Welcome to the UCCE Master Gardeners of Sutter-Yuba Counties!

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 Sutter and Yuba 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 Sutter and Yuba Counties unique climate.

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Workshops Series

2026 Learning Garden 

When: Third Saturday of each month

Time: 9:00am - 10:00am

Location: UC Master Gardener Learning Garden - Y-S Fairgrounds, 442 Franklin Ave, Gate 7

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Highlights:

🌱 Learning Garden Updates – See what’s new at the Learning Garden and learn about recent improvements supporting hands-on education

🕘 Master Gardener Office Hours – Find out how and when to get free, research-based gardening help

📅 2026 Learning Garden Workshops – Get details on upcoming monthly workshops designed for home gardeners

🌼 Spring Plant Sales – Mark your calendar for spring plant sales featuring unique, easy-to-grow varieties

✂️ Rose Pruning Tips – Learn when and how to prune roses for healthy growth and abundant blooms

🌾 Winter Weed Management – Start early with proven strategies to reduce weeds before spring

🌺 Christmas Cactus Care – Brighten your holidays with tips for caring for and reblooming this seasonal favorite

🍄 Yuba-Sutter Native Spotlight – Explore a fascinating local species and learn about identification and safety

🌿 UC Master Gardeners – Fall 2025 Highlights

• 🌱 2026 Master Gardener Training Program begins in January – applications open soon!
• 🪴 Fall Plant Sale & Workshop – Saturday, Oct. 18 | 9 AM–1 PM at the UCCE Office & Learning Garden.
• 🌿 Learning Garden Transformation – new beds, irrigation system, and a future greenhouse underway.
• 🌸 Garden Tips: Keep roses blooming longer, know when melons are ready, and discover our native plant feature: Lemmon’s Ceanothus.
• 📞 Office Hours – Thursdays, 1–4 PM. Bring samples or email us at sutteryuba@ucanr.edu for gardening help.

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