UC Master Gardeners of San Luis Obispo County

Welcome!The UC Master Gardener Program is a volunteer-driven public service that provides research-based gardening and pest management information to California residents. Through workshops, community outreach, and educational resources, we help home gardeners make informed decisions about sustainable gardening, water conservation, and landscape management. We offer free advice, hands-on demonstrations, and science-based information tailored to local growing conditions. Whether you're looking to attend a workshop, ask a gardening question, or volunteer, we're here to help. | Follow Us:FacebookYouTube |
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Upcoming Workshops & Events: Register Here
April 2, 2025 | San Luis Obispo | Lunchtime in the Garden (drop-in; no registration)
April 12, 2025 | Paso Robles | Workshop: Success with Seedlings
April 26, 2025 | San Luis Obispo | Workshop: Flowers for Cutting-Fragrant Roses
April 27, 2025 | Oceano | Workshop: Citrus and Avocado: Care and Selection
May 5–8, 2025 | San Luis Obispo County | Sudden Oak Death BLITZ (join this local disease survey project)
May 7, 2025 | San Luis Obispo | Lunchtime in the Garden (drop-in; no registration)
May 17, 2025 | San Luis Obispo | Workshop: Open Garden Day
May 25, 2025 | Oceano | Workshop: Growing and Preserving Blackberries
June 4, 2025 | San Luis Obispo | Lunchtime in the Garden (drop-in; no registration)
June 21, 2025 | San Luis Obispo | Workshop: Insect Pests - Vertebrate Pests
July 2, 2025 | San Luis Obispo | Lunchtime in the Garden (drop-in; no registration)
July 19, 2025 | San Luis Obispo | Workshop: Citrus in Containers - Avocado
Aug 6, 2025 | San Luis Obispo | Lunchtime in the Garden (drop-in; no registration)
August 16, 2025 | San Luis Obispo | Workshop: Garden MythBusters 2.0
Sep 3, 2025 | San Luis Obispo | Lunchtime in the Garden (drop-in; no registration)
September 20, 2025 | San Luis Obispo | Workshop: Landscape Trees - Planting - Staking - Care
October 18, 2025 | San Luis Obispo | Workshop: Fire Prevention Strategies for Home Landscape

Above: A UC Master Gardener presents at a monthly "Advice to Grow By" free workshop.
𖡡 Garden of the Seven Sisters Demonstration Garden | San Luis Obispo