Welcome to the University of California (UC) Master Gardener community! Since 1980, the Master Gardener Program has helped deliver the University of California's pioneering research directly into the hands of those who share a passion for gardening and environmental stewardship.
The program is administered by local University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) county offices that are the principal outreach and public service arms of the University’s division of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Who are Master Gardeners?
Master Gardeners are of all ages and come from all walks of life. They are interested in gardening, dedicated to learning and have a desire to help their community by sharing what they have learned. Master Gardeners are trained to help residents of Shasta County become better gardeners. Using a variety of activities such as workshops, lectures, and helplines, volunteers answer questions about home gardening, sustainable landscaping, and integrated pest management using University of California research-based information.
Our Mission
The mission of Shasta Master Gardeners is to develop, adapt, and extend research-based horticultural information and educational programs to the residents of Shasta County and assist the University of California Cooperative Extension through gardening programs and horticultural activities designed to educate the public with research-based information.
A Few of our Projects
Shasta Master Gardeners are busy! We are involved in many projects that support gardening in our community, including:
- Farmers Market Booth
- School Gardens (Technical Advisors)
- Ask a Master Gardener/ Helpline
- Workshops
- Speakers Bureau
- Worm Composting in the Classroom
- Community Garden Maintenance
- Seed Library Projects
- Vegetable Planting Guides