Master Gardener Program
Plant-a-Row
The UC Master Gardeners Plant-a-Row program in Mariposa County promotes 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.
Runs from May through October
Donation Drop-off locations:
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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.
NOTICE: Seeds from China
Unsolicited seeds from China have been arriving in the United States. To ensure that those seeds do not pose a threat to US and California Agriculture, the USDA and the California Department of Food and Agriculture are collecting the seeds with their packaging. If you receive a seed packet from China:
- DO NOT plant it or open it!
- Write your name, address, email and phone number on a piece of paper
- If you accidentally opened the package, place the packaging and all seeds in a zip lock bag.
- Drop off your seed packet with your name, address, phone number and email address to the UC Cooperative Extension Office at 5009 Fairgrounds Rd., Mariposa CA 95338. We would be happy to send them in for you.
Please feel free to call us at 209-966-2417 with any questions.
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.
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.
Over the Garden Fence
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Winterize Your Vegetable Garden
With cold weather upon us, now is the time to prepare for next year's garden.
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.
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Master Gardener Calendar of Events
| Event Name | Date |
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| Coyote Fest | 9/24/2022 |
| Mariposa Farmer's Market | 9/28/2022 |
| Fall Plant Sale | 10/1/2022 |
| Mariposa Farmer's Market | 10/5/2022 |
| Mariposa Farmer's Market | 10/12/2022 |
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.
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 61,000 hours of community service since 1995!
