Healthy Eating

Plant a Seed, Read!Learn something new about gardening at the Lompoc Library.School-aged children are invited to join our special guests from UC Master Gardeners, UC Master Food Preservers, and CalFresh Healthy Living UC Cooperative Extension to learn something new about gardening at the Lompoc Library! …

Avocados are not just amazing; they’re a garden superstar! These nutrient-packed gems are loaded with healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals that make them a favorite among health enthusiasts and foodies alike. Imagine plucking a perfectly ripe avocado from your own backyard, ready to be sliced onto toast…

The best thing about growing tomatoes is their wonderful flavor. The worst? Pests, diseases and environmental threats. In this presentation, UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will examine those factors and provide general control methods, including crop rotation, planting/watering, choosing…

Avocados are not just amazing; they’re a garden superstar! These nutrient-packed gems are loaded with healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals that make them a favorite among health enthusiasts and foodies alike. Imagine plucking a perfectly ripe avocado from your own backyard, ready to be sliced onto toast…

Join Santa Barbara Master Gardeners in a workshop on:Summer Pruning of Fruit Trees We will cover how to control fruit tree size, manage tree health, and control fruit quality.The event will begin with a tool-sharpening demonstration from 9:30 - 10:00 am, followed by the presentation and hands-on summer…

When you see an orange, do you wonder what it would take to have citrus growing in your own yard? Winter is citrus season, but learning what you need to do to prepare for a great growing season can be good information any time of year. We'll walk through the types and varieties that thrive in a backyard…

When you see an orange, do you wonder what it would take to have citrus growing in your own yard? Winter is citrus season, but learning things you need to do to prepare for a great growing season can be good information any time of the year. We'll walk through the types and varieties that thrive in a…

The class will focus on wicking hydroponics, a versatile method that creates an ideal environment for growing a wide range of vegetables, especially root crops, without soil. Attendees will learn the fundamentals of wicking systems, identify the best materials to use and explore different options for…

Now is the time to plan for homegrown vegetables into the winter! Would you like to continue to harvest luscious, home-grown vegetables even after the heat of summer subsides?  If so, now is the time to plant for a fall and winter harvest.  Learn how to grow a successful winter vegetable…

Learn the correct way to prune fruit trees  Come out to the beautiful and educational Sherwood Demonstration Garden to learn the benefits of summer fruit tree pruning: what to prune in the summer vs winter, the reasoning, creating fruitful trees, and more.  In this informative class for beginners…