Garden Troubleshooting

George Becker, Pexels Unhealthy soil causes poor plant performance. Correct soil deficiencies in your garden before you plant.

The application process for the UC Master Gardeners of Merced County's 2026 Training Class will open in fall 2025. Any Merced County adult resident with an interest in horticulture (plants, lawns, trees, vegetables and more) and public service are encouraged to apply for the Master Gardener Program.

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Use this table to turn around problems you may be encountering with your composting system.

Donate to the UC Master Gardener Program in Merced County, which provides information to the public on home gardening, pest management, and sustainable landscaping practices to Merced county residents through: Monthly free workshops to the community, Free individual advice through our Help Line, Information…

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) involves the use of environmentally sound, effective practices to keep pests, diseases, and weeds from damaging gardens. IPM begins by identifying the pest, disease, or weed, then selecting the most effective methods and materials for controlling the problem.

The Marin Master Gardener Help Desk is a garden problem solving/information resource provided through the University of California Cooperative Extension for Marin County residents. PLEASE NOTE: If you are NOT a Marin County resident, please contact your county's local Cooperative Extension office.

Send us an email anrmgmerced@ucanr.edu Visit our information booth at the Merced Farmer's Market on the first and third of most Saturdays from 8-11am (March- October). Attend one of our monthly community workshops. Click here to view the event calendar. Subscribe to our public newsletter.

Marin Garden Walks is a partnership between UC Marin Master Gardeners and Marin Municipal Water District to provide homeowners in Marin with information and advice on improving their irrigation practices to help conserve Marins precious water resources.