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UC Master Gardeners of Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties
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.
Spring Garden Maintenance: Protecting Bird HabitatLearn practical ways to care for your spring garden while protecting the birds that rely on it. 🐦🌱 As we undertake Spring landscape maintenance,…
Regenerative Soil Techniques for the Home Gardener Learn practical, regenerative soil techniques you can use in your own yard or containers to grow healthier plants and support a more resilient…
Portable Edible Gardens: Grow Food AnywhereCurious about growing your own food but short on space—or not sure where to start? In this hands-on workshop, you’ll build your own portable edible garden…
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…
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.