Master Gardeners of San Bernardino County

The goal of the University of California Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program in San Bernardino County is to serve as an objective, research-based resource to the gardening public regarding all aspects of sustainable landscaping, backyard food production (vegetables, fruits, and herbs), and school/community garden startup and management. Lavender Festival Our Master Gardeners are University of California trained volunteers who come from all walks of life. They have completed extensive coursework and certification, have provided over 13,000 hours of expert gardening knowledge throughout San Bernardino and neighboring counties, and have completed over 6,000 hours of university based continuing education. Master Gardeners are members of your community who have applied to and are trained by Cooperative Extension experts in various aspects of plant science. Master Gardeners volunteer through their local Cooperative Extension office to extend information to their community. Volunteers are guided by UC Cooperative Extension advisors and must adhere to strict ethical guidelines. Master Gardeners are enthusiastic, willing to learn and help others, and able to communicate with diverse groups of people. Experience and background in gardening are not prerequisites to becoming a Master Gardener