209-228-3473
UC Merced Extension is proud to partner with the UC Cooperative Extension, to bring you the Merced County Master Gardener Program. Together, UC Cooperative Extension and the Merced County Gardner Program, seek to be the preferred source of research-based information on gardening, landscape and resource conservation for the residents of Merced County. Master Gardeners accomplish this through extension and informative outreach programs.
Hands-On Workshop Schedule:
You can apply for continuing education credit (CEU) through UC Merced Extension for an additional $40 for one CEU if you attend six workshops.
- Orchard Pruning
January 5, 2019 | 1 p.m.. to 3 p.m..
- Rose Pruning
January 26 | 10 a.m. to 12 noon
- Container and Small Space Gardening
February 9 | 10 a.m. to 12 noon
- Springing into Growing Veggies
March 9 | 10 a.m. to 12 noon
- Create a Living Succulent Wreath
March 30 | 10 a.m. to 12 noon
Seating is limited to 24 attendees and there is a $25 fee for supplies for this workshop. Payable by cash or check at the door.
- Waterwise Irrigation for the Homeowner
May 11 | 10 a.m. to 12 noon
- Sun-sational Succulents
June 29 | 10 a.m. to 12 noon
- Lawn Care for the Central Valley
July 13 | 10 a.m. to 12 noon
- Fall Gardening Workshop
September 7 | 10 a.m. to 12 noon
- Attracting Pollinators/Wildlife Habitat
September 21 | Time TBD
- Tree Selection & Planting
October 12 | Time TBD
- Grow Your Soil
November 16 | Time TBD
Workshop Cost
Upcoming workshops are free to attend unless otherwise stated. Suggested $5 donation.
RSVP
Call 209-385-7403 and reserve your place.
Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.. to 12 p.m.. and 1 to 5 p.m.
Location
Unless otherwise stated, all workshops are held at:
UC Cooperative Extension
2415 Wardrobe Avenue
Merced, Ca 95341
Lecture Series Schedule:
You can apply for continuing education credit (CEU) through UC Merced Extension for an additional $40 for .5 CEU if you attend six lectures.
- Elias Armenta | The Beauty and Wisdom of Designing with Drought Tolerant Plants
May 13, 2019 | 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon
- Ed Laivo | Fruit Tree High-Density Pruning and Planting
June 17, 2019 | 10:30 a.m. to TBD
- Chris Lewis, CNPS
July 9, 2019 | 10:30 a.m. to TBD
- Nicolai Laquaglia, CLIA | Tomatoes, What Works For Me!
August 12, 2019 | 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
- Bill Easton
October 14, 2019 | 10:30 a.m. to TBD
- Dr. Gordon Frankie
November 11, 2019 | 10:30 a.m. to TBD
Lecture Series Cost
Upcoming workshops are free to attend unless otherwise stated.
RSVP
Are not required unless otherwise stated.
Location
Unless otherwise stated, all lectures are held at:
UC Cooperative Extension
2415 Wardrobe Avenue
Merced, Ca 95341
UC Merced Extension Site Map