UC Master Gardeners of Tuolumne County

06/10/2026

June 2, 2026 in the Demo Garden. Showy milkweed (Asclepias speciosa) with pollinators Valley carpenter bee (Xylocopa sonorina), and Western honey bee (Apis mellifera).

05/14/2026

Behind every UC Master Gardener program is a volunteer who showed up, got trained, and gave their time to their community. Today - Giving Day- you can give back to them.

Your gift supports the county programs that make this volunteer-powered work possible across California. Donate to the UC Master Gardeners of Tuolumne County: https://give.ucanr.edu/campaigns/tuolumne-county-master-gardener-program



Photo credit: UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
Photo description: A UC Master Gardener volunteer demonstrates a hands-on gardening technique at a community event booth.

Behind every UC Master Gardener program is a volunteer who showed up, got trained, and gave their time to their community.

This UC ANR — May 14–15 — you can give back to them. Your gift supports the county programs that make this volunteer-powered work possible across California.

Find your local program and give at https://give.ucanr.edu/pages/uc-master-gardener-program



Photo credit: UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
Photo description: A UC Master Gardener volunteer demonstrates a hands-on gardening technique at a community event booth.

05/04/2026

Did you know that our local Master Gardeners publish weekly articles about gardening in Tuolumne County? 🌱🍅🌳

Read about Heat Problems with Vegetables and more on our website!

Heat Problems with Vegetablesby UCCE Master Gardener Jim Bliss

04/08/2026

May 2nd is our annual plant sale from 9:00am - 2:00pm!

Join us at our Demonstration Garden located at 251 Barretta St. in Sonora, CA. Sales are by cash or check only. Please bring your own boxes to take your new plants home!

03/05/2026

We are holding the annual Tuolumne County Master Gardener plant sale on May 2nd from 9:00am until 2:00pm at the Master Gardener demonstration garden! We will have vegetable starts, herbs, perennials, succulents, and more for sale!

The demonstration garden is located at Cassina High School, the address is 251 Barretta St. in Sonora, CA.

02/20/2026

The snow is melting just in time for our annual Seed Share Event! Join us tomorrow, 2/21. Your $10 donation provides up to 10 seed packets. Join us for talks on composting, pest identification, healthy soil, and seed saving!

View the seed catalogs and learn more at this link: https://focusnews.org/seed-share/

02/09/2026

We ran out of chairs in the Demo garden on Saturday 2/7/26. Thank you Chase Anderson and James Bliss for all the information on pruning!

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays!

🌟 Happy Holidays from UC Master Gardeners! 🌟
Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and a happy New Year!
As we close out 2025, we're grateful for the incredible community of volunteers, partners, and supporters who help us grow healthy gardens and strong communities across California.

May your holidays be filled with joy, warmth, and time spent with loved ones. Whether you're planning next season's garden, enjoying some well-deserved rest, or sharing homegrown harvests with family and friends, we hope this season brings you peace and happiness. 🌿✨

Please note: The UC Master Gardener Statewide Office will be closed through January 5th. We'll return with fresh energy and exciting plans for 2026!
From all of us at the UC Master Gardener Program, thank you for being part of our growing community. Here's to another year of learning, growing, and connecting together! 🌱💚

Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year!

Photo Credit: UC Regents
Photo Description: Large pinecone on the forest floor.

12/03/2025

Today, your support grows gardens that grow communities. 🌱

On , we ask that you invest in UC Master Gardeners to expand education, resources, and support for school and community gardens statewide. Let’s make sustainability flourish — together! 💚


🔗https://give.ucanr.edu/forms/CentralSierraUCCE

12/02/2025

Decemberrrrrr!