Join the UC Master Gardeners of San Luis Obispo County for a four-part, hands-on gardening workshop series held on Saturdays from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Centennial Park – Live Oak Room.

Participants may register for the full series or attend individual workshops. Each session stands on its own, while attending all four provides a comprehensive introduction to home gardening.

Participants who attend all four sessions will receive a certificate of completion.

Workshop dates and topics

• Getting Started
  Saturday, March 7, 2026  1:00 PM–4:00 PM
  Soil basics, site and plant selection, and seed starting
• California Gardening
  Saturday, March 14, 2026  1:00 PM–4:00 PM
  Garden safety, pollinators, water-wise gardening, and tomatoes
• Managing Your Garden
  Saturday, March 21, 2026  1:00 PM–4:00 PM
  Composting, integrated pest management, and fruit trees
• Keeping It Growing
  Saturday, March 28, 2026  1:00 PM–4:00 PM
  Transplanting, container gardening, and program wrap-up (graduation for full-series participants)