One of the least-known treasure troves of information in San Diego County is that over three hundred Master Gardeners (MGs) provide home gardening and pest control information throughout the county, FREE to the public.

Master Gardeners are volunteers trained and supervised by the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE), part of UC’s Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

The mission of the UCCE is to conduct research on new pests and issues affecting the county, and to provide research-based information to the public. The County of San Diego provides funding to support the local UCCE office.
Inherent in the Master Gardener title lies the challenge to continue learning and to help other gardeners grow. This is a mission and devotion shared by every Master Gardener Program graduate.