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UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County

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Have a gardening question?

Master Gardeners of Amador County are here to help!

Master Gardener volunteers work in the community providing public education classes on a variety of home gardening topics including fire resilient landscape, pollinator habitat, home orchard care, vegetable gardening and more! Keep an eye out for Master Gardeners at local events like the county fair, farmers markets and many other outreach events throughout the year. Volunteers are here to help you solve your garden problems and mysteries.

Office hours: 10am-1pm, Tues., and Thurs.
Office location: 12200-B Airport Rd., Jackson

You can also leave a message on our office telephone: 209-223-6838, or use the “Ask a Master Gardener” option below. We’ll get back to you!

Master Gardeners are also on Facebook and You Tube

Phone: 209-223-6838
Email: mgamador@ucanr.edu
On-line: Ask a Master Gardener 

 

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Composting Resources

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Learn all about composting on the Central Sierra Composting Resources Page. 

Newsletter & Event Updates

Would you like updates and information about Public Education Classes and Events from the Master Gardeners? Add your name to our newsletter and events update list to get the latest information.

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Free copies are available at any of our county offices. Or Click image for eBook.
Free copies are available at any of our county offices. Or Click image for eBook.

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Tree Mortality Resources

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Upcoming Events

Event Date
Apr 12 2025

Stuck on Succulents and Cacti!

Attractive, easy to grow, and practical, succulents and cacti have seen a resurgence in popularity, because they: Provide attractive plants with low water needs Offer a huge variety of shapes,…
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Event Date
Apr 26 2025

The 21st Annual Wildflower Show

Join us as the Master Gardeners present a beautiful sampling of wildflowers found throughout Amador County. For the past 2 decades this show has been hosted by the Sierra Madre Garden Club. This year…
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Event Date
May 10 2025

Wildfire Preparedness

FireWise Defensible Space, Landscaping, and Home Hardening While no one wants to lose a home to wildfire, many residents wonder exactly what they must do to create a fire safe landscape.
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Office Locations

General Services Administration Building

12200B Airport Road
Jackson, CA 95642
United States

mgamador@ucanr.edu

Personnel

Barbra Braaten

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Statewide Communications Specialist
COMM SPEC 3

Marisa A Coyne

Marisa A. Coyne
Assistant Director, Volunteer & Community Engagement
ACADEMIC COORD II-FY

Missy Gable

Missy Gable
Director
ACADEMIC COORD III-FY

John A Mathews

John Anthony Mathews
Training Specialist
TRAINER 3

Jocelyn M Mobley

Jocelyn M. Mobley
Program Evaluation Coordinator
RSCH DATA ANL 2

Kristian M Salgado-Jacobo

Kristian Salgado
Regional Operations Specialist
CMTY EDUC SPEC 4

Lauren L Snowden

Lauren Snowden
Online Training Specialist
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER 3

Katherine Uhde

Katherine Uhde
Regional Operations Specialist
CMTY EDUC SPEC 4

Melissa G Womack

Melissa G. Womack
Assistant Director, Impact & Communications
COMM SUPV 2

Danny H Won

Danny H. Won
Program Support Assistant
BLANK AST 2

Mission Statement

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