University of California Continuing Education Master Gardener Resources

The Spring Class Schedule of the Grow LA Vegetable Garden Initiative had no locations in the San Fernando Valley.  Since 1993, there have been 1,388 Master Gardeners trained.  They have served 2,059,408 Los Angeles County residents and earned 83,312 continuing education hours.

What Master Gardeners Offer to the Public

• UC-certification for Vegetable Gardeners Led by UC Master Gardener volunteers, these four-session classes for beginning gardeners are offered at many locations each spring and fall.

• Do you want a presentation for your group on a range of gardening topics? Request a Master Gardener speaker, here.

• Vegetable Gardening Handbook for Beginners (English/Spanish) 

• Helpful gardening articles.

• For more information on UC Cooperative Extension's gardening programs, please visit the Master Gardener Program.

•  Gardening Links - Los Angeles County (ucanr.edu)

• School Gardens - Los Angeles is home to many outstanding school gardens. UC Cooperative Extension provides support for Los Angeles County school gardens through the Master Gardener Program.

Master Gardeners help train teachers and students in sustainable gardening practices.

• Community Gardens - 
  • There are more than 90 community gardens in Los Angeles County.
  •  UC Cooperative Extension provides support for Los Angeles County community gardens through its Master Gardener Program. 
  • Master Gardeners volunteer at many area community gardens to train participants in sustainable gardening practices.
  • Community Garden Start-up Guide ( Spanish version ). The guide outlines easy steps for developing a community garden and includes a sample garden contract.
  • UC Master Gardener Program - YouTube

Our History - UC Master Gardener Program (ucanr.edu)

2023 UC Master Gardener Conference October 2-6, 2023 Tahoe City, California 

UCCE Master Gardeners of Orange County will offer the  next volunteer training class starting at the end of 2023 through mid-Spring 2024. They will begin communicating about the application process in the Summer of 2023.

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