Gardening

Learn about light, climate, and other conditions needed to grow indoor plants successfully. Discuss plant selection, proper soil mix, care and maintenance, and what to do to fight diseases and pests.  The first 24 attendees to arrive for the presentation will receive a free houseplant and other…

Are you looking to change your landscape to a low water habitat friendly oasis?  UC Master Gardeners will introduce you to the beauty and benefits of native plants.  Fall is for planting Natives! Go California native to add color, variety and beauty to your garden.Yes, Registration Requested …

Join UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County in a free garden workshop.CompostingSaturday, November 1, 202510 am - 12 noonThe topics being covered are: Why should we compost, How does it work, What materials are needed, Methods: pros/cons and dos/don'ts, and Trouble shooting. 

This week on In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners, we revisit a show from 2017 when UC MG Ann Liu traveled to and interviewed Michael Dehart, Grounds and Gardens Supervisor at the Getty Villa in Malibu, CA. Together, they take listeners through a tour of the four gardens: Outer/Inner Peristyles, Herb…

Prepare the Garden for Healthy Spring GrowthFall is the time to prep your garden for healthy and vigorous spring growth. This free outdoor class will introduce a variety of fall gardening topics including fall planting, fall and winter watering, winter protection of garden plants and irrigation systems…

 Come learn about integrating California native plants, and the helpful species that need them, into your gardening. Master Gardeners and Harvest for the Hungry Garden’s native plant specialists will discuss easy starter plants, beneficial insects, invasive plants, and year-round habitat gardening.To…

What can the human population do to return to the sustainable existence of past cultures? One answer is Permaculture. The three core foundations of Permaculture design are the ethics of EARTH CARE, PEOPLE CARE, and FAIR SHARE. Plain and simple! This week on In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners, MG…

Amador County is a great place to grow delicious fruits, nuts, and berries. This class will provide the basics, from how to plant bare root to how to care for your trees and bushes over time. And now is a great time to select and …

 Does your current irrigation system exceed 90% efficiency getting water to the root zones of your plants? This presentation will provide options and key considerations for drip irrigation to put the right amount of water in the right place when plants need it without excess runoff, over-spray, or waste…

 Now that you have planted succulents in your garden, Sonoma County Master Gardener Anne Lowings will discuss how to keep them healthy and looking good all year round. Learn how to propagate them, so you can share them with your friends. And feel free to bring along ailing succulent plants for a…