While we cannot control wildfire, we can help minimize its destruction by practicing fire safe strategies which harden the landscape by reducing the vulnerability of your home and property to wildfire. UC Master Gardeners will teach you to identify problem areas, how you can make your landscape more…
Winter is the best time to prune deciduous fruit trees such as apple, peach, and plum. Appropriate pruning helps prevent disease and breakage of branches as well as encourages healthy fruit production. University of California Master Gardeners will demonstrate pruning techniques on trees in the…
Happy New Year to everyone! In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners, a weekly radio show, is back for the new year letting you know the latest in science-based advice for the local Orange County gardener. The first Thursday of every month, we bring you an hour of delightful conversation with two of the…
Join UC Master Gardeners and the Cabrillo College Horticulture Department to explore quick, easy ways to enhance your landscape aesthetics and take your landscape design to the next level at our next Home Gardener Days event! Instructor and Horticulture expert Nicky Hughes will provide a free 45 minute…
UC Master Gardeners of Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties
Full-day landscape design workshop in Cameron Park This full day workshop will provide basic principles of design while teaching lifelong skills to immediately apply at home. Whether you are a homeowner that needs some help redesigning your yard, a DIYer wanting basic installation techniques,…
Join an up-close rose pruning demonstration Join Dan Bowen and the Rose Garden Team for an up-close pruning demonstration in the Sherwood Demonstration Garden Rose Garden.
NOW is a great time to plan your 2026 gardening activities, whether you are considering improving your soil, growing vegetables, berries, fruit trees, or flowers, or changing your landscaping. Cooler weather gives you time to review the many choices and make some plans. In this class, we will…
Join Santa Barbara Master Gardeners in a Garden Workshop:Bare-Root Fruit TreesTopics covered: all about bare-root fruit trees, planting and care, get hands-on planting experience so bring gloves.
Join us on December 3rd for the 36th Annual Fall Desert Crops Workshop. Get up to date on the key issues affecting desert crops in our Valley through expert-led discussions. This FREE workshop offers a valuable opportunity to stay informed, connect with others and better understand the challenges facing our…
Join Santa Barbara Master Gardeners in a FREE online event on:Bare-Root Fruit TreesMaster Gardener, Janet Rogers, will share information on bare root fruit tree selection, planting, and care.