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Demonstration Garden

Our demonstration garden was established to provide hands-on community education for sustainable gardening practices. We “Cultivate Knowledge" by teaching irrigation, composting, integrated pest management (IPM), raised bed planting, pruning, weed management and more.
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Become a Master Gardener

Interested in becoming a UC Master Gardener in Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties? Learn about the program, requirements, training, and how to apply to share your gardening passion and expertise with your community!
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10 Common Native Butterflies & Their Plants

Jun 28 2025

  Join Kirsten Stember, naturalist and educator for the Santa Lucia Conservancy, to uncover the unique adaptations and native larval plants of 10 common native butterflies in Monterey County.For over 25 years, Kirsten has led interpretive walks at the Santa Lucia Preserve, situated within one of…
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Design a Pollinator Habitat in your Backyard

Jun 28 2025

Discover how California native plants can provide seasonal beauty while supporting pollinators and local ecosystems. Join Master Gardener volunteers as we share tips and techniques for attracting and supporting pollinators in your yard.
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Welcome, Bienvenidos!

 

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We're excited about our Demonstration Garden at Pinto Lake County Park!

We want to share it with you!

Built from the ground up by our Master Gardeners, the space offers an orchard, a children's area, a California native meadow, an assortment of raised beds and more. Visit the garden to see how edible and ornamental plants thrive using a range of horticultural techniques and garden designs.

We invite visitors to the garden during our volunteer shift times, for either self-guided or personal tours. Master Gardeners are on site on Monday and Thursday mornings from 9am to 12pm. 

Come on by and check it out !

 

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June 28, 2025

Design a Pollinator Habitat in your Backyard

Discover how California native plants can provide seasonal beauty while supporting pollinators and local ecosystems. Join Master Gardener volunteers as we share tips and techniques for attracting and…
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Mission Statement

To extend research based knowledge and information on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices to the residents of California and be guided by our core values and strategic initiatives.