UC Master Gardeners of Nevada County

Welcome to UC Master Gardeners of Nevada County

As part of University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, we serve our community by sharing research-based knowledge and sustainable gardening practices. Trained UC Master Gardener volunteers empower Nevada County residents with practical skills to grow food, care for gardens, and protect California’s natural resources through sustainable, climate-smart gardening.

Whether you’re a first-time gardener or a seasoned green thumb, we’re here to help your garden thrive in Nevada County’s unique climate zones.

Get Gardening Help

Have a Gardening Question? Our trained UC Master Gardener volunteers provide free, research-based advice on:

• Growing fruits and vegetables in Nevada County's climate
• Identifying and managing pests and diseases
• Selecting the right plants for our zones
• Soil health, composting, and water-wise gardening
• Lawn care, pruning, and landscape maintenance

Ask a Master Gardener

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Join Us For Events & Workshops

The UC Master Gardeners of Nevada County offer free workshops and community events throughout the year. From hands-on pruning classes to seasonal vegetable growing workshops, our programs are designed for gardeners of all experience levels.

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Become a UC Master Gardener Volunteer

Love gardening? Want to make a difference in Nevada County?

Join our team of trained volunteers! As a UC Master Gardener, you'll receive expert training from University of California specialists and use that knowledge to help your community. Whether you enjoy teaching workshops, staffing our plant clinic, or working in demonstration gardens, there's a role for you.

Learn more about volunteering 

Featured Programs 

Demonstration Garden at the NID Grounds 1036 W. Main Street, Grass Valley. Visit our demonstration garden to see the many different types of garden spaces we have. Our interpretive signage will help guide you through each garden space and our individual plant signs will provide you with all the necessary information to see if a plant will work in your home garden. Open daily. 

School Garden Education 

Seed Library Partnership Check out free vegetable and flower seeds at Madelyn Helling Library, 980 Helling Way, Nevada City