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 27, 2025 | Oceano | Workshop: Growing and Preserving Blackberries
Aug 6, 2025 | San Luis Obispo | Lunchtime in the Garden (drop-in; no registration)
August 9, 2025 | Online (Zoom) | Info Meeting: UC Master Gardener Training Class
August 16, 2025 | San Luis Obispo | Workshop: Garden MythBusters 2.0
Sep 3, 2025 | San Luis Obispo | Lunchtime in the Garden (drop-in; no registration)
September 7, 14, 21, 28, 2025 | Oceano | Victory Garden Workshop Series:
September 7, 2025 | Week 1: Soil prep, seasonal crop planning, California native seeds
September 14, 2025 | Week 2: Water-wise irrigation, fruit trees, garden safety
September 21, 2025 | Week 3: Pest management, pollinators, seed starting
September 28, 2025 | Week 4: Composting, small-space gardening, raised beds, program graduation
September 20, 2025 | San Luis Obispo | Workshop: Success with Landscape & Fruit Trees
October 18, 2025 | San Luis Obispo | Workshop: Fire Prevention Strategies for Home Landscapes
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