Santa Cruz

It takes a lot of water, fertilizer, and time to maintain a lush green lawn. Learn how and what to replace your lawn with to improve your soil, reduce your water use and provide habitat for native plants and animals. Join Master Gardener volunteers as we share tips and techniques for removing and…

One of the easiest and most beneficial ways to ensure seasonal color in your garden is to include California Native Plants. Join Master Gardener volunteers as we share ideas for using native plants to provide year-round color in your garden.

A few artfully arranged plants tucked into containers or small spaces can create a colorful and inviting garden space! Join Master Gardener volunteers as we share tips and techniques for starting and maintaining small, colorful gardens.

Our Vegetable Gardening Class Series continues...giving less experienced vegetable growers the information they need to succeed.How's Your Garden Growing? Have Questions?Ask a Master Gardener!Every vegetable garden has its ups and downs by mid-summer. Some plants are thriving and giving it their all, while…

Join the UC Master Gardeners for a free Native Plant Boot Camp!Learn to grow a thriving, water-wise garden with California native plants through workshops, expert demonstrations and hands-on activities that are perfect for beginners and experienced gardeners alike.Discover how to support local wildlife and…

A panel of volunteers specializing in freezing, dehydrating, canning and food safety will be available to answer your questions and share their tips so you can safely and successfully preserve food at home.

Discover how California native plants can provide seasonal beauty while supporting pollinators and local ecosystems. Join Master Gardener volunteers as we share tips and techniques for attracting and supporting pollinators in your yard.

  Join Kirsten Stember, naturalist and educator for the Santa Lucia Conservancy, to uncover the unique adaptations and native larval plants of 10 common native butterflies in Monterey County.For over 25 years, Kirsten has led interpretive walks at the Santa Lucia Preserve, situated within one of…

Learn how to safely prepare, freeze, and dehydrate fresh strawberries to enjoy their sweet flavor long after the season ends. This session will cover best practices for handling and storing berries to preserve quality and reduce waste. 

Are you interested in learning how to make your own compost at home?Explore the art and science behind various composting methods from local Certified Master Composter and Master Gardener, Bridget Matz. Participants will learn how to transform their kitchen scraps and yard waste into a rich and…