UC Master Gardener Program Statewide Blog

Looking for a specific Blog post?

Welcome to our blog, your source for research-based gardening information. The UC Master Gardener Program extends the University of California's rich agricultural knowledge to home gardeners across the state, promoting sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. We share seasonal tips, plant recommendations, pest management strategies, and stories of the amazing work UC Master Gardener Volunteers do in the community. Explore our articles to enhance your gardening skills, and you can always return to our main website for comprehensive resources, upcoming events, and ways to connect with UC Master Gardeners in your county.

Article

Welcome! New Program Coordinators

January 31st, 2020

By Melissa G Womack

The statewide office is thrilled to introduce three new Program Coordinators that started with the UC Master Gardener Program in Fall 2019. Please join is in giving them a warm welcome! Danica Lea Taber Santa Barbara County dltaber@ucanr.

View Article

A group of freshly graduated UC Master Gardener volunteers in three rows holding up their certificates of completion.

Article

Celebrating 40 Years in California!

January 16th, 2020

By Lauren L Snowden, Melissa G Womack

When David Gibby founded the very first master gardener program in 1973, he had no way of knowing the tremendous impact master gardener volunteers would make around the world.

View Article

Article

During this Holiday Season Give the Gift of Garden

December 20th, 2019

The holiday season is upon us! As you check off the presents on your shopping list, consider a gift from the garden.

View Article

Two woman sitting next to a rose bush, one woman pointing at the plant and holding a cell phone, the other is taking notes about the characteristics of the small young rose in front of them.

Article

American Rose Trials for Sustainability

December 2nd, 2019

By Marceline D Sousa

Did you know the UC Master Gardener Program of San Joaquin County has been part of a National Rose Trial since 2018? The National Rose Trial is part of the American Rose Trials for Sustainability (A.R.T.S.) Program which has trial sites across the United States.

View Article

Two UC Master Gardener Volunteers, seated at a table, observed a taxidermy pocket gopher.

Article

Vegetable Pest Management Training Series a Success

November 1st, 2019

By Lauren L Snowden

It may seem odd to see seventy-five people at a hotel conference center learning about insects and rats on vegetables, but not if you are a UC Master Gardener.

View Article