Gardening

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’…

The Palo Alto Demonstration Garden is open to the public every Saturday morning 10am-12noon from May through October with Master Gardeners on site to answer your gardening questions.https://ucanr.edu/site/uc-master-gardeners-santa-clara-county

The "Three Sisters" gardening technique is where corn, beans, and squash are planted together in a mutually beneficial arrangement. Enjoy a morning discussing the 3 Sisters planting method with UC Master Gardener Aparna Bugwadia. We will discuss the history of the 3 Sisters planting, and how it is a…

Visit us to see displays on hydroponics, growing composting, emerging tree pests, native plants, and a demonstration about sharpening tools. Spanish speaking Master Gardeners  will be on hand to talk about growing warm season vegetables.Plant Selections available for purchase:Tomatoes, peppers,…

The Palo Alto Demonstration Garden is open to the public every Saturday morning 10am-12noon from May through October with Master Gardeners on site to answer your gardening questions.https://ucanr.edu/site/uc-master-gardeners-santa-clara-county 

This webinar is part of the Integrated Pest and Pollinator Management series. Dr. Neal Williams, University of California Davis, will provide an overview of predictive framework (models) for assessing pesticide exposure risk to bees in working agricultural landscapes and evidence-based field studies to…

 Let’s talk summer gardening!Native bugs and beesHappy fruit trees!Tomatoes and veggies, please!Learn about attracting pollinators that make your garden successful, caring for fruit trees, and growing great tomato and vegetable harvests. Wildflower seeds available while supplies last.Presented By:…

 June is peak growing season, but it’s also prime time for pests in the vegetable garden! Join us for this informative workshop. We will explore how to identify, prevent, and manage common garden pests that threaten your crops. Learn about organic and integrated pest management (IPM)…

It's time to plant and care for your summer jewels, your warm-season vegetables, your most tasty tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash, and cucumbers. Learn how to water, feed, protect, and support your plants so you can grow a fruitful bounty. Which plants need pollinators to set fruit or are fussy about how…

The gardening technique of the "Three Sisters" where corn, beans, and squash are planted together in a mutually beneficial arrangement. Enjoy discussing the 3 Sisters planting method with UC Master Gardener Aparna Bugwadia. We will discuss the history of the 3 Sisters planting, and how it is a sustainable…