Celebrating 40 years of Master Gardener magic

The Master Gardener Association of San Diego County has been a steady presence for four decades, helping local residents learn about home gardening, landscaping and pest management BY MICHAEL HARRISON AND DOM FIUME (This article originally appeared in the July 8, 2023 edition of the San Diego Union-Tribune) Has it been 40 years? The time went […]

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2023 Class FAQ

What are Master Gardeners?  The purpose of the UC Master Gardener Program is to extend to the public research-based information verified by UC experts about home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices. In exchange for training and materials received from UC and external experts, UC Master Gardeners provide volunteer services in their communities. What […]

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2023 Class

When are the next Master Gardener classes being held? What kind of qualifications do I need? Thank you for your interest in The University of California Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program. We are accepting applications until September 30, 2022 for the next training course, which will begin in January 2023. We are seeking adults […]

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2020 Class FAQ

What are Master Gardeners?  The Master Gardener Association of San Diego County is an all-volunteer organization that helps the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) provide county residents with research-based information and technical assistance in the areas of home gardening, non-commercial horticulture, and pest management. Master Gardeners are individuals trained and certified by UCCE to […]

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2020 Class

Thank you for your interest in The University Of California Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program. We are accepting applications until October 1, 2019 for the next training course, which will begin in January 2020. We are seeking adults in San Diego County who have the time and desire to help educate others, love to […]

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