An exciting new program will break ground this spring at the Howard County Conservancy. A community garden will provide the opportunity for residents to plant their own gardens. There are 63 plots available for rent for $40, each plot is 20’ x 25’.

The gardens will include a pollinator garden to attract beneficial insects and wildlife. Deer fencing, water and compost bins will be provided. Gardens will be pesticide free and Bay Wise gardening techniques will be encouraged. Workshops and lectures of interest to gardeners will also be provided.

The Howard County Master Gardeners will help design a children’s vegetable garden and will assist with the pollinator plantings that will buffer the garden. They will also continue their monthly composting demonstrations at the Conservancy.

The community garden program aligns with the Conservancy’s mission to preserve the agricultural resources of the county. Community gardens empower individuals, knit together a stronger community, beautify local areas, and produce clean and nutritious food. The gardens will provide another opportunity for the local community to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the Conservancy and meet the demand for garden sites in our county.

Residents can sign-up to participate in the community garden by contacting the Garden Manager, Rexanne Goss at garden@hcconservancy.org or by calling the Conservancy at (410) 465-8877.

For a garden agreement, click here

The Howard County Conservancy would like to acknowledge the following organizations for their financial support of the Community Garden Project:

The Milby Company, Burnet Chalmers
Howard County General Hospital
Recycled Green Industries