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3. ORGANIZATIONAL FLOW CHART
This flow chart represents how the UME Master Gardener program fits into the larger University of Maryland system.
The University of Maryland is the state’s flagship land-grant institution. It has 13 different Colleges and Schools. One college is the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) has three parts: Academics, Research, and Extension. Campus faculty in the College of AGNR spend their time teaching college students (Academics) and conducting Research. University of Maryland Extension field faculty (and some campus faculty) serve Maryland through outreach and education programs (Extension).
University of Maryland Extension has over thirty different outreach and educational programs spanning across Maryland.
In order to reach more people in their communities, faculty often teach volunteers, who can then share their new knowledge locally. One volunteer education program where this happens is the UME Master Gardener program. This program is supported by University of Maryland Extension and its mission is to educate Maryland residents about safe, effective, and sustainable horticultural practices.

4. UME Master Gardener volunteers are typically involved in projects focusing on one of six main topic areas. Additional focus areas (e.g., Therapeutic Horticulture) do exist.
Ask a Master Gardener Plant Clinic: Outreach education about plant and pest problems. Residents get their questions answered at plant clinics typically held at libraries and farmers markets.
Grow It Eat It: Teaching and promoting backyard and community food production. This also includes demonstration gardens, Grow It Eat It Preserve It, and produce donations to food banks.
Bay-Wise: Better water and soil quality through smarter gardening.
Pollinators: Education around integrated pest management (IPM), pollinators, and natural enemies.
Composting: Also known as "Urban Nutrient Management" which includes education about backyard/community composting, soil testing and improvement, and fertilizer use.
Native Plants: Education and project work around native plants and invasive plants.

5. Our Vision: Our Mission:
A healthier world through environmental stewardship.
Our Mission:
To support the University of Maryland Extension mission by educating residents about safe, effective & sustainable horticultural practices that build healthy gardens, landscapes, & communities.
Take a minute and let you read our Vision and Mission statements
Our Vision:
A healthier world through environmental stewardship.
Our Mission:
To support the University of Maryland Extension mission by educating residents about safe, effective & sustainable horticultural practices that build healthy gardens, landscapes, & communities.

6. IPM: Integrated Pest Management AKA: “Intelligent Person’s Method” - Bob Alde
Know your backyard environment
Tolerate some damage
Prevent plant problems
“Right Plant in the Right Place in the Right way”
Monitor plants regularly (weekly)
Be sure to flip over leaves
Don’t panic!
Diagnose accurately
50% of plant problems are related to cultural or environmental problems, not disease or pests
Take action if necessary
Least toxic first
Evaluate & continue to monitor
Use of this slide is entirely optional!!!
Text from MG handbook, PG 128 in 2008 edition
Photo from Frances Smithson’s Rose talk- which she re-crafted from Bob’s original rose talk, with his blessing and encouragement.
MG Handbook, P. 128

7. IPM: Integrated Pest Management AKA: “Intelligent Person’s Method” - Bob Alde
Know your backyard environment
Tolerate some damage
Prevent plant problems
“Right Plant in the Right Place in the Right way”
Monitor plants regularly (weekly)
Be sure to flip over leaves
Don’t panic!
Diagnose accurately
50% of plant problems are related to cultural or environmental problems, not disease or pests
Take action if necessary
Least toxic first
Evaluate & continue to monitor
Use of this slide is entirely optional!!!
Text from MG handbook, PG 128 in 2008 edition
MG Handbook, P. 128

8. Master Gardener Speakers Bureau
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Wide range of topics: Vegetables, Fruits & Herbs:, Small Space Gardening; Native Plants & Pollinators; Annuals, Perennials & Botany; Soil & Composting; Landscape Design & Maintenance; Turf Management & IPM; Diagnosing Plant Problems; Garden Critters; Water Conservation & Management; and more.
We do not charge for presentations…but donations are accepted!
Your donation helps support our programs and activities.  If donating by check, please make payable to MC-EAC. Donations may be given to today’s speaker or mail to Linda Waters, Speakers Bureau, Montgomery County Extension, Muncaster Road, Derwood, MD  Please notate the date of your event and the MCMG speaker’s name in the memo section of the check. Thank you!
If you have garden clubs or other venues where you want us to talk, please contact us by or phone.

9. This program was brought to you by the Master Gardener Program of Montgomery County, University of Maryland Extension.