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Do you have a love for gardening and a heart for community service? Now’s your chance to turn your passion into purpose! Applications are now open for the UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County’s Class of 2026.UC Master Gardeners volunteer their time and expertise to help local residents with all…
Do you have a love for gardening and a heart for community service? Now’s your chance to turn your passion into purpose! Applications are now open for the UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County’s Class of 2026.UC Master Gardeners volunteer their time and expertise to help local residents with all…
Not all bugs are created equal. The difference between those that are beneficial and those that aren’t is whether they savor your plants and crops or if they have an appetite for other insects. Beneficials fall in the latter category and have the specific role of supporting the balance of nature. The UC…
Discover the beauty, ease and simple steps for successful gardening with bulbs. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will show you the differences between true bulbs, corms, tubers/tuberous roots and rhizomes. Find out how to plant them, including soil preparation and depth – and which ones become…
You can’t do it all in one day, or even one month – it takes at least a year to accomplish all the gardening activities. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will tell you how to do it, month by month. Learn when to plant which veggie, keeping fruit trees productive, pruning, mulching, starting…
Blog by Michelle KrespiBefore moving to Solano County, I had never heard of, or laid eyes on a Crape Myrtle, but as I drove by many in my neighborhood, I was struck by their variety and vibrancy of colors. I loved them immediately and wanted one of my very own. Imagine my surprise when I realized…
An English Garden in sunny Southern California? Oh, no! Let’s go native and get the same effect. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will show you how to have a garden featuring California Native plants that will rival any other location in color, variety and beauty. All this while reducing water…
Wednesdays With a Master Gardener Series Is it a bug? A furry critter? Fungus or disease? Every garden faces problems from time to time. Learn to sharpen your powers of observation, gather evidence, and narrow down the suspect pool to find out what’s bugging your plants. You'll…
We are not accepting any UC Master Gardener applications at this time. While we are not currently accepting any applications for our UC Master Gardener Program, applications will open on July 1st, 2026. Please fill out our Interest Form if you want to be a part of the next cohort of the UC Master…
About UsThe University of California Master Gardener Program, first established in the 1980s, is designed to educate and empower volunteers to extend research-based knowledge to California residents. This comprehensive training course provides a science-based foundation in home horticulture, pest management,…
