Pruning plants is like getting your haircut. First you need to visualize what you'd like the plant to look like long term. Just like a barber, you need to have the right tools. Then there are some dos and don'ts, proper times of the year, and some basic principles that will turn any gardener into a…
Are you brand new to gardening, but have a burning desire to learn proper practices? Have you had some gardening experience, but not much success achieving healthy plants? Plan to attend MG Sheri Burke's free public education class on "Back to Basics.
Dive into the world of container gardening with Master Gardeners. Learn everything you need to know to create a thriving container garden in any space – from choosing the right container, to plant selection and planting techniques, and the how to-s of container plant care.
Five Steps to Avoid Becoming THE Problem in YOUR Vegetable Garden. I have been growing my own vegetables for the last thirty years. I have grown vegetables in the ground, raised beds, and containers. During those years I have enjoyed good and bad harvests. Sometimes the problems which resulted in a poor…
Most gardeners are aware of plant diseases that can wreak havoc in their gardens. If you grow fruit trees, you may be confronted with curled, reddened peach leaves (peach leaf curl fungus). If you grow apples or pears, your trees may sometimes look like they were scorched with a blow torch (fire blight…
Gardens are always changing: plants grow, soils change, leaves fall, and weeds sprout. All plants, whether in your garden or in your home, need consistent maintenance and care.
The application process for the UC Master Gardeners of Merced County's 2026 Training Class will open in fall 2025. Any Merced County adult resident with an interest in horticulture (plants, lawns, trees, vegetables and more) and public service are encouraged to apply for the Master Gardener Program.
Send us an email anrmgmerced@ucanr.edu Visit our information booth at the Merced Farmer's Market on the first and third of most Saturdays from 8-11am (March- October). Attend one of our monthly community workshops. Click here to view the event calendar. Subscribe to our public newsletter.
Master Gardeners are trained educational outreach volunteers with the University of California Cooperative Extension program; they provide practical scientific horticulture and gardening information to gardeners in their communities across California.
We are here to answer your questions and address needs. We are picking up messages several times per day. Phone: 209-223-6838 Email: mgamador@ucanr.edu On-line: Ask a Master Gardener Please check back for updated information.
