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Now is a great time to be starting work on your warm season vegetable garden. Master Gardener Laura Monczynski will explain how you can plant a garden to yield fresh vegetables all summer long. Topics covered will include the basics of site selection, soil preparation, starting plants from seed, and planting…

In this informative presentation with UC Master Gardener, Laura Westley, we’ll talk about an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management that relies on a combination of common-sense practices. You’ll learn how to handle all manner of pests in your garden, as well as attract and…

Learn how to grow potatoes, sweet potatoes and yams in your garden and in containers. Planting tips, soil preparation, irrigation, and pests will be discussed. You will also learn about the benefits of growing them in containers.

The Wonderful World of BeesThis class explores the fascinating world of bees, covering their biology, social structure, and critical role as pollinators. You will learn about the honeybee colony hierarchy, communication through the waggle dance, honey production, and the environmental challenges facing bee…

This week's topic is "How to keep our gardens safe from pets, and how to keep pets safe in our gardens" with UC Master Gardener of Yolo County, Treva Valentine.This talk will include pets that are both ours and our neighbors as well as plants that are toxic to pets.  Here is the Zoom link   …