Meghan Cole
@megmccole.bsky.social
Master Gardener, Watershed Steward, Landscaper and Landscape Designer at C&H Ecoscapes in Howard County, MD
Loving this combination of Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’ and Tradescantia virginiana! Bonus picture of pollinator powerhouse H. Arborescens ‘Haas Halo’ 🌱#hydrangeaarborescens #tradescantiavirginiana #nativeplantsofmaryland #plantcombination #partshadegarden #hocomdgardeners
June 27, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Spigelia marilandica in full bloom 🌱 #USnativeplants #HoCoMDGardeners
June 3, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Spigelia marilandica in full bloom 🌱 #USnativeplants #HoCoMDGardeners
May 20, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Strawberry season 🍓🌱#HoCoMDGardeners
May 19, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Strawberry season 🍓🌱#HoCoMDGardeners
My native Wisteria frutescens ‘Amethyst Falls’ in it’s second year 🌱 #HoCoMDGardeners #nativeplants
May 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM
My native Wisteria frutescens ‘Amethyst Falls’ in it’s second year 🌱 #HoCoMDGardeners #nativeplants
Pomeranian in the garden 🌱 #HoCoMDGardeners
May 6, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Pomeranian in the garden 🌱 #HoCoMDGardeners
The garden is glowing this morning 🌱 #nativeplants #HoCoMDGardeners
April 25, 2025 at 11:17 AM
The garden is glowing this morning 🌱 #nativeplants #HoCoMDGardeners
April 22, 2025 at 1:03 AM
April 4, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Saucer magnolia in bloom 🌸#HoCoMDGardeners
March 30, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Saucer magnolia in bloom 🌸#HoCoMDGardeners
March 21, 2025 at 12:12 PM
My Rhubarb survived its fall repotting!
#HoCoMDGardeners #DogintheGarden #containergarden #rhubarb #Pomeranian
#HoCoMDGardeners #DogintheGarden #containergarden #rhubarb #Pomeranian
March 17, 2025 at 12:28 PM
My Rhubarb survived its fall repotting!
#HoCoMDGardeners #DogintheGarden #containergarden #rhubarb #Pomeranian
#HoCoMDGardeners #DogintheGarden #containergarden #rhubarb #Pomeranian
March/April Master Gardener Presentations
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March 2, 2025 at 1:33 PM
March/April Master Gardener Presentations
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#HoCoMDGardeners
For more details: extension.umd.edu/locations/ho...
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“This is perhaps the most damaging recommendation for historic resources in parks, state public lands, and the long-term survival of Maryland’s rural, agricultural landscape in recent memory.”
#HoCoMDGardeners
preservationmaryland.org/advocacy-ale...
“This is perhaps the most damaging recommendation for historic resources in parks, state public lands, and the long-term survival of Maryland’s rural, agricultural landscape in recent memory.”
#HoCoMDGardeners
preservationmaryland.org/advocacy-ale...
Advocacy Alert: Recommendation Made to Eliminate Land Conservation Funding in Maryland - Preservation Maryland
Today, the Maryland Department of Legislative Services, which provides analysis of the budget and policy issues for the Maryland General Assembly issued its report on the proposed budget for the […]
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March 1, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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“This is perhaps the most damaging recommendation for historic resources in parks, state public lands, and the long-term survival of Maryland’s rural, agricultural landscape in recent memory.”
#HoCoMDGardeners
preservationmaryland.org/advocacy-ale...
“This is perhaps the most damaging recommendation for historic resources in parks, state public lands, and the long-term survival of Maryland’s rural, agricultural landscape in recent memory.”
#HoCoMDGardeners
preservationmaryland.org/advocacy-ale...
Free Weed Warrior class
Saturday, April 26 from 9 AM - 12 PM - Classroom training at Howard Community College
Saturday, May 3 from 9 AM - 12 PM - Field training; location TBD
Email sustainability@columbiaassociation.org to sign up.
#HoCoMDGardeners
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Saturday, April 26 from 9 AM - 12 PM - Classroom training at Howard Community College
Saturday, May 3 from 9 AM - 12 PM - Field training; location TBD
Email sustainability@columbiaassociation.org to sign up.
#HoCoMDGardeners
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Volunteer with CA
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March 1, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Free Weed Warrior class
Saturday, April 26 from 9 AM - 12 PM - Classroom training at Howard Community College
Saturday, May 3 from 9 AM - 12 PM - Field training; location TBD
Email sustainability@columbiaassociation.org to sign up.
#HoCoMDGardeners
columbiaassociation.org/engage/volun...
Saturday, April 26 from 9 AM - 12 PM - Classroom training at Howard Community College
Saturday, May 3 from 9 AM - 12 PM - Field training; location TBD
Email sustainability@columbiaassociation.org to sign up.
#HoCoMDGardeners
columbiaassociation.org/engage/volun...
Howard County Bee City updated its map of registered pollinator habitats this past week! All these homeowners have added native plants and removed invasives.
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(select the Sustainability layer on the HoCo Interactive Map)
#HoCoMDGardeners #nativeplants
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(select the Sustainability layer on the HoCo Interactive Map)
#HoCoMDGardeners #nativeplants
Habitat Registration
Whether you are a farmer of many acres or a gardener with a small lot, you can increase the number of pollinators in your area by making conscience choices to include plants that provide essential...
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March 1, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Howard County Bee City updated its map of registered pollinator habitats this past week! All these homeowners have added native plants and removed invasives.
hocobeecity.weebly.com/habitat-regi...
(select the Sustainability layer on the HoCo Interactive Map)
#HoCoMDGardeners #nativeplants
hocobeecity.weebly.com/habitat-regi...
(select the Sustainability layer on the HoCo Interactive Map)
#HoCoMDGardeners #nativeplants
I’ve been pruning in the cold all week. It’s nice to get outdoors
extension.umd.edu/resource/pru...
#HoCoMDGardeners #wintergardening #pruning #almostspring
extension.umd.edu/resource/pru...
#HoCoMDGardeners #wintergardening #pruning #almostspring
Pruning Tree and Shrub Basics
The basics of pruning trees and shrubs
extension.umd.edu
February 22, 2025 at 12:28 PM
I’ve been pruning in the cold all week. It’s nice to get outdoors
extension.umd.edu/resource/pru...
#HoCoMDGardeners #wintergardening #pruning #almostspring
extension.umd.edu/resource/pru...
#HoCoMDGardeners #wintergardening #pruning #almostspring
Greenscapes Symposium is making me impatient for spring #hocogardeners #virginiabluebells #almostspring #wintercanbeovernow #springephemeral #howardcounty #columbiamd #spring2024
February 14, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Greenscapes Symposium is making me impatient for spring #hocogardeners #virginiabluebells #almostspring #wintercanbeovernow #springephemeral #howardcounty #columbiamd #spring2024
It’s time to think about seed starting: extension.umd.edu/resource/veg...
#howardcountygardeners #howardcountymd #seedstarting #vegetablegarden #hocomdgardeners
#howardcountygardeners #howardcountymd #seedstarting #vegetablegarden #hocomdgardeners
Vegetable Planting Calendar
When to plant vegetables in Maryland and frost-free growing days.
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February 6, 2025 at 6:21 PM
It’s time to think about seed starting: extension.umd.edu/resource/veg...
#howardcountygardeners #howardcountymd #seedstarting #vegetablegarden #hocomdgardeners
#howardcountygardeners #howardcountymd #seedstarting #vegetablegarden #hocomdgardeners
Seed Starting and Planning Your Garden for Climate Change
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#howardcountygardeners #universityofmarylandextension #seedstarting #climatechange #foodgardening #vegetablegardening #howardcountymd #howardcountymastergardeners #hocomdgardeners
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Seed Starting and Planning Your Garden for Climate Change
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February 6, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Seed Starting and Planning Your Garden for Climate Change
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#howardcountygardeners #universityofmarylandextension #seedstarting #climatechange #foodgardening #vegetablegardening #howardcountymd #howardcountymastergardeners #hocomdgardeners
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#howardcountygardeners #universityofmarylandextension #seedstarting #climatechange #foodgardening #vegetablegardening #howardcountymd #howardcountymastergardeners #hocomdgardeners
February howard County Master Gardener talks.
Details can be found by contacting the sponsor or visiting their website in the case of the library #howardcountymd #howardcountymastergardeners #wintergardening #horticulture
Details can be found by contacting the sponsor or visiting their website in the case of the library #howardcountymd #howardcountymastergardeners #wintergardening #horticulture
February 6, 2025 at 1:07 AM
February howard County Master Gardener talks.
Details can be found by contacting the sponsor or visiting their website in the case of the library #howardcountymd #howardcountymastergardeners #wintergardening #horticulture
Details can be found by contacting the sponsor or visiting their website in the case of the library #howardcountymd #howardcountymastergardeners #wintergardening #horticulture
Visited Hallowed Ground in Ellicott City for the first time. They were so helpful and had a wonderful selection #hallowedground #ellicottcitymd #willikeepthesealive #houseplants #aspcanontoxiclist #buylocal
February 5, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Visited Hallowed Ground in Ellicott City for the first time. They were so helpful and had a wonderful selection #hallowedground #ellicottcitymd #willikeepthesealive #houseplants #aspcanontoxiclist #buylocal