Workshop: A Primer on Growing Citrus & Avocado
UC Master Gardeners will present on growing citrus and avocado trees for home gardens. The workshop will cover the unique features of different varieties of avocados. Care of these crops and …
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.
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UC ANR Giving Day
UC ANR Giving Day is May 14–15, noon to noon. Donations help support local workshops, demonstration gardens, volunteer outreach, and gardening education throughout San Luis Obispo County.
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Upcoming Events
Click an event title below for details, location, and registration information. Most workshops and classes require registration.
- May 16, 2026, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM: Workshop: How to Grow and Preserve Your Own Herbal Bounty (San Luis Obispo)
- Plus: Plant Sale 9:30AM–12:30 PM (same location as workshop)
- June 3, 2026, 11:30 AM–1:30 PM: Lunchtime in the Garden (San Luis Obispo)
- June 20, 2026, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM: Workshop: Citrus and Avocado (San Luis Obispo)
- Plus: Plant Sale 9:30AM–12:30 PM (same location as workshop)
- July 1, 2026, 11:30 AM–1:30 PM: Lunchtime in the Garden (San Luis Obispo)
- August 5, 2026, 11:30 AM–1:30 PM: Lunchtime in the Garden (San Luis Obispo)
- September 2, 2026, 11:30 AM–1:30 PM: Lunchtime in the Garden (San Luis Obispo)
- July 18, 2026, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM: Workshop: The Helpline Files: Current Pests & Common Gardening Mistakes (San Luis Obispo)
- Plus: Plant Sale 9:30 AM–12:30 PM (same location as workshop)
- August 15, 2026, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM: Workshop: Mythbusters 3: Liars Club Version (San Luis Obispo)
- Plus: Plant Sale 9:30AM–12:30 PM (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
Farmers Markets Locations & Details
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