Organic Gardens

UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County: Event

Garden Irrigation Event

Jun 13, 2026

Join Santa Barbara Master Gardeners in a workshop on:Garden Irrigation We will cover hands-on demonstrations, automated low-maintenance systems, simple design approaches, and DIY installation and maintenance techniques.Saturday, June 13, 2026, 10 am - 12 pmMesa Harmony Garden

UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County

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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County: Event

Garden Talk: Accessible - Adaptive Gardening

Jun 1, 2026

Join Master Gardeners in a Garden Talk on Accessible - Adaptive Gardening We will cover how to enjoy gardening regardless of limitations and how to adapt to your needs, abilities, and preferences. June 1, 2026 | 7:00PM to 8:00PMThis is a free online event.

UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County

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UCCE in Santa Barbara County: Event

Garden Workshop: Backyard Composting

May 23, 2026

Join Master Gardeners in a garden workshop at the Santa Maria Public Library on Backyard Composting We will cover why we should compost, how it works, what materials are needed, methods and their pros and cons, the do's and don'ts, and troubleshooting issues. May 23, 2026 | 11AM to…

UCCE in Santa Barbara County

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UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County: Event

Central Sierra: Composting and Vermiculture | El Dorado County

Sep 26, 2026

Turn waste into a nutrient rich organic material for your garden. Join Master Gardener Cindy Young to learn how compost provides valuable nutrients for your garden soil. Compost also helps retain moisture, which saves water, suppresses weeds, prevents soil erosion, and loosens compacted soils for…

UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County

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Green waste compost piled in a wire mesh container, next to mulch in a wood framed wire container.

Urban & Community IPM Webinars: Event

When Composting Goes Rotten

Jun 18, 2026

Learn the common mishaps to avoid when composting as well as how to manage pests when they arrive. From maggots to rats to bears, the pests of compost piles CAN be successfully managed!

Urban & Community IPM Webinars

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Young man examines a pinkish white flower on a green shrub with a hand lens.

Urban & Community IPM Webinars: Event

Test Your Pest ID Knowledge

May 21, 2026

Join us for this fun and interactive session where we will “quiz” attendees on look-alike pests, what’s causing plant damage, good bug vs. bad bug, weed ID, and more.

Urban & Community IPM Webinars

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UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County: Article

Central Sierra: Seed Starting Using the Winter Sowing Method

December 22, 2025

By Robin E Martin

What is the Winter Sowing method of seed starting? An effective, simple, and low-cost seed starting method, Winter Sowing is the process of starting seeds in containers outside during the winter months. Planting seeds in clear or translucent containers, such as milk jugs, creates a greenhouse effect,…

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Livestock & Range: Article

Compost Field Day - Hollister, CA

September 24, 2025

By Fadzayi E Mashiri

The Coalition of Food Safety & Sustainability, co-sponsored by CCOF and WGA, is hosting a Compost Field Day to explore how compost can be safely and effectively integrated into produce safety and sustainability practices. DetailsDate: Wednesday, October 15, 2025Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pmLocation:…

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Green Blog: Article

UC ANR shares prospects for sustainably farming the ‘agave rush’

July 9, 2025

By Caroline D Champlin

The popularity of farming agave is taking off in California, with climate change motivating growers to consider planting drought-tolerant crops. With all that buzz, UC Organic Agriculture Institute hosted a field day for current and prospective agave growers to learn more about farming the plant with…

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