Water Wise Gardening
The talk will cover water-wise practices, plants and incentives that are intended tosave water while allowing you to have a thriving garden. It will also include adiscussion of irrigation systems…
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County
Welcome to UC Master Gardeners of Solano County
As part of the University of California’s Agriculture and Natural Resources division, we are committed to helping Solano County grow through research-based education and community engagement. Our dedicated Master Gardener volunteers contribute in many ways: staffing informational tables at local farmers markets, writing our public gardening newsletter Rooted in Solano, and maintaining demonstration gardens—like the Pollinator Garden at our office—to showcase sustainable practices. We tailor our outreach to meet the needs of Solano County’s diverse landscapes and communities. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned gardener, we are here to support your journey. Join us in cultivating a more sustainable, beautiful, and bountiful Solano County.
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Have Garden Questions?
Our friendly UC Master Gardener volunteers are here to help! Whether you're picking plants, battling bugs, or just starting out, we offer free, research-backed advice. Give our Help Desk a call at 707-784-1322—we're happy to chat!
(Our email system is currently down, but we’ll let you know as soon as it's back up.)
Events
Join us for fun, hands-on workshops and engaging presentations all year long! From growing juicy tomatoes and creating fresh holiday wreaths to designing water-wise landscapes, there’s something for everyone—whether you're curious about one topic or dreaming of becoming a certified UC Master Gardener.
See what’s coming up! Upcoming Events
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Upcoming Events
Love Takes Wing: Creating Monarch Friendly Gardens
Come learn about the Monarch Butterfly, it's life cycle, migration, and how you can bring them into your yard. Featuring a local expert sharing their recent research.Image by Anselmo Rodrigues…
Gardens for Pets and Pets for Gardens
Ways to keep our gardens safe from pets (both ours and our neighbors) and how to be sure everything in our gardens are safe for our pets.Photo courtesy of Loralei DeweEvent flyer
Invasive Plants
Become acquainted with a variety of invasive plants. Learn how to eliminate them. Know what the impacts are of growing these plants and how you can help the environment.Photo Courtesy of Brett_Hondow…
Office Locations
UCCE-Solano County
501 Texas Street
first floor
Fairfield, CA 94533
United States
Phone
texts okay
jmbaumbach@ucanr.edu
Fax Number
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.