Mariposa County

Master Gardener Program

UC Master Gardener volunteers are trained by the University of California and dedicated to educating and advising local home gardeners.  Mariposa Master Gardeners have contributed over 93,000 hours of community service since 1995!

OUR MISSION

To extend research based knowledge and information on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices to the residents of California and be guided by our core values and strategic initiatives. 

Upcoming Public Workshop

 

Pots of Possibility: Container Gardening

Sign up today online or give us a call at 209-966-2417

Upcoming Events

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Upcoming Master Gardener Workshops for 2025

How Can We Help?

Do you need help with your garden?  Have a pest problem?  Curious about what will grow well in our region? Contact our Helpline.

Plant-a-Row

The UC Master Gardener Plant-a-Row program in Mariposa County encourages donations of produce from growers and home gardeners to share with our community. Donations directly serve those with limited access to fresh fruits and vegetables. 

Drop offs may be made at the Master Gardener Booth at the Farmer's Market between May and October (Wednesdays 4:30-6:30 pm)

Donations may be made year round at:

Manna House

5127 Charles St. 

Mariposa CA 95338

209-742-7985

Mon-Fri 10:00-2:00

Heritage House/Alliance

5200 Highway 49N

Mariposa CA 95338

Mon-Fri 8:00-4:00

(Mondays esp. good)

Senior Center

5246 Spriggs Lane

Mariposa CA 95338

209-966-6632

Mon-Fri 8-11, 2-5pm

For large donations or questions, please contact us at 209-966-2417. 

Growing Garlic

Fall and winter is the time to let your garlic grow to be harvested in early to mid-summer. Although the weather is getting cold here in the foothills, we often have periods of warmer weather, so if you missed your November planting of garlic, you still have an opportunity. Here are some great resources for you from the UC Master Gardeners of Mariposa County.

 

Growing Garlic

Lessons from the School Garden

Join the UC Master Gardeners of Mariposa County and Wasuma Elementary School for "Lessons in the Garden." These short lessons for K-8 students are a welcome addition to any school garden program. 

 

 

 

 

Mariposa Creek Native Plant Demonstration Garden - Photo Courtesy of Jim and Betty Johnson
Mariposa Creek Native Plant Demonstration Garden - Photo Courtesy of Jim and Betty Johnson