- Author: Chris M. Webb
The Ventura County UCCE Master Gardeners Speakers Bureau will present a free talk on gardening mysteries and misconceptions.
The talk will be held on Monday April 12, 2010 from 7:00pm to 8:00 pm in Ojai. Please contact Allen Haas to attend this event.
- Author: Chris M. Webb
The Ventura County UCCE Master Gardeners Speakers Bureau will present a talk on vegetable gardening. Scheduled topics include soil preparation, tools, water, plant selection, location, and square foot gardening box.
The talk will be held on Tuesday March 23, 2010 from 1:30pm to 3:00pm at the Simi Senior Center. The center is located at 3900 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley.
Please contact Vickie Howard to attend this event. shirlyviky@aol.com
- Author: Chris M. Webb
The UC Hansen Agricultural Center will hold a free workshop on low cost/no cost gardening Saturday March, 27, 2010 from 10:00am to 11:30. Learn about:
- gardening techniques
- recycling concepts
- personal creativity
- patience
Find out how to build healthy soil, propagate plants, re-purpose salvaged materials and control pests and diseases on a minimal budget. Bring a note pad, pen or pencil and a grocery bag (plastic or paper).
The workshop is free, but space is limited and registration is required. Please call 525-9293 ext. 214 or email to reserve your spot. Additional details can be found on the UC HAC website.
- Author: Chris M. Webb
The Ventura County Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners Speakers Bureau will present a talk on using native plants in your garden.
The talk will be held on Tuesday March 16, 2010 from 1:30pm to 3:00pm at the Simi Senior Center. The center is located at 3900 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley.
Please contact Vickie Howard to attend this event.
- Author: Chris M. Webb
The Ventura County Cooperative Extension/County of Ventura Farm Advisor office currently has a display at the Hall of Administration in the County Government Center.
Gardening offers many opportunities to improve one’s life by providing outdoor exercise, and superior nutrition with home-grown fruits and vegetables. Working outside at home makes it easier to meet and greet neighbors – or make new friends at a community garden. But perhaps most importantly, during these uncertain economic times, gardening can help people be self-sufficient.
A wealth of information is available to the public in an effort to encourage people to begin or expand their gardens. Topics covered at our display include: water conservation, fruit trees, vegetable gardening, food safety, pests, and composting.
If you have business that brings you to the government center between February 1 and February 26, please plan to stop by and visit our display. If you are interested in the information, but will not be in the area, please contact us so we may provide it for you in a different format. Much of it can be found on our website or at the CA MG garden website.