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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. 

 

UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County: Event

Community Ed Class-Compost, Worms, Recycling 

Nov 22, 2025

Saturday, NOV 22 10 AM -11:30 AM COMPOST, WORMS, RECYCLING  MADERA MG RANDY Master Gardener Randy will share the highlights of composting and keeping worms to make soil amendments, and demonstrate recycling practices that handle nearly all a household’s waste stream.  Learn the how’s and why’s…
UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County
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UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County: Event

Central Sierra: Turning Dirt Into Gold (EDC MG)

Oct 18, 2025

Nurturing soil is one of the best things you can do as gardener. Plants thrive in soil that is teeming with life. Learn why this really matters and how to modify your soils to improve plant health and reduce disease and pests.
UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County
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Field Day: Veg Production Systems - Thermal, CA (6-17-25)
UC Cooperative Extension Imperial County: Event

Field Day: Soil Conservation Practices for Managing Diseases, Nitrogen and Soil Health in Vegetable Production Systems

Jun 17, 2025

Mark you calendars and join the UCCE Imperial & Riverside advisers for a FREE, Field Day! Where you will learn about the benefits of different soil conservation practices including cover crop, compost and biochar use. Field day will be held in Thermal, CA on June 17, 2025. …
UC Cooperative Extension Imperial County
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Preserved peach products for workshop attendees to sample. Briana Swanson

St. Timothy's Community Garden in Gridley

May 27, 2025
Among community gardens in Butte County, The Garden at St. Timothy’s in Gridley is notable for offering people a full-circle experience, from growing, gleaning, and preserving food, to composting food waste.
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UC Master Gardeners of Amador County: Article

Press Release: New Green Waste and Food Scrap Drop Off Site for Amador County Residents

May 21, 2025
By Carletta Amatisto-Smith
County encourages residents to compost household organic wasteJackson, CA- In an effort to support California’s greenhouse gas emission goals and comply with Senate Bill 1383, Amador County is proud to announce the opening of a new compost collection center in Jackson. The Community Compost Site at Mother…
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UC Master Gardeners of Amador County: Event

Backyard Composting (Jackson)

Jun 14, 2025

Amador County Master Gardeners will cover practical ways to begin composting at home. In this informative class we will demonstrate the “Dump and Run” or “Cold” composting method. This process requires minimum effort to start and maintain and is an easy way to turn your kitchen scraps into ‘Garden Gold’…
UC Master Gardeners of Amador County
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Tending Your Soil
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Tending Your Soil

May 14, 2025

Community Center18041 Golden West St, Huntington Beach, 92648   No registration Required  
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
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Red worm. Jeanette Alosi

Worms in the Garden

April 29, 2025
Two of the most common earthworms found in our area are redworms and nightcrawlers.  Redworms (eisenia foetida, also known as red wiggler worms) are shallow dwellers, living in the top 12 inches of the soil.  These are the worms most commonly used for vermicomposting, a method of creating rich garden compost…
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UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties: Event

Home Composting Basics Workshop

May 18, 2025

Are you interested in learning how to make your own compost at home?Explore the art and science behind various composting methods from local Certified Master Composter and Master Gardener, Bridget Matz. Participants will learn how to transform their kitchen scraps and yard waste into a rich and…
UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties
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