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Martial Cottle Park Spring Celebration, May 5

Join us for a Spring Celebration at Martial Cottle Park on Saturday, May 5, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. There will be children’s activities, local crafts, and food trucks. Meet the animals at the 4H parcel and visit the petting zoo.

The UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County will host gardening talks at the Master Gardener parcel and will feature a Master Food Preserver presentation, plus we'll have seedling sale of tomatoes, herbs, flowers, and succulents.

Contact Us

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

Contact our Help Desk (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
Subscribe to our monthly Tips and Events newsletter

Become a Master Gardener

Have you ever thought about becoming a Master Gardener? Do you have a love of gardening and a strong desire to share your knowledge? We're looking for people to help us give talks, advise school gardens, staff a helpline, work in demonstration gardens, and more! If you're interested, learn about the application process. The next training class will begin in January 2019.

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.

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.

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