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We are excited to announce a series of one day workshops focusing on virtual fencing. Workshops will cover different topics related to virtual fencing, including livestock management, funding opportunities, targeted grazing applications, and more. Each workshop will be different so we hope you will…
SOLANO COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS WILL share:*principles for a fire resilient landscape*home safety strategies*defensible space*reducing structural riskEvent flyer
Learn how to grow beautiful and fragrant culinary herbs. Herb varieties, planting, care, and pests will be discussed. Many culinary herbs are very easy to grow. They add beauty and interest to your garden, as well as attract pollinators and other beneficial insects. We will cover the basic requirements of…
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.
By Peyton Ellas, UC Master Gardener of Tulare/Kings County
February can feel like spring. Early wildflowers appear. Some trees leaf out. But we might have frost, fog, rain, snow, and even hail. I fell behind in my garden tasks last fall and missed pruning some spring-blooming shrubs, and now they are getting ready to bloom again. Oh, well. It's nice to notice how…
Helpful Websites A curated collection of trusted websites that provide research-based information on safe food preservation methods, techniques, and guidelines.Publications Educational publications and fact sheets with tested recipes and step-by-step instructions for safely preserving foods at home…
By Cindy Watter, UC Master Gardener of Napa County. Acanthus is one of my favorite plants. Right now, when my yard is mostly dormant—except for camellias and wild onions—it is a pleasure to see the acanthus unfurling its shiny dark green leaves .I see acanthus all over my neighborhood. It is an easy…