UC Master Gardeners of Yolo County Projects

Master Gardener's Table at the Davis Farmer's Market

Davis, Woodland

Master Gardeners, usually in teams of two or three, provide advice and seasonally appropriate publications to the public. See "Get Help & Advice" for more information.

Ask Your Gardening Question—Phone Line, E-mail, Master Gardener Office

The public is invited to phone--(530) 666-8737--or drop by the staffed Master Gardener office (70 Cottonwood St., Woodland) on Tuesdays or Fridays 9 am-11am. We are also available via e-mail at mgyolo@ucdavis.edu.  Master Gardeners will research your question and respond to you with our recommendations. See "Get Help & Advice" for more information.

Special Event Master Gardener Tables

Master Gardeners welcome the opportunity to set up and staff information tables at local events such as the Whole Earth Festival, UCD Picnic Day, and West Sacramento’s Neighbors Fair.  The purpose of Master Gardener participation at these events is to answer home gardening questions and to let the public know we are a resource for them. 

Yolo County Fair—Display Garden and Information Table

What do you think of when you hear Yolo County Fair? Agriculture? Cotton candy? Carnival rides? Add gardening to the list. The Yolo County Fair dedicates the “The Plaza” to different aspects of gardening including planted gardens, vignettes, and potted plants. And in the Plaza, you will also find the UCCE Master Gardeners of Yolo providing gardening information, a demonstration garden, and children’s activities. Of course, if you have a gardening question, the Master Gardeners will provide you with research-based information for all your queries. For more information on the Yolo County Fair visit their website at:  http://www.yolocountyfair.net/

Rose pruning workshop

Master Gardeners present seasonally appropriate workshops and demonstrations at several venues throughout the county. Currently programs are regularly conducted at Davis Central Park, Woodland Community College, and Grace Garden in Davis

Garden Doctor

Master Gardeners address gardening questions in a monthly column that appears on the second Sunday in the Davis Enterprise.  The questions parallel the questions we receive on the phone line, at Farmers’ Markets, or as submitted by readers. 

Yolo Gardener

This is a public newsletter released via e-mail quarterly for the people of Yolo County. It contains articles of seasonal gardening interest based on the most current horticultural research information available.  See "Yolo Gardener" to view past issues and subscribe to this publication.

Central Park Garden Open House

Master Gardeners collaborate with the City of Davis, Yolo County Farm to Fork, the UC Davis Arboretum, civic organizations, and individual community members to maintain Davis Central Park Garden for educational purposes. Master Gardeners guide and train community members and student groups to help maintain the gardens of Central Park. Gardens include a rose and flower garden, a sensory garden, a meadow, a seasonal vegetable garden, and a water-wise garden. For more information on the garden visit their website at: http://www.centralparkgardens.org/ 

Woodland Community College Garden Workshop

Master Gardeners work in cooperation with the Woodland Community College administration and the Horticultural Department to maintain a small orchard, a vineyard, vermiculture and conventional composting bins, as well as perennials, cover crops, and seasonal food crops for public demonstration and training. Follow this link for information on Woodland Community College's Agricultural and Environmental Horticulture Department.

Grace Garden Demonstration Garden

Grace Garden is a sustainable 5/8 acre garden growing vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers for the community. Master Gardeners use this garden as a platform from which to teach classes and to train community volunteers on how to properly grow and maintain vegetable gardens. There are 8 beds 4’x50’, 4 raised beds and 2 demonstration beds 10’x10’, and fruit trees.  The garden is located behind the United Methodist Church, 1620 Anderson in Davis. For more information, visit their website at:  https://sites.google.com/site/gracegardendavis/