Branching Out!
Join us to learn about planting. Growing and maintaining landscape trees! Event flyer
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County
Welcome to UC Master Gardeners of Solano County
As part of the University of California’s Agriculture and Natural Resources division, we are committed to helping Solano County grow through research-based education and community engagement. Our dedicated Master Gardener volunteers contribute in many ways: staffing informational tables at local farmers markets, writing our public gardening newsletter Rooted in Solano, and maintaining demonstration gardens—like the Pollinator Garden at our office—to showcase sustainable practices. We tailor our outreach to meet the needs of Solano County’s diverse landscapes and communities. Whether you're just starting or a seasoned gardener, we are here to support your journey. Join us in cultivating a more sustainable, beautiful, and bountiful Solano County.
Stay Connected
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Get Gardening Help
Have a Gardening Question? Our trained UC Master Gardener volunteers provide free, research-based advice on:
- Growing fruits and vegetables in Solano County's climate
- Identifying and managing pests and diseases
- Selecting the right plants for zones 9a-9b-10a
- Soil health, composting, and water-wise gardening
- Lawn care, pruning, and landscape maintenance
Our friendly UC Master Gardener volunteers are here to help! Whether you're picking plants, battling bugs, or just starting, we offer free, research-backed advice. Give our Help Desk a call at 707-784-1322—we're happy to chat, or if you prefer emailing, mgsolano@ucanr.edu .
Events
Join us for fun, hands-on workshops and engaging presentations all year long! From growing juicy tomatoes and creating fresh holiday wreaths to designing water-wise landscapes, there’s something for everyone—whether you're curious about one topic or dreaming of becoming a certified UC Master Gardener.
See what’s coming up! Upcoming Events
Become a UC Master Gardener Volunteer
Love gardening? Want to make a difference in Solano County?
Join our team of trained volunteers! As a UC Master Gardener, you'll receive expert training from University of California specialists and use that knowledge to help your community. Whether you enjoy teaching workshops, staffing our plant clinic, or working in demonstration gardens, there's a role for you.
We recruit in late summer for the following year's class.
Contribute for a Better Future
Upcoming Events
Composting with Worms
Presenter: Janet Arias Use worms to recycle your food scraps into nutrient-rich worm castings, the “gold standard” of soil amendments. Learn how to set up and maintain a worm bin, and to…
Common Diseases of Fruit and Landscape Trees
Presenter: Dr. Akif Eskalen, Professor of Cooperative Extension in Plant PathologySpots, wilting, dieback, discoloration, and unusual growth do not always mean that a plant has an infectious disease…
Planting a Drought Tolerant Garden
A thriving drought-tolerant garden balances climate-adapted plants, smart soil preparation, and highly efficient irrigation to slash water use by up to 70%. Event flyer
Office Locations
UCCE-Solano County
501 Texas Street
first floor
Fairfield, CA 94533
United States
Phone
texts okay
jmbaumbach@ucanr.edu
Fax Number
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.