Sunlight on a tiny plant sprouting in a mound of compost

Earth Friendly Gardening: Improving Your Soil

Date & Time

August 23, 2026 from 10:00am to 12:00pm

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Venue

UCSC Arboretum

1156 High St
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
United States

Ticket Price

$0.00

This is an in-person event

About the Event

Healthy soil is the foundation of an earth-friendly garden  Join the UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties for this hands-on workshop exploring practical, science-based ways to improve your soil and grow healthier plants.

Earth-friendly Gardening focuses on sustainable practices that support the broader environment while making gardening easier and more resilient. In this session, you’ll learn how to improve soil structure, encourage beneficial soil life, assess drainage, and choose amendments that support long-term soil health in your yard, containers, or community garden.

Arboretum admission can be purchased directly through the registration page when reserving your spot and includes full access to the Arboretum and Botanic Garden as well as the class.

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Event Contacts

Patricia Bennett

Master Gardener
pmb1351@gmail.com