The 2026 course for Shasta and Trinity Counties will be offered through Shasta College:

• Wednesdays 8/19/26 - 12/2/26, 5:30 PM - 8:50 PM
• In-person class at Redding Main Campus, or Live online class via Zoom
• In-person lab workshop in Weaverville Saturday 10/24/26, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

This is the training course for the University of California (UC) Master Gardener Program. The course prepares horticulture enthusiasts to assist local communities in diagnosing plant problems and providing science-based information to keep home landscapes and the environment healthy. The course curriculum is provided to Shasta College by the University of California.

Course topics include:

• Soils, Fertilizers
• Growing Vegetables, Native Plants
• Plant Propagation
• Pruning
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• Weed Identification and Management
• Plant Diseases
• Vermiculture
• Watering
• And more

This course is required for anyone interested in obtaining certification as a UC Master Gardener.

Course details:

• AGEH-60: Master Gardener Training; Section number F9075 (for online Zoom); Section number F9074 (for Redding Main Campus)
• Instructor: L Waite
• 3 credits
• $138 course fee & $40 textbook
• Live online class via Zoom, weblink provided after registration
• In-person class at Shasta College, Redding Main Campus, 11555 Old Oregon Trail, Building 1300, Room 1301B
• Wednesdays 8/19/26 - 12/2/26, 5:30 PM - 8:50 PM

To register: shastacollege.edu/admissions-registration/register-for-classes/

• Registration opens 5/14/26 and closes 8/30/26

University of California Agriculture & Natural Resources (UC ANR) is an equal opportunity provider.