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To promote and preserve the beauty of our community

BAY-WISE CERTIFICATION

8/31/2016

 
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Master Gardener Jim MacNicholl and CVGC member Nancy Percivall at Linthicum Walks
In September 2014, the Crofton Village Garden Club launched its Bay-Wise Certification initiative with the ambitious goal of achieving 100 percent member participation. This effort reflects the club’s strong commitment to promoting sustainable gardening practices that protect and preserve the Chesapeake Bay. The Bay-Wise program, developed by University of Maryland Extension Master Gardeners, encourages residents to make small but impactful changes in their yards to reduce runoff, conserve water, and create healthier landscapes for people, wildlife, and the environment.

To support this initiative, trained Master Gardeners work with homeowners using the Bay-Wise Yardstick—a tool that evaluates current garden and landscape practices in areas such as fertilization, mulching, composting, plant selection, and stormwater management. Gardens that meet the program’s standards are awarded Bay-Wise Certification and can proudly display a sign showing their commitment to environmentally sound practices.

If you’re interested in learning how your garden can contribute to the health of our local waterways and would like to schedule a yard visit, please contact the Bay-Wise Committee at [email protected]. Together, we can make a difference—one yard at a time.
BAY-WISE MARYLAND YARDSTICK

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