Have a question about your garden? The UC Master Gardeners of Imperial County are here to help! Our trained volunteers provide free, research-based advice on all aspects of home gardening. We can help you identify plant problems, recommend varieties that thrive in our zones 9a,9b, 10a and 10b climate, suggest water-wise landscaping strategies, and answer questions about everything from fruit trees to roses to vegetable gardens.
Getting help is easy—you can reach us by email or at our community workshops. We provide free, research-based advice on fruit and vegetable growing, pest and disease identification, lawn and landscape care, soil and composting, water-efficient gardening, and plant selection for Imperial County's interesting climate. Our volunteers typically respond to email questions within 2-3 business days.
Please note that we focus on home gardening questions. We're not able to provide advice for large-scale commercial operations, identify mushrooms for consumption, or make landscape design visits to private properties. But if your question is about growing food, managing pests, improving soil, or cultivating a beautiful home garden here in Imperial County, we're ready to help!