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The Central Sierra region is extremely varied when it comes to microclimates, elevation, and soil ranges.

UC 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.

Clicking on the link will take you to the county's website, where you can find classes and events, access their archive of educational articles, or reach out for information and guidance specific to your area.

UCCE Master Gardeners of Central Sierra are here to answer your gardening questions! Fill out the Ask A Master Gardener online form for your county. You can attach photos and we walk you through all of the information that might be pertinent.

These UC resources are used by our Master Gardeners to find the answers to your questions and are the best research-based information out there. Composting Resources - The UCCE Master Gardeners of Central Sierra have compiled all the answers to your composting questions here.

The UC Master Gardener Program was created to aid in the dissemination of research-based information to the community backyard growers of California.

California's water sources have been stretched in recent times, and with precipitation being unpredictable saving water is always the right choice! Did you know that you can save 20 to 50 percent of the water you currently use in your garden and landscape and actually improve your plants health?

UCCE 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.

What's happening in the garden? What needs to be pruned? What needs to be sprayed? Check out the current month to find out.

Keep an eye on the weather report - protect frost-tender plants when the temperature falls below 32 degrees. Divide perennials like daylilies and chrysanthemums. Prune crepe myrtles, cane berries, and roses, and clean-up trimmings.