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Monterey Bay Master Gardeners support school gardens
Teaching students how to plant, water, weed, harvest and prepare the food they have grown builds a knowledge base that supports healthy living and a healthy environment for the community of the future. We provide grants for up to $500.00 to schools that meet our criteria.
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Monterey Bay Master Gardeners host the Smart Gardening Faire(next Faire: 2011)
Master Gardener volunteers coordinate and direct the premier gardening event on the Central Coast of California. The Smart Gardening Faire brings together local garden-related businesses, water districts, purveyors of fine foods, great musicians, artists and craftspersons, wineries, educational organizations and the public for a day of family fun and entertainment. And along the way, visitors learn about sustainable gardening, wise use of water, landscaping with drought tolerant plants, Integrated Pest Management, and many other topics that can help make a difference in our children's future.

Monterey Bay Master Gardeners host the Master Gardener Tour
Every year visitors enjoy strolling through the several magnificent gardens featured on the inspiring Master Gardener Tour. It's a chance to see Master Gardener sustainable gardening techniques in action: drought tolerant plantings, efficient use of water in the landscape, beautiful native plants, Integrated Pest Management, and unique design features. Sales of tickets fund our projects and educational efforts.

Monterey Bay Master Gardeners participate in many local events
We distribute information at local events such as Earth Day celebrations and garden shows.

Other Monterey Bay Master Gardener projects include:
The Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly Project
Quail Hollow Ranch
The Beach Garden
Cooper-Molera Adobe gardens
La Mirada gardens
The Homeless Garden Project
Anzar High School garden
The Monterey Bay Master Gardener Hotline
School Garden consulting
www.montereybaymastergardeners.org
www.smartgardening.org

The Monterey Bay Master Gardeners is a 501(c)(3) organization and donations may be tax-deductible. Talk to your tax advisor.