Archive Nut, Prune and Olive Programs

Yolo County Master Gardener, Jim Schulte will lead a workshop on Tropical Plants.

Experienced Yolo County Master Gardener Mike Kluk will lead the discussion, which will cover a variety of insects commonly found in the garden, both beneficials and bad guys, and common diseases.

If you are making resolutions for the New Year, and you want to start or perfect a project to enjoy a year round edible kitchen garden in your own backyard, you will not want to miss the next regular session of the Kitchen Garden Chat.

Learn the art and science behind composting from a local Master Composter. Learn about the importance of managing your organic waste (food scraps and yard trimmings) at home. As the drought worsens and the climate warms, home-based waste management has never been more relevant.

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Fun Fair is a great event for exhibitors and their families to become acquainted with all that is involved in exhibiting projects and animals at the County Fair. This event is held at the Nevada County Fairgrounds.

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Worms. Who are they? What do they do? Why would you want them? What's worm composting? Bring a shoebox and take home your starter worm composting bin. ***You must RSVP that you'll participate in the shoebox activity to rehabnurse@sbcglobal.net so she'll have enough worms for everyone.

This talk will examine preparing your garden for hot weather; irrigation needs and types; seasonal changes for North, South, East, and West; providing temporary shelter from wind; and taking care of yourself in the heat, too.