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This class is dedicated to one of our summer favorites, the tomato! Learn about planting, growing, and caring for this delicious staple as well as how to control problems before they happen. Let us help you grow the ultimate tomato – firm and juicy, sweet, and tangy.

“Turn Straw Into Gold”--Growing your veggies and flowers in easily “conditioned” straw bales means NO SOIL, NO DIGGING, NO BENDING, ONLY A TROWEL NEEDED. Your used straw bales make great compost.

This class is dedicated to one of our summer favorites, the tomato! Learn about planting, growing, and caring for this delicious staple as well as how to control problems before they happen. Let us help you grow the ultimate tomato – firm and juicy, sweet, and tangy.

Cane berries - such as raspberries and blackberries - grow on woody stems called canes. Come learn tips on growing these delicious fruits, including choosing a cultivar, how and where to plant, fertilization and water requirements, and the secrets of pruning! This workshop will provide you with the necessary…

What is soil? Come learn about the soil beneath your feet, what it's made of, and how you can make it healthier and easier to work with. The result could bring you a beautiful garden and landscape. Soils are discussed by texture, organic components, mineral content, pH, and the structure that we can enjoy…

Did you know that roses don't have to require a lot of water and labor to flourish?  In this workshop you will learn about some of the origins of roses in America. You will become acquainted with the categories of roses for your landscape, and some that are best suited for our drier environment. You'll…

Who doesn't love citrus fruit? Here in Placer County - we certainly do! Fifty percent of the households in Placer County have at least one citrus tree. Our conditions are especially conducive to growing this tasty crop. There are some horticulture tips to follow to ensure success. Today's presentation will…

Got trees? In this workshop you'll learn care strategies for both ornamental and fruit/nut trees during the dormant season. Similarities and differences will be discussed, as well as how the timing and techniquesof pruning trees affects their health, appearance and production. There will be a hands-on…