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Learn how to grow from seeds the type of plants you want to enjoy in your garden Through this hands-on experience, participants can cultivate a sense of joy and satisfaction as they nurture their plants from seed to flourishing growth. Join us in this rewarding experience and take part in the vibrant…

A few wise choices in planning your home’s landscape can assist a thriving efficient ecosystem and be quite beautiful as well. Providing some shade using larger shrubs and small trees, even if you have limited garden space, can temper heat extremes and provide food for any number of small creatures…

UNLOCK THE SECRETS IN THE SOIL MG TIM  New advances in soil health have been made and are available to the home gardener.  A healthy garden starts with healthy soil. This class will focus on the USDA program "Unlock the Secrets in the Soil". The four fundamentals of the program and new…

There are positive, impactful actions you can take in your own garden and community to adapt to climate change. This talk offers concrete, achievable, science-based means to use in your own garden for carbon sequestration, food security, plant and animal habitat, and increased resilience in extreme…

Gardens are coming back to life with promises of glorious blooms and luscious veggies. Let’s talk about those pesky garden pests – what they are and how to control them. Learn which critters cause problems and which are beneficial. SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2026 10-11:30 AM CLOVIS BOTANICAL GARDEN 945 N…

Experienced Master Gardeners will provide valuable information and critical resources as you begin to build your gardening skills. Providing fresh vegetables for your family and enriching your garden with perennials that feed pollinators can bring great change to your garden environment. Knowing where to…

Learn how to create luxurious body scrubs using home-grown botanicals. This session covers selecting and blending herbs, flowers, and fruits for skin-nourishing benefits, exploring a range of exfoliation and moisturizing options, and customizing scents and textures to suit individual skin needs.