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UC Master Gardeners are here to help. There are many ways to ask your gardening questions.

Contact our Hotline (via telephone, online, or in person)
Talk to us at one of our classes or events
Visit one of our gardens when UC Master Gardeners are present
Come to our annual Spring Garden Market or Fall Garden Markets
Look at our Garden Help pages

Upcoming Events

Want to learn more about gardening, chat with UC Master Gardeners, or catch our next plant sale? See our Events Calendar for upcoming talks, courses, and more.

Fall Garden Market

Our big Fall Garden Market is taking place at Martial Cottle Park on October 7, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. We'll have winter vegetable seedlings and succulents for sale, and there will be children's activities, a Green Elephant sale, Hotline LIVE!, and more. Join us at this lively harvest festival at San Jose's newest park.

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Quarantines, Pests, Waterwise Tips

Fruit and Vegetable Quarantines

Asian Citrus Psyllid

There is currently one quarantine in effect in Santa Clara County, on citrus fruits and trees for the Asian Citrus Psyllid. See our Quarantine Information to learn more and view quarantine area map. Help contain the spread of this pest.

Waterwise Tips

Here are some useful tips and links for homeowners and gardeners who want to conserve water and manage their garden and landscape in a responsible manner. Learn about waterwise plants and gardening techniques, lawn replacement and rebate programs, gray water usage, and more.

What's New

Fall is a great time to plant delicious blackberries
Imagine plucking a sun-warmed raspberry or blackberry from its vine and popping it into your mouth — every time you walk to the garage or out the back...

Grow a fabulous off-season garden
Gardening in the cool season is easy and low-maintenance yet very productive. There are hundreds of varieties of vegetables, herbs, flowers, and ornamentals...

Tips for preparing your garden for autumn growing season
Harvesting may be in full swing, but fall will be here before you know it. This makes August the best time to start planning your autumn Morgan Hill...

Pests in the Urban Landscape

Master Gardener Handbook

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