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UC Master Gardener Programs

Thank you for your interest in the UC Master Gardener Program! Programs are based in your local UC Cooperative Extension office. Select your county below to be redirected to a local UCCE office website for more information.

If you are interested in becoming a UC Master Gardener, note that training times and location vary by county. It is highly recommended that you train in the county where you reside. 

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UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin

Master Gardeners are community members who have been trained under the direction of the University of California Cooperative Extension. Each volunteer has completed more than 50 hours of formal classroom training.
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UC Marin Master Gardeners

Spring“Spring is nature's way of saying, 'Let's party!'” ~ Robin Williams, actor and comedian  Growing Lettuce Year-Round in Marin. Lettuce is generally considered to be a cool-season annual, but with a little advanced planning and some judicious plant selection, Marin gardeners can enjoy home…
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group of diverse graduates of the 2026 Master Gardener Training Class
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UC Master Gardeners of Merced County

Advice to Grow By ... Ask Us! Welcome to the UC Master Gardener Program of Merced County! We are a group of committed volunteers, providing outreach and community education on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices to Merced County residents since 2009.
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yellow sunflower with honey bee
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UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties

Welcome to the UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties website. Find links to our upcoming classes, learn about who we are and what we do, discover resources and tips for growing the most beautiful and productive garden in your space and consider joining us in the future as a UC…
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Demonstration Garden Native Plant Bed
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County

Looking for Our Spring Garden Faire? Due to a full Maidu Community Center calendar, we are moving our Garden Faire to a new fall date, September 12.Master Gardeners of Placer County strive to present accurate, impartial information to local gardeners, so they have the knowledge to make informed gardening…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Riverside County

Upcoming Events open to the General Public are found by checking the calendar here or clicking on our Facebook page. Members Only: UC Master Gardener Volunteers access the Volunteer Management System (VMS) to view volunteer opportunities, sign up for events, and record volunteer hours.
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