Gardening

Join us on the first Saturday of each month for a morning of outdoor fun at the Monarch Nature Trail in Huntington Beach. Learn about Orange County's butterfly population as well as the native plants they depend on for survival. Volunteer tasks for all ages include watering, seed collection, mulching,…

Imagine a world where the vibrant hues and diverse shapes of countless tomato varieties await your discovery, inviting you to embark on a thrilling gardening adventure. Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience under your belt, this workshop promises to enrich your understanding of…

Citrus is a $3.3 billion industry in California, and it is currently under threat from one of the tiniest insects and the disease it carries. This week on In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners, we will detail the threat of the ACP (Asian Citrus Psyllid) and HLB (Huanglongbing or Citrus Greening). If…

There are positive, impactful actions you can take in your own garden and community to adapt to climate change. This talk offers concrete, achievable, science-based means to use in your own garden for carbon sequestration, food security, plant and animal habitat, and increased resilience in extreme weather…

Are you interested in growing your own avocados right here in Sonoma County? Dr. Jeff Pierce will share knowledge  about growing avocado trees, including how to choose the right variety, when and where to plant it, and how to care for it. Soon you'll be harvesting your very own delicious avocados.

Many of us want to augment our pleasure in the garden by increasing our knowledge of and contact with wildlife - especially the birds.The key to having a rich variety of bird life in your garden– or other critters for that matter – means understanding the principle of the ecological niche - the role or place…

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. Learn how a garden water meter can be a useful tool to help understand your plants’ water requirements. This…

Learn to grow berries, tomatoes, squash, and beans in a short summer  Join the UC Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe for an essential workshop dedicated to high elevation gardening in the summertime. In this free class, we will cover how to grow berries, tomatoes, beans, and squash.What You’ll Learn…

Get your Lake Tahoe Garden Ready for Growing Season!  Join the UC Master Gardeners for a spring gardening course designed specifically for the Lake Tahoe Basin! This educational class welcomes local gardeners and homeowners eager to get their yards ready for the growing season. We’ll cover essential…

Get a Blueprint for a Successful High-Elevation Harvest  Join the UC Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe for an intensive, 90-minute workshop designed to give you the blueprint for a successful high-elevation harvest. Whether you are a first-time gardener or looking to refine your mountain green thumb, this…