of vegetables from the garden with a delicious potluck provided by the volunteers.

09/06/2026

From our friends at AACO Recreation & Parks. "Attend a dog friendly hike with a ranger at Lake Waterford Park."

09/05/2026

Got gardening questions? Ask A Master Gardener plant clinics are a great resource.

The Anne Arundel County Master Gardeners conduct plant clinics at various locations throughout the county and are available to help the public with their gardening questions.

09/04/2026

Friend or foe? What do you think?

09/03/2026

September is full of opportunities to connect with your Anne Arundel County Master Gardeners!

Whether you're looking to learn about composting, get answers to your gardening questions, or create a more sustainable landscape, we're here to help.

Composting Demonstration
📍 Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis
🗓️ Saturday, September 19th
⏰ 10:00 a.m.

Ask a Master Gardener Clinics

Anne Arundel Farmers Market (Annapolis): Saturdays, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Crofton Public Library: Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Severna Park Farmers Market: Saturdays, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Bay-Wise Program

Interested in creating a healthier, more sustainable landscape? Schedule a free Bay-Wise site visit and learn how your property can help protect our local waterways.

Request your visit at go.umd.edu/aaume-baywise.

We look forward to seeing you this month!

09/03/2026

Is AI always a bad thing? Probably not.

What if farmers could diagnose crop diseases early with just a cellphone?