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Spring 2026 Workshops
June
Seasonal Garden Series—Summer
In partnership with CARD, The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are offering a morning of summer seasonal garden talks. Participants will be able to pick the talks they wish to attend. Saturday, June 6, 8:45–10:30am
Chapman Park Teaching Garden, 15 people per topic
Session One, 8:45–9:30am, Pick one from the two topics listed below.
Planting Vegetables for a Summer Garden
Want some fresh vegetables from your garden this summer? We will be talking about warm season seeds and transplants that will provide a plentiful harvest for summer and fall harvest.
OR
Support Your Plants!
Whether you are growing vegetables or flowers, sooner or later you will need to provide support for your plants. Come learn about the various ways you can make garden supports easy and attractive using materials readily available.
Session Two, 9:45–10:30am, Pick one from the two topics listed below.
Plant a Cutting Garden with Warm Season Annuals
Let’s plant a cutting-garden with warm season annuals, starting with zinnias! We’ll discuss bed preparation, zinnia seed varieties, direct seeding and transplanting, problems and harvesting. Come prepared to do some planting!
OR
Tomatoes!!
Come learn everything you need to know to grow tomatoes, including varieties, starting, and staking. You will get a chance to plant your own seeds for your backyard garden!
About the Workshops
Registration
- Workshops are free—registration is required for all workshops.
- Participation is limited. Limit is indicated for each workshop.
- Registration is on a first come, first served basis.
- Heavy rain cancels outdoor workshops (unless noted); canceled workshops will be rescheduled.
Workshop Locations
- Bradley 2 at The Social 1400 W. 3rd St., Chico
- Chapman Park Teaching Garden at the Dorothy F. Johnson Center, 775 E 16th Street, Chico
- Demonstration Garden: Patrick Ranch, 10381 Midway, between Chico and Durham
- Pat’s Barn, Patrick Ranch, 10381 Midway, between Chico and Durham
- Terry Ashe Recreation Center, 6626 Skyway, Paradise
Questions? Need to cancel? Want to get on a Workshop Waiting List?
Please email us at anrmgbutte@ucanr.edu. Be sure to include your phone number in case we need to contact you.
Give a Gift to the UC Master Gardeners of Butte County
Gifts help support our workshops, the Demonstration Garden at Patrick Ranch, and Master Gardener community outreach projects in Butte County. Thank you! Your support is greatly appreciated!