Gardening Consultants Council

Council Chair Linda Harris Assistant Chair Nicki Schwab Secretary Trish Reynolds Treasurer Anna O'Kelly Credentials Chair Linda Harris Gardening School Chair Linda Harris
Membership: To be eligible for Council membership, one must be a member of a club Federated with National Garden Clubs, Inc. (NGC) and must have received an Accredited Gardening Consultants’ certificate or must have passed two of the four courses. To retain membership, a Consultant must remain in good standing with NGC and pay annual dues of $10.00 to the FGCMD Council. The Council stimulates interest in horticulture, encourages the growing of plant material to its peak perfection and keeps members and the public informed of advanced gardening techniques. Regular meetings shall be held twice a year. Schools: For members interested in gardening and horticulture. Topics include basic botany, soils, growing annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs, fruits and vegetables. Information on lawns, pests, plant diseases, plant classification, pruning and related subjects. Certification for a Gardening Consultant is earned by attending four courses in a seven-year period. Members are welcome to attend the courses without the objective of becoming a Gardening Consultant and schools are open to everyone whether or not they are garden club members.
AWARDS DUE: November 1 (note this is a different date from the FGCMD Award applications). Click for award applications Container Gardens and/or Edible Gardens

Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland, Inc.

MAE SCOTT TUITION GRANT

The Mae Scott Tuition Reimbursement, established 11/11/2025, to cover only student registration costs, may be awarded to FGCMD member who completes and passes all four courses in one of the NGC accredited schools within a 4-year time period from the year of initial application. MAE SCOTT TUITION GRANT APPLICATION
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