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Melons thrive in fertile, fast-draining soil fortified with organic matter that holds ample moisture during long, hot summer months. In Sonoma County, not all micro-climates support melon growth.
Composting is the recycling by decomposition of kitchen and yard wastes and other organic materials combined in a specific manner into a wonderful soil amendment for the garden. For an overview and illustration of composting, watch this University of California webinar.
Get free expert help with garden problems and advice from the UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County Information Desk supported by research-based information from the University of California and other academic or government institutions.
Sonoma Master Gardeners are present at several different farmers markets each week, generally spring through fall, where we set up an information table stocked with county-specific gardening leaflets for the public, and reference books from which we can dispense accurate information for the public.
Library Workshops The SCMG Library Workshop Program is a joint outreach venture with the Sonoma County Regional Library, which has been operating since the early 1990s.
The UC Master Gardeners of Sonoma County create an annual sustainable garden display for home gardeners at the Sonoma County Fair. Visit us at the Fair!
The Harvest for the Hungry garden began in the early 1980s, and is operated and supported by an all-volunteer group. Its main thrust is to provide food to those in need such as the clients of Elishas Pantry, F.I.S.H., Food for Thought and The Living Room, to name a few.
