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UC Master Gardener Program

UC Master Gardener Programs

Thank you for your interest in the UC Master Gardener Program! Programs are based in your local UC Cooperative Extension office. Select your county below to be redirected to a local UCCE office website for more information.

If you are interested in becoming a UC Master Gardener, note that training times and location vary by county. It is highly recommended that you train in the county where you reside. 

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UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County

The UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County is a group of volunteers committed to extending research-based knowledge and information on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices to the residents of Alameda County, California.
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UC Master Gardeners of Amador County

Master Gardener volunteers are available 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.
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UC Master Gardeners of Butte County Demonstration Garden and Outdoor Classroom
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UC Master Gardeners of Butte County

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County provides workshops, gardening help, and research based advice to residents of Butte County. Help and training is available for educators, and plants that grow well in our area are highlighted in our demonstration garden.
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UC Master Gardeners of Calaveras County

UC Master Gardeners of Calaveras CountyWelcome to the UC Master Gardener community! Since 1980, the UC Master Gardener Program has helped deliver the University of California's pioneering research directly into the hands of those who share a passion for gardening and environmental stewardship. A program…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County

SPRING IS IN FULL BLOOM, AND SO IS OUR WEBSITE! With the excitement of the Great Tomato Plant Sale behind us and the season still in full swing, now’s the perfect time to dig into our newly refreshed website. Discover expert gardening advice, hands-on classes, engaging webinars, beautiful demonstration…
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Master Gardeners of Glenn County

Our Master Gardener volunteers have completed extensive training provided by specialists from the University of California. Below are examples on how Glenn County Master Gardeners share UC research-based information with the public.
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UC Master Gardener Program of Imperial County

Perhaps you want to be a MG in the Future: Add your name to our "Future List of Master Gardeners" and we will contact you when we offer training again. The Imperial County Master Gardener Program has trained its first cohort of 30 UC Master Gardener Volunteers.
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Cooperative Extension, Sutter-Yuba Counties: Page

UC Master Gardeners - Sutter Yuba

UCCE Master Gardeners are trained representatives of the University of California Cooperative Extension, assisting the gardening community of Sutter and Yuba Counties by providing research-based home gardening information.
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UCCE in Santa Barbara County: Page

UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County

We're here to help with your home gardening questions! http://ucanr.edu/sbmg-help Email us at anrmgsb@ucanr.edu Or, call us at 805-893-3485 for any inquiries. Download our 2021 Santa Barbara County one-pager or our 2021/2022 Impact Report to see how we make a difference in California communities.
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Colusa County: Page

Master Gardeners

How a program of 18 volunteers became Internet Influencers and made 320,000 impressions in 3 years! Colusa County SFE poster Science based solutions for Colusa County's gardening communities.
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Mariposa County: Page

Master Gardener Program

UC Master Gardener volunteers are trained by the University of California and dedicated to educating and advising local home gardeners.
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UCCE Mendocino County Master Gardener Program

Master Gardener trainees attend a training program comprising approximately 50+ hours of instruction in plant science and horticulture covering such topics as soils, fertilizers, irrigation, weeds, diseases, insects and other pests, fruit and landscape trees, vegetables, xeriscaping, and more.
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UCCE Lake County Master Gardener Program

U.C .Master Gardeners are trained volunteer staff of the University of California Cooperative Extension (U.C.C.E.), the public service branch of the University of California. Master Gardeners are members of the local community who share a common interest, the growth and care of plants.
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Madera Master Gardeners Three Sister Garden
UC Cooperative Extension - Madera County: Page

Madera County Master Gardener Program

Sign up for UCANR Madera Master Gardener E-List 24.25. Receive e-mails about special events or classes. Link to current issue of The Garden Buzz(quartly newsletter by Master Gardeners) If you have a question about home gardening, please email our Master Gardener Helpline: mgfresno@ucanr.
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