- Author: Cris L. Johnson
The Master Gardeners of Ventura County will host one of their seasonal home-garden workshops in August. This workshop will focus on "Growing Enviable Orchids and Roses," and will include a continental breakfast, snacks and a docent-guided tour of the Faulkner home.
Gardening experts will guide orchid and rose enthusiasts with techniques to turn their blooms into showcase beauties.
The Master Gardeners love to share their expertise and love of gardening. Workshops are held on Saturdays so more members of the public can participate.
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2014
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 noon
Location:
Hansen Agricultural Research and Extension Center
14292 W. Telegraph Rd.
Santa Paula, CA
Fees:
General Public - $20
Master Gardeners - $10
For more information see this flyer; link here to register.
- Author: Cris L. Johnson
Join the UC Ventura County Cooperative Extension's Master Gardeners at their summer workshop, "All About Roses, Plant Propagation."
Our hard-working Master Gardeners present a workshop for each season of the year and this one is devoted to sharing information about pruning, watering and fertilizing roses and dealing with any pesky pests.
Time: 8:15 am - 12:00 pm
Location:
Hansen Agricultural Center
14292 W. Telegraph Rd.
Santa Paula, CA
(Use Briggs Rd. Entrance)
The Master Gardeners love to share their expertise and love of gardening. Workshops are held on Saturdays so more members of the public can participate.
Cost: $30 (includes continental breakfast and snacks)
To view the flyer, please click here; or to online register.
- Author: Cris L. Johnson
Here you will learn how to have flowers available all year long to arrange in your home. The Master Gardeners will teach you the principles of flower gardening and techniques to create lovely floral arrangements.
Master Gardener workshops are open to the public and can fill up quickly.
Date: Saturday, June 22, 2013
Time: 8:15 am - 12:00 noon
Location:
Hansen Agricultural Center
14292 W. Telegraph Rd.
Santa Paula, CA
Cost: $30.00 (includes continental breakfast and snacks)
Click to register and learn more about the workshop.
- Author: Cris L. Johnson
The annual award is given to a recipient whose dedication to the field of agricultural sustainability best reflects the legacy of Charlie Rominger and Eric Bradford, academics known for their passionate comittment to agriculture. Rose has consistently demostrated such passion and enthusiasm for her work in this area and we congratulate Rose on another well-deserved honor.
To read the UC ANR blog post about Rose's contribution and learn more about the award, please click here.
- Author: Cris L. Johnson
On January 26 the UC Venturay County Cooperative Extension's (UCCE) Master Gardeners will present "Pruning Dormant Fruit Trees and Selection and Care of Garden Tools," the first of four seasonal Home-Garden workshops. This workshop will be devoted to teaching pruning techniques for trees and crops and proper garden tool maintenance.
Time: 8:15 am - 12 pm
Location: Hansen Agricultural Center
14292 W. Telegraph Rd.
Santa Paula, CA
Fee: $25 (includes workshop, continental breakfast and snacks)
Contact: Leah Haynes, 805-645-1450
To Register Online: Click here
For more details, see the flyer here.
Scheduled upcoming workshops are:
Saturday, May 18, 2013 - "All About Tomatoes & Composting and Worm Farms"
Saturday, August 17, 2013 - "All About Roses & Plant Propagation"
Saturday, November 9, 2013 - "Your Edible Garden in Winter & Disease Control Strategies for Dormant Fruit Trees"
These workshops provide timely garden specific information geared to home gardeners through presentations by UCCE advisors, Master Gardeners and other agricultural experts and hands-on learning.
Docent-guided tours of the Hansen Agricultural Center Faulkner House are available and the Master Gardener's Potting Shed will be open for business for those interested in purchasing plants.
