Community Programs

UC Master Gardeners partner with a variety of community organizations to spread practical, science-based gardening information.

For elementary school children

School Garden Advice Team	Educators and parent volunteers learn how to start, maintain, and utilize a school garden
Mornings at Martial Cottle Park	1st–5th graders go on field trips to learn about gardens from UC Master Gardeners
Generation Connection	2nd graders go on field trips to learn about gardens at the Santa Clara Adult Education garden classroom

For specific groups

La Mesa Verde	Low-income families learn how to plant and maintain vegetable gardens
Corporate Outreach	Employees at companies learn about gardening
Green Gardener Program	Landscape professionals are trained to use sustainable maintenance practices
Speakers Bureau	Community groups request a UC Master Gardener speaker for a gathering

For everyone

Old Time Farm and Garden Show	Monthly community radio show
Going Native Garden Tour	Annual free tour of native plant gardens
Libraries, community centers, and other venues	Free or low-cost talks and courses on seasonal gardening topics

Friends of Master Gardeners

Friends of Master Gardeners is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that fundraises to support the many varied activities that the Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County provide, including the programs listed above. We welcome your support through our plant sales (see our Event Calendar) and by direct donations.