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Are you interested in growing your own avocados right here in Sonoma County? Join this webinar with Dr. Jeff Pierce who will share great information about growing avocado trees, including how to choose the right variety, when and where to plant it, and how to care for it. Soon you'll be harvesting…
Sunday May 10, 2026 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Rain or ShineExplore a collection of unique and imaginative private gardens in Roseville! Tickets $20.00 each and Children under 12 free Tickets are non-refundableThe Park Meadow GardenStroll a majestic garden with over 350 roses showing off their vibrant…
The buzzing starts before the box is opened.In front of me, a colony of more than 12,000 bees moves without pause. I’m fully suited in protective gear, following each instruction carefully. There’s little room to speak — only to observe, listen and learn.Entering the bees’ spaceBefore we begin, there are…
A few wise choices in planning your home’s landscape can assist a thriving efficient ecosystem and be quite beautiful as well. Providing some shade using larger shrubs and small trees, even if you have limited garden space, can temper heat extremes and provide food for any number of small creatures. …
Regenerative Soil Techniques for the Home Gardener Learn practical, regenerative soil techniques you can use in your own yard or containers to grow healthier plants and support a more resilient local environment.In this workshop, you’ll explore what makes soil truly “alive” and how to build it using…
UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties
Spring Garden Maintenance: Protecting Bird HabitatLearn practical ways to care for your spring garden while protecting the birds that rely on it. 🐦🌱 As we undertake Spring landscape maintenance, it's good to keep in mind how our local birds use our gardens for food and shelter. Join Cabrillo…
UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties
Welcome to the 2026 Plant Sale List of available plants. The list is in alphabetical order by common plant name and includes an image of the plant and a description of the plant habit, water, sun and other needs. Printable PDF version can be found at: https://ucanr.edu/sites/default/files/2026-04/2026…
Summer at Pinto Lake: What's Thriving NowExplore what’s growing at the Pinto Lake Demonstration Garden this summer 🌱 Join a guided, small-group walk through the garden, stopping at different areas where Master Gardeners share what’s growing and answer your questions.As you move through vegetable beds,…
UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties
Advanced technology can help farmers get to the root of a growing problem ¾ overwatering in an era of increasing drought and water scarcity. A new UC Riverside system can map soil moisture tree by tree, so growers water only where and when it’s needed.This system, detailed in the journal Computer and…
In a virtual room filled with greetings, laughter and chat messages, something more than a class began.“Meat, vegetables, bread, tamales…,” participants typed as they shared what they already freeze at home. The conversation flowed easily — from forgotten food in the freezer to recipes that didn’t turn out…