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Program: Composting, the mystery of gardening! Join us and learn how to compost using kitchen and table scraps, dry and moist plant material to create nutrient-rich organic matter. Compost will improve your soil and plants, while at the same time reducing the waste in our landfills.Speaker: Joan Irwin has…

Program: Monarch butterflies, as much as we love them, are in danger of extinction here in California. Learn about their life cycle/needs and practical steps that we can take in Marin County to help with their survival.Speaker: After 40+ years of office jobs in the finance industry, Peter Norton retired in…

Demystifying Bulbs, Tubers and Rhizomes Grow beautiful blooms without the guesswork. This beginner-friendly presentation demystifies bulbs, tubers, and rhizomes—how they grow, how to plant them, and how to help them thrive in containers or in the ground. You’ll leave with practical guidance on the best…

We invite growers, crop advisors, agricultural professionals, and industry partners to attend this half-day, in-person workshop focused on agronomic crop production and irrigation management in desert agricultural systems.Join university researchers, extension specialists, and industry experts as they share…