Discover Fall at Pinto Lake Demonstration Garden
Discover Fall at Pinto Lake Demo GardenExplore what's growing at the Pinto Lake Demonstration Garden this fall. 🍂Discover the colors, scents, and textures of the season as you take a guided, small…
UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties
Image  |
Welcome, Bienvenidos!
Image
Serving Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties, we share research-based gardening knowledge with our local communities.
Explore upcoming classes, practical resources, and seasonal tips to help you grow a healthy, productive garden in your space. Interested in going deeper? Learn how to become a UC Master Gardener.
It's almost time for our...
Fall is one of the best times to add California native plants to your garden. Cooler temperatures and winter rains give new plants time to establish strong roots before the heat of summer.
Our Fall Plant Sale is a great opportunity to find locally appropriate plants for your garden while supporting the Monterey Bay Master Gardeners.
Get ready to shop the sale and get a head start on your fall planting!
Plant list coming soon!
Find more helpful information about gardening in Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito Counties throughout our website.
Contribute for a Better Future
Upcoming Events
Preparing Your Fall Garden
As summer winds down, it’s time to start thinking about the fall vegetable garden. Join UC Master Gardener volunteers to learn strategies and practical tips for preparing your garden for the season…
Earth Friendly Gardening: Protecting Wildlife & the Environment
Your garden can do more than look beautiful—it can help protect the environment and support local wildlife.Discover simple, practical ways to create a healthier, more sustainable landscape by…
Amazing Seeds
Tiny but remarkable, seeds are miraculous little packages of stored energy and genetic instructions!
Please Join UC Master Gardeners as we explore how seeds germinate and grow, and learn simple seed…
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.