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UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties

Compost & Soil Preparation

Good gardeners grow good soil. It's the soil that grows the garden. 

 

Vermiculture
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Vermiculture - Seal Beach

Apr 16, 2026

Vermiculture, the practice of using earthworms to enhance soil health and fertility, presents an exciting opportunity for sustainable gardening. Research has shown that vermicomposting can yield nutrient-dense compost that boosts plant growth while minimizing the need for chemical fertilizers, making it…
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
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Composting bins
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Compost Basics 101 - Yorba Linda

Apr 15, 2026

Just how does compost happen? Nature, as it recycles by decomposition, provides us with garden gold. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will teach you why it is important to recycle organic waste, about the right balance of greens, browns, air and water, and how soon you can expect your first batch!…
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
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UC Master Gardeners of Tuolumne County: Event

Central Sierra: Open Garden Day | Tuolumne Master Gardeners

Mar 7, 2026

Learn about Seed Starting and Reading Seed Labels The UCCE Tuolumne County Master Gardeners will be holding our March Open Garden Day at the Demonstration Garden on Saturday, March 7, from 10AM – 1PM.  The Demonstration Garden is located at 251 S. Barretta Street in Sonora, (Cassina High School…
UC Master Gardeners of Tuolumne County
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A happy gardener's hands in the soil. John Ober

Find Some Dirt!

February 23, 2026
Dirt is made up of four things: minerals (from decomposed rock), air, water, and organic matter. The organic material originates from living organisms (or stuff that was once alive), and a single teaspoon of soil may contain as many as 4 billion bacteria, 1 million fungi, 20 million actinomycetes and 300,000…
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a bed of bright tulips at the base of a tree inside a rock ring
UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin: Event

Central Sierra: Spring in the Tahoe Garden | South Lake Tahoe

May 2, 2026

Get your Lake Tahoe Garden Ready for Growing Season!  Join the UC Master Gardeners for a spring gardening course designed specifically for the Lake Tahoe Basin! This educational class welcomes local gardeners and homeowners eager to get their yards ready for the growing season. We’ll cover essential…
UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin
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Soil-The Foundation of Your Garden - Laguna Woods
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Soil-The Foundation of Your Garden - Laguna Woods

Feb 24, 2026

Good soil is the starting place for a great garden.  Learn what comprises healthy soil, about soil texture and structure, and how to protect, improve, and nurture soil. In this presentation, UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will discuss soil testing, aeration, and drainage. You’ll also learn…
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Composting 101 - Fullerton
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Composting 101 - Fullerton

Jan 17, 2026

Just how does compost happen? Nature, as it recycles by decomposition, provides us with garden gold. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will teach you why it is important to recycle organic waste, about the right balance of greens, browns, air and water, and how soon you can expect your first batch! …
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

Acid-loving Plants

December 11, 2025
By Trish Grenfell, Master Gardeners of Placer County Q:  I know that azaleas, camellias, and hydrangeas prefer an acid soil, but what does that mean? A:  While most of the plants that we grow in a garden prefer neutral to slightly acidic soil (pH range 6.0 -7.0), there are some…
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person squatting in a garden showing the loamy soil there
UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties: Event

Regenerative Soil Techniques for the Home Gardener

Nov 9, 2025

UC Master Gardeners of Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties invite our local community to join us to learn regenerative soil techniques that you can add to your gardening bag of tricks.Growing healthy soil helps the home gardener grow vibrant veggies and herbs, bountiful fruit trees and gorgeous flowers.We…
UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties
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UC Master Gardeners of Amador County: Event

Central Sierra: Vermicomposting (Jackson)

Nov 8, 2025

Learn all about composting with worms:What worms to useHow to care for and feed themHow to set up your own worm binHow to harvest and use castingsHow to build your …
UC Master Gardeners of Amador County
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