UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County

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Welcome

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As part of the University of California's Agriculture and Natural Resources division, the UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County volunteers are here to share research-based knowledge and sustainable gardening practices with our neighbors. Whether you are just starting a garden or are an experienced gardener, want to grow food or cut flowers, have raised beds, potted plants, or a large home garden, we are here to help.  Our mission is to extend research-based knowledge and information on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices to the residents of California. You can find us at Farmer's Market tables in Woodland and Davis, a Q&A table at a home improvement store in West Sacramento, and demonstration gardens in Davis, Woodland, Winters, and Clarksburg.  We also provide regular advice via Zoom, including the "Kitchen Garden Chat" and Yolo County Library/Master Gardeners Series.

Ask a question, attend a public class, or find information through our free publications. If you enjoy reading articles about gardening peruse our Savvy Sage Blog.

Not finding what you're looking for, select Get Help & Advice (Gardening Resources) in the main menu.  Look for the Monthly Checklist and Planting Guides.

The Yolo Gardener Newsletter

The Yolo Gardener Newsletter is published monthly in email format. Our goal is to provide our subscribers with research-based gardening education, expert advice, and inspiring content.  You will find articles written by master gardeners, as well as information on training, events, activities, and ways to engage with the master gardener community. Subscribe Here

Upcoming Events 

Join us for webinars, workshops, hands-on demonstrations, and classes to learn expert tips to help your garden thrive.  Upcoming Events

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Upcoming Events

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Event Date
July 23, 2026

Composting with Worms

Please join UC Master Gardener of Yolo County  Janet Arias, to discuss using worms to recycle your food scraps into nutrient-rich worm castings, the “gold standard” of soil amendments. …
master gardener volunteers answering gardening questions
Event Date
August 1, 2026

Lowe’s Question and Answers

UC Master Gardeners of Yolo County will be available to answer your gardening questions at their twice monthly gardening Questions and Answers Desk, held at Lowes Nursery, 2250 Lake Washington Blvd.,…
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Event Date
August 1, 2026

Kitchen Garden Chat: Summer Fruit Tree Pruning

New and experienced gardeners alike are welcome to join UC Master Gardener of Yolo County Treva Valentine to chat about summer fruit tree pruning especially apricot and cherry and starting the…
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Event Date
August 13, 2026

Best Practices of Great Gardeners

Join Kevin Marini for his presentation about Best Practices of Great Gardeners. Kevin Marini is a local Home Horticulture Educator, UC Master Gardener, Certified Arborist and Fine Pruning expert. He…

Office Locations

UC Cooperative Extension - Yolo County

2780 E. Gibson Rd.
Woodland , CA 95776
United States

Leave a message and a Master Gardener will get back to you.
mgyolo@ucdavis.edu

Mission Statement

"To extend research-based knowledge and information on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices to the residents of California."