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Designing Symbiotic Living with PlantsPLANT is a speculative design project that explores alternative modes of living shaped by human-plant symbiosis. Situated within the context of climate change, environmental degradation, and the more-than-human turn in design, the project asks how plants might hold…
COMPOST- Gold for the garden- Master Gardeners will guide attendees on best practices about getting the most from your green waste. Basics to more advanced details if attendees ask for specifics. This event is free. This event is outdoors and is subject to weather and the UC Master Gardener's discretion…
Discover the Tomato That’s Right for You How do you choose the right tomato, when there are 75 varieties of one-of-a-kind heirloom and hybrid tomatoes in our 2026 Great Tomato Plant Sale? Like they say in real estate—location, location, location! You need first to select varieties that will thrive where…
By Susan Franciskovich, UC Master Gardener of Tulare/Kings County
Penstemon (also called Beard Tongue) is the genus name for a beautiful and resilient North American native wildflower. It is said that there is a penstemon for every garden. These long-blooming perennials have low water requirements. They bloom in your garden in early summer, after your spring…
It’s time to start seeds for your spring and summer garden. Join Sonoma County Master Gardeners and learn tips for starting seeds. The workshop will include information on growing seeds indoors and various setups and methods for getting started. A display at the workshop will feature lights, shelving,…
Do you know where to make the first cut? This Master Gardener-led training and demonstration will help you stop guessing and start pruning with confidence. You will watch and learn the whys, whats, whens, and hows of hand-pruning ornamental shrubs and trees.
By Cindy Watter, UC Master Gardener of Napa County. February is a good month for planning everything and planting some things. When I review my gardening calendar/journal, I grin. There is a yawning chasm between the plans and the accomplishments.But I have success in one thing: I…
Wait 'til you see the flora and the fauna on two ceramic-mosaic murals located behind the UC Davis Arboretum Plant Nursery on Garrod Drive.An unveiling and celebration will take place at a public ceremony at 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 21 during the 15th annual UC Davis Biodiversity. Museum Day. UC…
Propagation is the best way to get more plants! From your existing plants or ones you have ready (and legal) access to. Succulent Specialist Master Gardener Sarah Lee will be discussing best practices for succulent plant propagation. This event is free. This event is outdoors and is subject to weather…