National Honey Bee Day
Celebrate National Honey Bee Day with UC Master Gardeners! Discover the fascinating world of honey bees and learn why these remarkable pollinators are so important to our environment. See live…
UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & 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.
Thank you for making our second annual Native Plant Boot Camp such a success!
Our 2nd Annual Native Plant Boot Camp brought together gardeners, volunteers, presenters, community partners, and plant enthusiasts for a day of learning, inspiration, and connection. Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, presented, exhibited, or helped behind the scenes. Events like this happen because of an incredible community effort, and we're grateful to everyone who made the day such a success.
We'd love to hear about your experience! If you attended, please take a moment to complete our short survey. Your feedback helps us continue improving the event—and we're already looking forward to seeing everyone again next year.
Find more helpful information about gardening in Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito Counties throughout our website.
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Upcoming Events
Seedless Propagation
Propagating Plants Without Seeds You don't always need seeds to grow new plants! Join UC Master Gardener volunteers to discover several easy ways to propagate plants using stem, leaf, and root…
Earth Friendly Gardening: Improving Your Soil
Healthy soil is the foundation of an earth-friendly garden Join the UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties for this hands-on workshop exploring practical, science…
Discover Fall at Pinto Lake Demonstration Garden
Discover Fall at Pinto Lake Demo GardenExplore what's growing at the Pinto Lake Demonstration Garden this fall. 🍂Discover the colors, scents, and textures of the season as you take a guided, small…
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.