Cultivating Knowledge. Growing Community.
Welcome!
The Imperial County UC Master Gardener Program is a volunteer-based community outreach program dedicated to promoting sustainable gardening, local food production, and environmental stewardship throughout Imperial County.
Trained by UC Advisors housed at the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) of Imperial County, our volunteers provide free, research-based gardening education to home gardeners, schools, and community organizations.
🌼 What We Do
Community Education: Free workshops, classes, and events on gardening, water-wise practices, composting, and more.
School Gardens: Supporting teachers and students in growing vibrant, educational garden spaces.
Garden 'Helpline': Personalized advice for your gardening questions and plant problems.
Seed Libraries: Encouraging community resilience and biodiversity through seed sharing and saving.
Special Projects: Pollinator habitats, edible gardens, and more across Imperial County.
🌻 Get Involved
Want to dig in? Join us!
Become a Master Gardener
Applications are open for our next training cohort! Learn more about how to join the program and become a certified UC Master Gardener volunteer.
Volunteer with Us
Not a gardener yet? No problem. We welcome community members who want to support gardening education and outreach.
📢 Highlights
✨ Now Accepting Applications!
Our next Master Gardener training program begins soon. Apply today to start your journey as a certified UC Master Gardener and community leader.
🌸 New Pollinator Mural in Heber!
Check out our latest collaboration celebrating native pollinators and community art at 70 E. Main St. in Heber, CA 92249
💬 Need Gardening Help
Our Garden 'Helpline' is here for you!
📧 jesdelgado@ucanr.edu | ☎️ 442.264.7700| Simply send in your question and it will be forwarded to a certified UC Master Gardener Volunteer to answer.
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