Summer Garden Talks
In partnership with CARD, The Living Labs group of the UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are offering a morning of summer-related garden talks. Talks are free, but registration is required. 15 people per topic.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
8:45–10:30am
Chapman Park Teaching Garden
775 E 16th Street, Chico
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.
Register for Planting Vegetables for a Summer Garden
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.
Register for Support Your Plants!
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!
Register for Plant a Cutting Garden
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!