Master Gardeners are volunteers trained and certified by the University of California Cooperative Extension. Each volunteer has successfully completed a 50-hour program of instruction in basic horticulture and pest management. Master Gardeners assist the Cooperative Extension by extending information on gardening and pest management to the public.
The Master Gardeners listed below are available to give presentations on the topics indicated. Please contact the speaker at least two weeks before a presentation is desired. Speakers may charge a few dollars to cover their expenses.
| Clara Arvai | (619) 562-8972
arvailac@aol.com |
Topics: Preserving Flowers
IPM - Growing a Garden the Least Toxic Way
Propagation (cuttings, seeds, divisions)
Geographic Area: East County*
Preferred Hours: Daylight hours
Equipment Needed: Two long tables for exhibits
Notes: * Maximum, about 20 mile radius from Santee. |
| Gail Ashton-Morrison | (619) 284-1413
gailashtonmorrison@cox.net |
Topics: Bulbs
Geographic Area: Flexible
Preferred Hours:
Equipment Needed: Slide projector
Notes: |
| Rose Crawford | (760) 598-8186
melandrose@cox.net |
Topics: Composting
Worm Composting
Geographic Area: North County preferred
Preferred Hours: Daylight hours
Equipment Needed:
Notes: |
| Roger English | (619) 582-3794
rozluvr@cox.net |
Topics: Most any topic on roses
Geographic Area: San Diego County
Preferred Hours:
Equipment Needed:
Notes: |
| Karen L. Fleck | (619) 501-7750
jkfleck@cox.net |
Topics: Container Gardening
Mini-Gardens with Children
Geographic Area: East San Diego and surrounding areas
Preferred Hours:
Equipment Needed:
Notes: |
| Meredith French | (619) 260-1588
frenchfoto@cox.net |
Topics: Photographing Plants
The Development and Dedication of Zoro Garden
Creating a Habitat and How to Become Certified
Geographic Area: Central San Diego preferred (advance notice)
Preferred Hours:
Equipment Needed: Projector screen, darkened room, laptop with projector if possible.
Notes: All are PowerPoint presentations and are continuously updated. Meredith is a working professional photographer with 30 years experience. |
| Charlotte C. Getz | (760) 753-1005
cgetz@adelphia.net |
Topics: Gardening with Children
How to Start a School Garden
Spring and Fall Blooming Trees
Geographic Area: North San Diego County
Preferred Hours:
Equipment Needed: Easel, Slide projector and Screen
Notes: |
| Carol Frye Graham | (760) 753-6757
|
Topics: Guided Tours and Lecture Given at Quail Botanical Gardens*
Compost: Great for Your Garden & Good for Your Community
Exotic Fruits: Growing Your Own Slice of Paradise
Geographic Area: North County - Coastal
Preferred Hours:
Equipment Needed:
Notes: * Quail Gardens is a county park property in Encinitas. Free on first Tuesday of each month (Quail’s free day). $10.00 per person admission fee other days. |
| Suzie Heap | (619) 435-5530
suzieheap@aol.com |
Topics: Bamboo
Geographic Area: Flexible
Preferred Hours:
Equipment Needed: Screen or White Wall
Notes: |
| Shirley Larson | (858) 272-9752
sjlarson@cts.com |
Topics: Bamboo
Geographic Area: Flexible
Preferred Hours:
Equipment Needed: Screen or White Wall
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| John Marsh | (760) 431-8970
Jmarsh1452@sbcglobal.net |
Topics: Care & Pruning Fruit Trees (Lecture and Demonstration)
Geographic Area: North San Diego Coastal Area
Preferred Hours:
Equipment Needed:
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| Bob Miller | (619) 460-5943
rgmiller05@cox.net |
Topics: Cool Season Vegetables
Warm Season Vegetables
Starting a Vegetable Garden
Growing Citrus
Deciduous Fruit Trees
Geographic Area: South of Hwy. 52
Preferred Hours:
Equipment Needed: Prefer PowerPoint
Notes: |
| Charles Robinson | (619) 264-2131
ctrob71@aol.com |
Topics: Staghorn Fern -- Propagation and Division
Geographic Area:
Preferred Hours: Weekdays only
Equipment Needed:
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