UCCE Master Gardeners of San Bernardino County

UCCE San Bernardino County Master Gardener July 2021 Spotlight: Debbie Schnur This month's UCCE San Bernardino County Master Gardener Debbie Schnur was frustrated by the amount of organic waste she saw being thrown in the trash.

A passion for gardening inspires many gardeners to want to learn more so they can become better gardeners. This desire to learn more leads many gardeners like Gretchen Heimlich-Villalta to the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Master Gardener program.

Summer gardens are just around the corner and I am so here for it!! I can't wait to harvest some fresh home-grown tomatoes! I'm looking forward to some sweet, warmed by the sun, fresh off the tree apricots and peaches. I'm delighted to see my deciduous trees leaf out.

As Master Gardeners we love to share our mantra right plant, right place, and many of us throw in right time as well. Planting the right plant (suited for your climate, microclimate etc.) in the right place (appropriate sun, soil, wind exposure etc.) helps your plants to survive and thrive.

What motivated you to be a University of California Cooperative Extension San Bernardino County Master Gardener? I first heard about the Master Gardener program on a camping trip.