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Growing Orchids - Tips for the San Francisco Climate Description: Learn about cool, temperate and tropical zone orchids. Which type is good for you? Get to know cool growing orchids for San Francisco.

Dividing Native Iris Plants Description: UC Master Gardeners Cathrin Callas and Carolyn Dorsch will cover all aspects of dividing California Native Douglas Iris. Native iris division is most successful if done in winter when new shoots have started to form.

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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