Rangelands

These weeds displace natives, decrease wildlife habitat, and reduce recreational and land values.  Discover ways to identify, control, and report invasive weeds of county-wide concern.  Then, we will take a look at weeds commonly found in the home landscape, their culture, and control strategies.

Dive Deep into Your Garden's Water Use With a changing climate, we can expect frequent and large variations in temperature and rain/snowfall.  This class looks at why it is important to conserve water not just in periods of drought but also in periods of plenty.  We will discuss various…

2026 Plant Sales The UC Master Gardener Program of El Dorado County is happy to bring you our annual plant sales! Saturday, April 11 is our edibles sale. Get here early to find vegetables, herbs, fruit, edible flowers, and seeds nurtured by our very own Master Gardeners here in our own backyards…

Your Home Can Survive a Wildfire.  Learn how to greatly reduce the chance that a devastating wildfire will wipe out your home- through effective home hardening retrofits beforehand and proper landscaping.   Videos, physical examples of items to incorporate, and a…

It's cheaper, offers endless variety, opens doors to unusual plants, and is genuinely fun! This class will teach you everything you need to know about seeds—from selecting the right varieties to timing your plantings for optimal results. You'll learn proven techniques for seed starting success, discover…

Spend the day digging into research-based soil management strategies to support resilient rangelands!  Agenda Managing California annual rangelands from the soil upCompost, carbon, climate, cowsEfficacy of soil health practices across a rangeland productivity gradientLinking soil microbial…

Are your weeds taking over? Would you like to control them without harsh chemicals? This Master Gardener-led class will show you how. The class will focus on sustainability based on integrated pest management (IPM) and utilizing multiple tools and practices.  

Attendees are invited to celebrate the launch of the Corte Madera Library Seed Library at this seed swap. Marin Master Gardeners will discuss planting for pollinators, edible gardening, companion planting, seed saving and more.There will be gardening activities for all ages.

Join the UC ANR Forest Stewardship team, UC ANR Woody Biomass Advisors, and the Biochar Coalition to learn about biochar applications for small forest landowners. Forest landowners and managers, natural resources professionals and students, and interested members of the public are welcome to attend. …

Propagation of plants can be a gardener’s super power. But it can also mean lots of struggles. Come and learn ways that you too can be successful when it comes to starting seeds. Learn how to read a seed packet to optimize your harvest. Identify the tools you need and learn how to repurpose things you…