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UC Master Gardeners of Humboldt & Del Norte Counties: Page

Events and Classes

The UC Master Gardeners of Humboldt and Del Norte Counties offer free classes, workshops, and events throughout the year. Our programs are designed for home gardeners of all experience levels. Whether you're just starting your first vegetable garden or you've been gardening in our communities for decades,…
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The Demo Garden at Patrick Ranch has an All-Star Garden devoted to plants that do especially well in our climate. Laura Kling
The Real Dirt: Article

Choosing the Right Plant for the Space

February 10, 2026
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the selection of plants at the nursery? Or bought a plant that looked great at the nursery, but did poorly (or died) in your yard? Spring is here and it’s tempting to rush out and buy new plants for the garden.  But don’t be too hasty!  Choosing the right plant for a…
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Mixed Tomatoes
UC Master Gardeners • Napa County: Event

All About Growing Tomatoes

Apr 12, 2026

Join Napa Master Gardeners and learn everything you need to know about growing tomatoes. We'll discuss types of tomato plants and how to care for them, including soil and watering needs, staking, pest prevention and more. This workshop will be held by zoom.
UC Master Gardeners • Napa County
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Compost Pile
UC Master Gardeners • Napa County: Event

Worm -or- Backyard Composting Workshop (Multiple Dates Available)

Apr 25, 2026 - Oct 17, 2026

Free Backyard Composting 2026 Workshops Join Master Gardeners to learn about worm or backyard composting - choose your own adventure!  For those taking the backyard composting portion, after concluding the workshop you may purchase a discounted compost bin for $20.00 (One bin per household).  Worm…
UC Master Gardeners • Napa County
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Grape Vines
UC Master Gardeners • Napa County: Event

How to Plan Planting a Vineyard

Mar 28, 2026

Thinking about planting a small vineyard? Attend our workshop and learn about what is needed.Start by evaluating your site for sunlight, soil drainage, and slope, then prepare the land by tilling and amending the soil based on a soil test. Next, plan the vineyard layout, including row direction and spacing,…
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UC Master Gardeners • Napa County: Event

Spring and Summer Vegetables - Yountville, CA

Mar 15, 2026

Come get your hands dirty in this hands-on vegetable growing workshop offered by UC Napa County Master Gardeners.Learn what to plant now and later when the weather gets hot. Soil prep, irrigation, seed-starting, transplants and potential problems: we’ll cover it all.This workshop will be held in Yountville,…
UC Master Gardeners • Napa County
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UC Master Gardeners • Napa County: Event

Spring and Summer Vegetables - Napa, CA

Mar 14, 2026

Come get your hands dirty in this hands-on vegetable growing workshop offered by UC Napa County Master Gardeners.Learn what to plant now and later when the weather gets hot. Soil prep, irrigation, seed-starting, transplants and potential problems: we’ll cover it all.This workshop will be held in Napa, CA.
UC Master Gardeners • Napa County
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Native bee art displayed on the garden shed, UC Davis Bee Haven. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Tour The Bee Haven on UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day

February 10, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Ready to tour the UC Davis Bee Haven at the 15th annual UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day on Saturday, Feb. 21? The Haven is one 12 UC Davis museums or collections  that will be showcased on this very special day known as "Super Science Day," a day to discover, explore and connect. The event,…
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UC Environmental Stewards: Event

California Naturalist Immersion Course with Tahoe Institute for Natural Sciences at Sagehen Creek Field Station

Jun 21, 2026 - Jun 27, 2026

California Naturalist training will introduce you to the wonders of our unique ecology and engage you in the stewardship of California’s natural communities. The courses will utilize a combination of science curriculum, guest lecturers, field trips and project-based learning to immerse you in the natural…
UC Environmental Stewards
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