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 share research-based information produced by the University with the public. The Master Gardener role is primarily that of “educator"
September 13, 10am -2pm
SLO Botanical Garden - El Chorro Regional Park
"EDIBLE" FESTIVAL:
Come and taste locally grown tomatoes and basil at our second annual Tomato Extravaganza, an edible festival, on September 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the SLO Botanical Garden’s new Oak Glen Pavilion.
Gardeners and tomato lovers: Do not miss this free annual celebration of one of America's most flavorful and versatile fruits.
- Taste: Many types of homegrown tomatoes and basils.
- Vote for the Best Tasting Varieties
- Listen to mini-seminars
- 11am - Food Safety and the Garden
- Noon - Ethnobotany of basil
- 1 pm - Overwintering your Tomato plants.
- Children - Make your own Mr. and Mrs. Tomato Heads!
Download Tomato Extravaganza Flyer
For more information contact the UCCE Master Gardeners at 781-5939 on Monday and Thursday, 1 to 5 p.m., in Arroyo Grande at 473-7190 on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or in Templeton at 434-4105 on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon. or email mgsanluisobispo@ucdavis.edu.
Master Gardener Helpline
The Helpline program provides expert advice to SLO county communities. Offices are in Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo, and Templeton.
SLO County Farmer's Markets
Master Gardener volunteers provide expert advice at SLO county Farmer's Markets
Garden Based Learning
Master Gardener volunteers work with school garden programs.
Master Gardener Training Program
Master Gardener applicants, once accepted into the program, are trained experts in various aspects of horticulture and plant science.
Demonstration Gardens
San Luis Obispo Master Gardeners have developed and maintain several demonstration gardens in different climate zones in the county.
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