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Program: Late winter is a great time to prune deciduous trees. It's the time of year when we really notice our deciduous trees, either the silhouette of their branches or the buds getting ready to open. This class will focus on how the biology of deciduous trees differs from evergreen trees. We will talk…
Randi BlackDairy AdvisorSonoma, Marin, and Mendocino countiesUniversity of California Cooperative ExtensionEmail: rablack@ucanr.eduView more resources on the Dairy program websiteRandi Black received her Master's degree in dairy systems management from the University of Kentucky and her…
Blog by Lanie KeystoneDecember is here—and so is winter gardening!Just when we think our major gardening chores are done for the year, along comes December, saying, “ Do these important tasks in the last month of the year and be a happy gardener in the spring!”So, let’s think about these tasks in groups…
January and February are the ideal months for pruning roses, before new growth emerges. Using clean and sharp pruners, remove dead, damaged, diseased and crossing canes, and canes thinner than a pencil. Make clean cuts slightly above a bud that points toward the outside of the plant. The amount of…
Shade doesn’t have to be a limitation—it can be an opportunity to create one of the most beautiful, tranquil and inviting spaces in your garden. In this talk, we’ll explore how to design a thriving garden even when sunlight is scarce. We’ll begin by discussing what causes shade in the landscape and how to…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
Join UC Master Gardener Janice Moody to discover the multifaceted ways you can container garden with succulents, including the use of funky household or garden items that you can repurpose into pots. You will not only learn why succulents make great container plants, but also learn about pre-planting…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
Freezing temperatures damage plants by causing ice crystals to form in their cells. Frost-damaged vegetation withers and turns a dark brown or black. Ice crystals can also form in citrus fruit, causing juice vesicles inside the fruit to rupture and the fruit to dry out. Although frost-damaged fruit is…
A panel of volunteers specializing in freezing, dehydrating, canning and food safety will be available to answer your questions and share their tips so you can safely and successfully preserve food at home.
Learn 10 tips for caring for your fruit trees, including how to select the right tree, and the correct way to plant. Join a UC Master Gardener of Placer County as they provide pruning tips and care advice to encourage a fruitful crop.Free but reservations required: Workshops - City of Roseville
By Penny Pawl, UC Master Gardener of Napa County . Have you ever heard of African keyhole gardening? The practice started in the 1990s in Lesotho, a small country surrounded by South Africa. With a keyhole garden, you can grow a lot of produce in a small space. They’re called keyhole gardens because the…