Event Participation Request
Would you like UC Master Gardeners at your next event? If you are having an event that would attract people interested in gardening, we may be able to provide an information table and/or a children's activities table staffed by UC Master Gardeners. Complete the Event Request form on our website at least four weeks in advance and we'll see what we can do.
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Insect Identification
The Master Gardeners are happy to help with insect identification. In order for us to do so, please provide information about where the insect(s) were found, specifics about the size, and close-up photos, showing front/back/top/bottom views. However, ...
Composting
The UCCE Composting Education Program is a partnership with the cities and county of Santa Clara to educate the community about composting. Their website has a lot of information about composting including: A summary of composting basics A schedule ...
School Garden Advice
Need help with a school garden? Be sure to check out all of the useful school garden advice we have gathered for you. If you need additional assistance, we can work with you to advise, mentor and answer gardening questions. Please complete and submit ...
Citrus Tree Problems
If you have problems with a citrus tree—including orange, lemon, lime—UC has resources that may help: Citrus Diseases and Disorders of Leaves and Twigs covers a range of problems including branch dieback, sooty mold, yellow leaves, and more. This ...
Can I Get a Home Visit or Hire a Master Gardener?
Master Gardener volunteers do not do any work in private gardens, but we do have many resources available to you. Call or email us: the Help Desk is staffed by Master Gardener volunteers on non-holiday weekdays. We answer horticultural questions for ...