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UC Master Gardeners of Amador County

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Have a gardening question? 

Master Gardeners of Amador County are here to help! 

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Master Gardener volunteers work in the community providing public education classes on a variety of home gardening topics including fire resilient landscape, pollinator habitat, home orchard care, vegetable gardening and more! Keep an eye out for Master Gardeners at local events like the county fair, farmers markets and many other outreach events throughout the year. Volunteers are here to help you solve your garden problems and mysteries.

Office hours: 10am-1pm, Tues., and Thurs.
Office location: 12200-B Airport Rd., Jackson

You can also leave a message on our office telephone: 209-223-6838, or use the “Ask a Master Gardener” option below. We’ll get back to you!

Master Gardeners are also on Facebook and You Tube

Phone: 209-223-6838
Email: mgamador@ucanr.edu

 Ask a Master Gardener 

Newsletter & Event Updates

Would you like updates and information about Public Education Classes and Events from the Master Gardeners? Add your name to our newsletter and events update list to get the latest information.

Free copies are available at any of our county offices. Or Click image for eBook.
Free copies are available at any of our county offices. Or Click image for eBook.

Contribute for a Better Future

Upcoming Events

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Event Date
Apr 26 2025

The 21st Annual Wildflower Show

Join us as the Master Gardeners present a beautiful sampling of wildflowers found throughout Amador County. For the past 2 decades this show has been hosted by the Sierra Madre Garden Club. This year…
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Plant Sale volunteers
Event Date
May 3 2025

Amador Plant Sale 2025

Join us for the annual Amador Plant sale, benefiting UC Master Gardener Program in Amador County.Vegetables, Herbs, Perennial Plants, Succulents and much more!
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LWF Defensible Space Guide Overview Image shows zones 0, 1, 2
Event Date
May 10 2025

Wild Fire Preparedness

FireWise Defensible Space, Landscaping, and Home Hardening While no one wants to lose a home to wildfire, many residents wonder exactly what they must do to create a fire safe landscape.
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Office Locations

General Services Administration Building

12200B Airport Road
Jackson, CA 95642
United States

Email the Master Gardeners with your garden questions.

Personnel

Carletta Amatisto-Smith

Carletta Amatisto-Smith
Community Education Specialist II
CMTY EDUC SPEC 2

Bonnie Fraser

Bonnie Fraser
Administrative Assistant II
Affiliated Organization

Lindsey J Harwood

Lindsey J. Harwood
Administrative Officer II
ADMIN OFCR 2 CX

JoLynn C Miller

JoLynn C. Miller
Central Sierra Director & 4-H Youth Development Advisor
ASSOC COOP EXT ADVISOR

Mission Statement

Our mission is simple: "To extend research-based knowledge and information on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices to the residents of California."