About UC Master Gardener Program(link is external)
Since 1980, the UC Master Gardener Program has helped deliver the University of California's pioneering research directly into the hands of those who share a passion for gardening and environmental stewardship. A program under UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR), we pride ourselves on being more than just a gardening program— we are in our communities helping build more sustainable landscapes.
The UC Master Gardener Program aims to extend research-based knowledge and information on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices to the residents of California. The program teaches people how to sustainably grow food and cultivate gardens to protect California's natural resources. By customizing local gardening outreach to account for unique local landscapes and the diversity of California's residents.