The University of California Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program is a voluntary educational program. The purpose is to teach people more about home horticulture and to effectively extend the research-based information produced by the University to the public. The Master Gardener role is primarily that of "educator".

Backyard Gardeners-Contact:

Master Gardeners in San Luis Obispo:
2156 Sierra Way, Suite C
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 781-5939 or (805) 781-1429

http://groups.ucanr.org/slomg/ Email:mgsanluisobispo@ucdavis.edu

Master Gardeners Office Hours:

San Luis Obispo Office
Monday and Thursday, 1:00p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone: 805-781-5939

Templeton Office
350 N Main Street, Suite B 
Wednesday 9:00a.m. to 12:00p.m.
Phone: 805-434-4105

Arroyo Grande Office
810 W. Branch Street Wednesday
9:00a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Phone: 805-473-7190

The Master Gardeners maintain an active website with information about local activities and gardening. Click http://groups.ucanr.org/slomg/ link with their webpage.