UC Master Gardeners of Merced County

08/31/2026

This September, the UC Master Gardeners of Merced County are hosting informative workshops on seed saving and gardening techniques. Don't miss our sessions on September 5th and 15th, designed to enhance your gardening skills and knowledge. Join us to learn how to cultivate your garden effectively.

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08/29/2026

Come to our Introduction to Seed Starting FREE Public Workshop next Saturday, September 5 from 10 am - 12 noon at the UC Cooperative Extension Classroom at 2145 Wardrobe Ave, Merced. Learn more here - https://conta.cc/3Uffa9A

07/29/2026

Grow something new this year! Stop by the Merced County Library - Seed Library and pick up free vegetable seeds to start your home garden! We currently have a variety of vegetable seeds available.

✅ No library card needed
✅ Free of charge
✅ Limit 4 packets per visit

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or planting your first pot on a windowsill, stop by Merced County Library and see what's in stock!

Seeds are available while supplies last.

Have gardening questions? Call the UC Master Gardener Help Line: 209-385-7403 or visit their website: www.ucanr.edu/sites/mgmerced

07/12/2026

Thank you Cathy F, UC Master Gardener of Merced County for the informative house plant presentation today. Cathy showed over 30 of her personal houseplants, identified with their common and botanical names, grouped on a continuum of water care needs. She showed videos on what to look for when selecting a house plant and common pest problems from UC IPM (https://share.google/IlbuJ7S5Neox9GU8H).

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07/12/2026

06/23/2026

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06/01/2026

Read about our new 2026 Master Gardener volunteers, the upcoming Merced County Fair June 10 -14, June workshops, a pest alert, and more.
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06/01/2026

Consumer Alert!

If you purchased grapevines, citrus plants or fruit trees on or after April 21 from Costcos in northern CaliforniaA, there is a risk that the plants may have an invasive pest, the glassy winged sharpshooter. Costco Wholesale is acting as a fully cooperative partner, working closely with county agricultural commissioners to directly contact affected members. Read the full announcement from the Merced County Agricultural Commissioner

The Merced County Department of Agriculture, in coordination with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), announced today that while a portion of suspect nursery shipments from Costc

03/25/2026

Join us for our next public workshop!
UC Master Gardeners of Merced County presents "Less Toxic Insecticides", a Public Workshop on Saturday, April 4th from 10am-12pm.
Presenter: Tom Dinwoodie, UC Master Gardener of Merced

Topics covered:
-How to select insecticides
-Choose products that target specific pests
-Cultural and biological controls of insects
-OMRI label meaning
-Learn to "Read the Label" activity

Photo Credits- UCANR Bug Squad Blog

* Walk-ins are encouraged and welcome
* Free event - Donations Accepted
Register Here: https://conta.cc/41u8zIs