UC Master Gardeners of San Luis Obispo County
Welcome
The UC Master Gardener Program of San Luis Obispo County is part of University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. We share research-based gardening and pest management information with the public.
Our trained UC Master Gardener volunteers help home gardeners make practical, informed decisions about plant care, pest problems, soil, irrigation, and sustainable gardening practices.
You can connect with us by attending a workshop, visiting our demonstration garden, stopping by a farmers market booth, or contacting our helpline with a gardening question.
Have a Gardening Question?
Visit our contact page for helpline hours, email options, and office locations.
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Program Updates
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Upcoming Events
Click an event title below for details, location, and registration information. Most workshops and classes require registration.
Victory Garden Workshop Series in Oceano:
- September - October 2026: Victory Garden Workshop Series (Oceano)
- September 13, 2025, 1:30 PM–4:30 PM: Garden location, soil health, and seasonal crop planning
- September 20, 2025, 1:30 PM–4:30 PM: Water-wise irrigation, fruit trees, and garden safety
- September 27, 2025, 1:30 PM–4:30 PM: Pest management, pollinators, and seed starting
- October 4, 2025, 1:30 PM–4:30 PM: Composting, small-space gardening, raised beds, and program graduation
Victory Garden Workshop Series in Paso Robles:
- October 3 - October 24, 2026: Victory Garden Workshop Series (Paso Robles)
- October 3, 1:00 PM–4:30 PM: Soil preparation, site & plant selection, seed starting.
- October 10, 1:00 PM–4:30 PM: Food safety in the garden, water-wise gardening, fruit trees.
- October 17, 1:00 PM–4:30 PM: Composting, pest management, California natives & pollinators.
- October 24, 1:00 PM–4:30 PM: Seed saving, vertebrate pests, container/small space gardening.
Workshops in San Luis Obispo:
- Native Plants to Support Wildlife (San Luis Obispo)
- October 17, 2026, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
- Limited California native plant sale after the workshop (same location as workshop)
Farmers Markets
Stop by our booth at select San Luis Obispo County farmers markets to ask gardening questions and get practical advice.
• Wednesdays — Arroyo Grande Farmers Market, 9:00–11:30 AM
• Saturdays — Arroyo Grande Farmers Market, 12:00–2:30 PM
• Fridays — Avila Beach Farmers Market, 4:30–7:30 PM (closed in winter months)
• Fridays — Cambria Farmers Market, 2:30–5:00 PM
• Saturdays — Templeton Farmers Market, 9:00 AM–12:30 PM