Events for UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties

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-group walk through Monterey Bay Master Gardeners' Demonstration Garden. Along the way, you'll stop at different…

As summer winds down, it’s time to start thinking about the fall vegetable garden. Join UC Master Gardener volunteers to learn strategies and practical tips for preparing your garden for the season ahead. Whether you’re starting fresh or transitioning your summer garden into fall, come get ready for a…

Your garden can do more than look beautiful—it can help protect the environment and support local wildlife.Discover simple, practical ways to create a healthier, more sustainable landscape by providing food, water, and shelter for pollinators, birds, and other beneficial creatures. Learn how to reduce…

Tiny but remarkable, seeds are miraculous little packages of stored energy and genetic instructions! Please Join UC Master Gardeners as we explore how seeds germinate and grow, and learn simple seed-starting techniques you can use at home. Discover how to give your seedlings the best possible start and…

Wildfire risk can be a confusing and emotional topic in garden design, especially if you have cherished trees, shrubs and vines close to your house.  If the thought of removing plants around your home is distressing you, come find your way back to joy in creating your fire safe garden. In this…

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 using a simple grow bag system designed for patios, balconies, or small outdoor spaces.You’ll choose from a…

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 using a simple grow bag system designed for patios, balconies, or small outdoor spaces.You’ll choose from a…