New Beginnings for Humboldt and Del Norte Master Gardeners Welcome New Program Coordinator and New Online Resources

Apr 15, 2020

Spring is a time for renewed optimism in our gardens and the Master Gardener Program. Our dedicated core group is always ready to assist with answers and advice. We are growing and excited to share our training and experience with our communities. Sherida Phibbs, our new Master Gardener Program Coordinator for the Humboldt and Del Norte Counties will be working to expand community outreach and education to the public.

Sherida states “I enjoy planning and creating projects and events for Master Gardeners who then can showcase their skills and knowledge for our community. Being a Master Gardener Coordinator gives me the opportunity to make a difference for my fellow Master Gardeners and my community”.

 Newly Revised Website

We have been busy as bees launching our UC Master Gardeners of Humboldt and Del Norte Counties Website. Our website will be useful for both the new gardener and the advanced gardener. Web pages include various topics with organized resource links. In response to our community's interest in growing your own Victory Garden, make sure you visit our Edible Garden page for how to get started with vegetable gardening, climate zones, vegetable planting calendars, vegetable specific growing and pest information. Our website is an ongoing work in progress as we continue to add additional content and resources for you.

Advise to Grow By - Ask a Master Gardener Help Desk

Our Help desk is a free public service available to the home gardener in the Humboldt and Del Norte Counties. Our team of Master Gardeners can assist you with questions about home horticulture and pest management.  To assist you with your inquiry complete and submit a Help Desk Ticket online.  Your question will be submitted to our Help Desk Team.  

Follow Us on Facebook

If you haven't found us on Facebook you will want to.  Our new beginnings include social media presence as we share with you pictures of our Master Gardeners' gardens, updates to our website, events and other interesting topics.  Make sure to like and follow us to stay connected.

Newsletters and Announcements

Spring 2020 is our first newsletter edition.  Our way of staying connected with you is through our newsletter and announcements. Sign up for newsletter

Virtual Webinars

Our team of Master Gardeners are currently working on developing virtual webinars that you will be able to attend in the comfort of your own home.  Our first virtual webinar series is "Right Plant Right Place" which will include growing your own vegetable gardens as well as your home landscape. Stay connected through Facebook and our Newsletter for announcements and registering for our Virtual Webinars when they become available.