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UC Master Gardeners of Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties

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Welcome, Bienvenidos!

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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.


 

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Find more helpful information about gardening in Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito Counties throughout our website. 
 

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Upcoming Events

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Event Date
May 23, 2026

Protect Your Garden: Practical Pest Management

Protect your spring and summer vegetable garden with practical, environmentally sound pest management strategies. In this third class of our Vegetable Growing series, you’ll learn to identify common…

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.