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Program: Ground covers serve many functions in the landscape, including suppressing weeds, reducing erosion, replacing lawns, softening hardscapes, and filling in large expanses. Native groundcovers have the benefits of being adapted to our environment and supporting native biodiversity. In addition, they…
Pollinator PaloozaVisit the Master Gardener Booth!Saturday, May 17, 2025 • 10am – 1pmFreeBarranca Vista Park7050 Ralston StreetWhat’s all the BUZZ about pollinators? Join us in the park for this family-friendly event to learn about bees, birds, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Program: Got a green monster in your garden? Is your tired lawn soaking up lots of water but providing little usefulness? In this presentation, you’ll learn why lawns are not eco-friendly, watch a short video that shows the best method to easily eliminate one, and discover how to decide the best use for the…
Arbor Earth DaySaturday, April 19, 2025 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Map It Come celebrate Arbor Earth Day at the Thousand Oaks Community Center on April 19th, 2025. Learn more here!
Program: Got a green monster in your garden? Is your tired lawn soaking up lots of water but providing little usefulness? In this presentation, you’ll learn why lawns are not eco-friendly, watch a short video that shows the best method to easily eliminate one, and discover how to decide the best use for the…
"Firewise Living: From Structure to Landscape" This practical workshop equips homeowners with essential skills to reduce wildfire risks. Participants will learn strategies for creating defensible space around structures, including vegetation management, landscaping techniques, and home modification…
Spring is in the air! And we hope you are prepping your gardens for a season full of fresh, homegrown veggies. The Great Tomato Plant Sale (GTPS) is just a little over a week away. We can’t wait to help you find the perfect veggies for your garden. We’ve got plenty of exciting varieties to choose…
Blog article and photos by Michelle Schlegel, UC Master Gardener-Solano CountyHow many times have you gone to use the green onions and found them already rotten? Like me, probably too many! Occasionally, I watch a lady online from the South who invites us into her world of cooking and gardening. She…
Blog by Cindy Yee, UC Master Gardener-Solano County What to write aboutfor this blogIts raining hard andmy brain's a fog.We need the rainSo this is good!I needn't feel guiltyBut maybe I should.The weeds are growingtall and strongWhile I watch NetflixAll day long.That hole in the groundWhere the peach…