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UC Master Gardeners of Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties

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Join us in the garden - and online!

We offer multiple classes each month to give you opportunities to get your hands in the dirt - or sit at home in your pjs while you learn about the many facets of gardening in our unique mediterranean climate and inside your home as well.

Come, explore, learn!

 

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Spring is Here! Let's Grow Veggies!

Apr 26 2025

Let's grow veggies!Spring is here and it's time to find out how to prepare your garden beds for high productivity, learn what to plant when, know what to plant from seed versus starts, and discover tips to keep your plants thriving through the summer months. Our class will be taught by a group of…
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Growing Avocados on the Central Coast

Apr 24 2025

Did you know you can grow great avocados in our cool foggy summers?Join our online workshop to learn all about avocados!Find out which varieties do best in our Monterey Bay area, how to choose a good tree and how to plant it properly, how to care for and fertilize your tree as well as protect it from pests…
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Planting & Caring for Your Vegetable Garden - DEMO

Apr 19 2025

Ready to start your FIRST vegetable garden? Or IMPROVE upon your previous efforts?  Join us for our . . .  NEW Vegetable Gardening Class Series giving less experienced vegetable growers the informationthey need to succeed. Class 2 - Planting & Caring for Your Vegetable…
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Planting & Caring for Your Vegetable Garden - ONLINE

Apr 17 2025

Ready to start your FIRST vegetable garden? Or IMPROVE upon your previous efforts?  Join us for our . . .  NEW Vegetable Gardening Class Series giving less experienced vegetable growers the informationthey need to succeed. Class 2 - Planting & Caring for Your Vegetable…
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Regenerative Soil Techniques for the Home Gardener

May 3 2025

Monterey Bay/Santa Cruz County Master Gardeners invite our local community to join us to learn regenerative soil techniques that you can add to your gardening bag of tricks.Growing healthy soil helps the home gardener grow vibrant veggies and herbs, bountiful fruit trees and gorgeous flowers. We will…
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Tool Care TLC

Apr 13 2025

Join Master Gardeners Joy Agcongay and Anastatia Foster at Alladin Nursery on Sunday April 13th for Tool Care TLC! Take care of your tools so you can take the best care of your garden! Learn about using the right tool for the job - pruners, loppers, hand trowels, hori horis, root cutters and hand s...
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Native Plant Gardening for Habitat & the Environment

May 31 2025

Native Plant Gardening for Habitat & the Environment Learn how gardening with native plants can provide habitat for invertebrates and improve the environment. This introductory class will empower you to increase the biodiversity and beauty surrounding your home.
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Native Plant Gardening for Habitat & the Environment

May 31 2025

Native Plant Gardening for Habitat & the Environment Learn how gardening with native plants can provide habitat for invertebrates and improve the environment. This introductory class will empower you to increase the biodiversity and beauty surrounding your home.
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