The UC Master Gardeners of Sonoma County are available to help Sonoma County home gardeners with a wide variety of common problems seen in the home garden. We offer research-based information about pest management and cultural gardening practices to help gardeners achieve success with a healthy and thriving home garden. We are trained and certified by the University of California’s Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources and we utilize the concepts of integrated pest management (IPM) to help home gardeners.
We offer help diagnosing plant problems and selecting appropriate control actions for pests and plant diseases. Fundamental to this process is our emphasis on garden sustainability; we strive to educate home gardeners on how to select the right plants for their gardens and to create garden conditions that help plants thrive and fend off diseases. We are happy to help you with your garden questions.
How can you get help from us for your garden problems?
- Contact us through our Information Help Desk where our trained experts will help you with your specific plant concerns. Click here to contact the Information Help Desk.
- Search our collection of articles written by our trained volunteers that address garden topics specific to the Sonoma County home gardener. Find information on plant problems including insects, weeds and common plant diseases seen in the home garden here on our website.
- Learn more about the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). This is our long-term strategic approach for pest prevention in the home garden. It combines garden management practices with pest identification and management and is founded on research-based principles from the University of California. Click here to learn about Integrated Pest Management for your garden.