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UC Master Gardeners of Amador County

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Are you interested in becoming a Master Gardener? 

Do you enjoy getting your hands dirty? Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge? Do you want to meet new people who share your gardening passion? Then you may be the ideal candidate to become a UCCE Master Gardener. You will be trained by the University of California Cooperative Extension in science-based horticulture and then volunteer to teach others on sustainable gardening practices.

Amador County Training begins January 2026

More InformationSee our website Become a Master Gardener

Or, click the button below to add your email to the interest list and receive communications about the orientation and training. 

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Have a gardening question? 

Ask Us! 

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Master Gardener volunteers work in the community providing public education classes on a variety of home gardening topics including fire resilient landscape, pollinator habitat, home orchard care, vegetable gardening and more! Keep an eye out for Master Gardeners at local events like the county fair, farmers markets and many other outreach events throughout the year. Volunteers are here to help you solve your garden problems and mysteries.

Office hours: 10am-1pm, Tues., and Thurs.
Office location: 12200-B Airport Rd., Jackson

You can also leave a message on our office telephone: 209-223-6838, or use the “Ask a Master Gardener” option below. We’ll get back to you!

Master Gardeners are also on Facebook and You Tube

Phone: 209-223-6838

Email: mgamador@ucanr.edu

 Ask a Master Gardener 

 

Upcoming Events

UCCE Master Gardeners offer free classes on various gardening topics throughout the year.  Check our calendar for upcoming classes each month.

Events Calendar

Newsletter & Event Updates

Would you like updates and information about Public Education Classes and Events from the Master Gardeners? Add your name to our newsletter and events update list to get the latest information.

Free copies are available at any of our county offices. Or Click image for eBook.
Free copies are available at any of our county offices. Or Click image for eBook.

Contribute for a Better Future

Upcoming Events

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Event Date
October 9, 2025

New Master Gardener Orientation- Jackson

The New Master Gardener Orientation meeting is designed to give potential volunteers more information about the program, it's history and goals. The first step to becoming a Master Gardener is to…
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Event Date
October 18, 2025

Firewise Landscaping at Pioneer Veterans Hall

The service project is an opportunity to engage community volunteers in demonstrating why and how to create Defensible Space and Firewise Landscaping around a multi-use public meeting hall, the…

Office Locations

General Services Administration Building

12200B Airport Road
Jackson, CA 95642
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Email the Master Gardeners with your garden questions.

Mission Statement

Our mission is simple: "To extend research-based knowledge and information on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices to the residents of California."