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UC Master Gardeners of Merced County offer workshops and talks to the public throughout the year on a variety of topics. If you would like a Master Gardener to give a talk to your group or if you would like to suggest a workshop topic: phone: 209 385-7403 Email: anrmgmerced@ucanr.

Something in your garden or home bugging you? Do your roses have strange spots? Is something eating your tomatoes? The Merced Master Gardeners are here to help! Contact our Helpline to get answers to your garden challenges and pest problems. Send an email to anrmgmerced@ucanr.edu.

The application process for the UC Master Gardeners of Merced County's 2026 Training Class is now open. Any Merced County adult resident with an interest in horticulture (plants, lawns, trees, vegetables and more) and public service are encouraged to apply for the Master Gardener Program.

Donate to the UC Master Gardener Program in Merced County, which provides information to the public on home gardening, pest management, and sustainable landscaping practices to Merced county residents through: Monthly free workshops to the community, Free individual advice through our Help Line, Information…

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Send us an email anrmgmerced@ucanr.edu Visit our information booth at the Merced Farmer's Market on the first and third of most Saturdays from 8-11am (March- October). Attend one of our monthly community workshops. Click here to view the event calendar. Subscribe to our public newsletter.

Are you looking for a Speaker for your next community group meeting? The Master Gardeners of Merced County Speakers Bureau is a collection of expert speakers who offer workshops and talks about a variety of topics to Merced County service organizations, garden clubs or government entities.

Would you like to research a pest or gardening issue? Find answers here using these helpful resources.

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Giuliano Carneiro Galdi - Agronomy and Weed Management advisor My name is Giuliano Galdi and I am the new Agronomy and Weed Management advisor located in Merced County. I received my B.S. in Agricultural Engineering at the University of Sao Paulo and my M.S.