Archive Nut, Prune and Olive Programs

Instructors are UC Master Gardeners and UC Master Food Preservers Location: Bethell-Delfino Ag Building 311 Fair Lane, Placerville Fee: Free! Master Gardeners and Master Food Preservers combine their knowledge in this class on berries.

Instructor: Kit Veerkamp Location: Pilot Hill Grange Fee: Free! Do you love wildlife, pollinators, and birds, and would like to enjoy their activities in your landscape?

Join Master Gardeners Mike Pavlick & Zack Dowell as they reveal the strategies for success with growing vegetables in raised beds and other containers.

Did you know that there are 1,600 native bees in California? The vast majority of these bees lead solitary lives, surviving without the help of a hive and using their own resources to feed and protect their offspring.

This workshop will introduce you to the world of cover cropping what a cover crop is and how to utilize it in your garden. Learn the general concepts behind cover crops but also specific types to use to nurture our area soils.

Tired of mowing and watering your lawn? Learn how to replace your lawn with low maintenance, low water options, and use fewer pesticides.

Who knew your kitchen scraps and yard debris could improve your soil? It's called composting, which not only improves your soil, but helps you save water. Learn about how to set up a system that works for you. Also learn about the different types of mulch and how they protect your garden.

Learn 10 tips for caring for your fruit trees. Master Gardner, Kevin Marini, will delight you in learning how to select the right fruit tree, the correct way to plant it and provide some pruning tips and care advice to encourage you to have a fruitful crop.

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The South Coast Research & Extension Centers Open House & Urban Expo is happening Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 9am 2pm. There will be UG AG & Natural Resource Academics, UC Master Food Preservers and Master Gardeners of Orange County on hand to answer all your questions.