UC Master Gardeners of San Luis Obispo County

Welcome!The UC Master Gardener Program is a volunteer-driven public service that provides research-based gardening and pest management information to California residents. Through workshops, community outreach, and educational resources, we help home gardeners make informed decisions about sustainable gardening, water conservation, and landscape management. We offer free advice, hands-on demonstrations, and science-based information tailored to local growing conditions. Whether you're looking to attend a workshop, ask a gardening question, or volunteer, we're here to help. | Mailing ListYouTube |
Have Questions?We can help! Call our Helpline, send us an email, or visit one of our offices → Contact Us | Want to become a UC Master Gardener?Applications for the 2026 training class open in July 2025 → More |
Upcoming Workshops & Events:
July 2, 2025 | San Luis Obispo | Lunchtime in the Garden (drop-in; no registration)
July 19, 2025 | San Luis Obispo | Workshop: Growing Avocados and Citrus | Registration & Details
July 27, 2025 | Oceano | Workshop: Growing and Preserving Blackberries | Registration & Details
Aug 6, 2025 | San Luis Obispo | Lunchtime in the Garden (drop-in; no registration)
August 16, 2025 | San Luis Obispo | Workshop: Garden MythBusters 2.0 | Registration & Details
Sep 3, 2025 | San Luis Obispo | Lunchtime in the Garden (drop-in; no registration)
September 20, 2025 | San Luis Obispo | Workshop: Success with Landscape & Fruit Trees | Registration & Details
October 18, 2025 | San Luis Obispo | Workshop: Fire Prevention Strategies for Home Landscapes | Registration & Details

Above: A UC Master Gardener presents at a monthly "Advice to Grow By" free workshop.
𖡡 Garden of the Seven Sisters Demonstration Garden | San Luis Obispo