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. |
Lynlee Austell |
619 523-1276
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Topics:
- Best Practices for Sustainable Landscape Maintenance
- Three Ways to Sustainability in the Landscape
- Change Labor Intensive Landscapes to Intensely Joyful Landscapes
- Drought Tolerant Design & Maintenance
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SD County |
Preferred Hours: |
Not Mon., Wed, Fri. mornings |
Equipment Needed: |
Screen and darkened room |
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Stephen Cantu |
619 479-6081
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Topics:
- Sustainable Landscape
- Owls: Boxes and Habitat
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Any |
Preferred Hours: |
Any |
Equipment Needed: |
Projector screen, darkened room. Wheelchair access. |
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Karan Cooper Greenwald |
619 224-0858
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Topics:
- Vegetable gardening 101
- All About Heirloom Tomatoes - from Seed to Salsa
Geographic Area: |
Flexible |
Preferred Hours: |
Spring and early summer |
Equipment Needed: |
Table for plants |
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Karan grows different types of heirloom tomatoes for the Point Loma Garden Club's annual plant sale and for her talks if requested. |
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Laura Eubanks |
619 207-8081
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Topics:
- Backyard Composting
- Vermicomposting
Geographic Area: |
South County Prefered |
Preferred Hours: |
Evenings, some weekends |
Equipment Needed: |
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Laura is a Master Composter and avid worm farmer! Turn your garbage into garden gold! |
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Karen Fleck |
619 501-7750
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Topics:
- Mini Gardens with Children
- Container Gardening
Geographic Area: |
East San Diego and surrounding areas |
Preferred Hours: |
Any |
Equipment Needed: |
None |
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Karen has been a Master Gardener since 1999. |
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Meredith French |
619 260-1588
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Topics:
- Creating Better Plant Portraits
- Creating a Habitat Garden and How to Become Certified
- The Unseen World in Your Garden - Life Cycles of Fauna that Keep Your Garden Healthy
Geographic Area: |
Central San Diego preferred (advance notice) |
Preferred Hours: |
Daytime preferred |
Equipment Needed: |
Projector screen, darkened room, laptop with projector if possible. |
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Meredith has been a Master Gardener since 2005 and has been a working professional photographer since 1980. |
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Charlotte Getz |
760 753-1005
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Topics:
- How to Start a School Garden
- Fall and Winter Blooming Plants with Sue Marchetti
Geographic Area: |
North San Diego Coastal |
Preferred Hours: |
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Equipment Needed: |
Easel, LCD projector and Screen, table |
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Charlotte has been a Master Gardener since 1998. |
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Carol Graham |
760 753-6757
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Topics:
- Lecture and Guided Tour (Given at Gardens in Encinitas)
- Compost: Great for Your Garden & Good for Your Community
- Exotic Fruits: Growing Your Own Slice of Paradise
Geographic Area: |
Del Mar to Southern Carlsbad, Coastal |
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Equipment Needed: |
Projection screen |
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Carol has been a Master Gardener since 1983. She has been an active member of the California Rare Fruit Growers organization for many years as well. |
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Paul Knowles |
619 955-2066
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Topics:
- Landscape Design Basics
- Roses
- Growing & Pruning Citrus
- Growing & Pruning Deciduous Fruit Trees
Geographic Area: |
East County, Central SD, North to La Jolla |
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Judy Macomber |
760 631-7886
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Topics:
- Pet Friendly Landscaping – Planting With Your Pooch & Other Pets
Geographic Area: |
Any |
Preferred Hours: |
Any |
Equipment Needed: |
None |
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John Marsh |
760 431-8970
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Topics:
- All Fruit Trees - Selection, Care & Pruning
- Tomatoes - Selection and Care
Geographic Area: |
North San Diego Coastal Area |
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Charles Robinson |
619 264-2131
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Topics:
- Staghorn Fern -- Propagation and Division
Geographic Area: |
San Diego Preferred |
Preferred Hours: |
Weekdays only |
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Cindy Sparks |
619 223-5515
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Topics:
- Drought Tolerant Gardening
- Sustainable Landscapes
Geographic Area: |
Metro area plus surrounding areas |
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Susan Taylor |
619 465-3509
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Topics:
- Vegetables, Citrus & Stone Fruit
- Vermiculture (worms)
Geographic Area: |
Central San Diego, La Mesa, El Cajon |
Preferred Hours: |
Any |
Equipment Needed: |
None |
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Susan has been a Master Gardener since 2005. |
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Marcia Van Loy |
858 278-7788
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Topics:
- Attracting Birds, Hummingbirds and Butterflies to Your Garden
Geographic Area: |
Any areas of the county |
Preferred Hours: |
Any |
Equipment Needed: |
Projection screen and microphone needed |
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Marcia has been a Master Gardener since 2001. |
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