Dorchester County Annual Report 2019

Master Gardener Program
Program Educators
Emily Zobel, Educator
Program Description
Certified Master Gardeners are county residents who
have been selected and trained by University of
Maryland Extension (UME) to deliver research-based
horticultural information to the public. The mission of
the Master Gardeners is “educate residents about safe,
effective and sustainable horticultural practices that
build healthy gardens, landscapes, and communities.”
Program Highlights/Impacts/Outcomes
Total Master Gardener Volunteers:
11
Master Gardener Volunteer Hours:
Master Gardeners assist county residents
through several approaches including:
Demonstrations
Workshops
Lectures, and
Plant clinics
At
County libraries
Schools
Community gardens
Demonstration gardens
Home Horticulture
26 One-on-One Consults
303
Volunteer Dollar Value:
$7,705
Community Members Served:
598
Educated Residents:
50+
8 Teaching Events Held
Reaching 134 residents