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Well-cared-for citrus trees add beauty and fragrance to the landscape while producing a bountiful crop of fruit. This talk will focus on the most important tasks to care for your citrus: when and how to fertilize, water, prune, and manage pests. Bring your citrus questions and citrus samples for problem…

Full-day landscape design workshop in Cameron Park  This full day workshop will provide basic principles of design while teaching lifelong skills to immediately apply at home. Whether you are a homeowner that needs some help redesigning your yard, a DIYer wanting basic installation techniques,…

Systematic approach to pest management in the garden Want to solve your pest problems in the garden using methods that lessen risks to people and the environment?  Are you interested in less toxic pest management? Then this class is for you! Join Master Gardener Pat Trimble for a presentation on…

Secrets of Planting Seeds Participants are invited to the Cameron Park Community Center for a presentation on the selection and germination of seeds, starting media, containers, growing out, hardening off and transplanting seedlings.  Following the presentation, participants will have an…

Your best vegetable garden starts now It's time to prepare the garden for the delicious vegetables you want to grow this year. Master Gardener Zack Dowell will discuss garden plant selection, planting times, site selection, soil preparation, proper seed planting techniques, and pest management.