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Join us online via Zoom or in-person for a free seminar on health and nutrition strategies to help manage and prevent diabetes and prediabetes.Event Details & SpeakerDate and Time: Tuesday, March 10, 2026Time: 12:30 pm-1:15 pm PTLocation (in-person): Warner Creek Senior Center, 806 Diablo Ave, Novato, CA…

Description: If you love gardening but have minimal outdoor space, creating compost to feed your plants can be challenging. But worms can create vermicompost for you, and they can do it in very small spaces – even indoors! In this presentation you'll learn the importance of compost for keeping your…

This is a lively introduction to residential composting given by Brian Hicks, a UC Master Gardener from San Francisco and San Mateo Counties. Much of what is hauled away from your curbside green bin can instead be kept and converted into compost, by you. Whether you have a small yard, or just a tiny, cool…

UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County will introduce home gardeners to waterwise plants that thrive in our Mediterranean climate, while reducing water use, maintenance and costs. Participants learn what “waterwise” really means – selecting the right plants for the right place.Kathy Pyle and Donn Reese are…

Healthy soil is the key to growing healthy plants, but what is healthy soil? How do you know if you have it? With some hands-on demonstrations, we will also discuss soil texture, porosity and movement of air, water, and nutrients in soil.Presenter Niki Vollrath is a UC Master Gardener of San Diego County,…

Stephen Cantu, UC Master Gardener of San Diego County, presents Friendly Inclusive Gardening (FIG). In this presentation, Stephen discusses ways to make gardening more accessible to people with physical challenges, seniors with mobility issues, or anyone just looking to learn techniques to make their garden…

Beat the Heat: Summer Vegetables You Can Still PlantPhoto credit Pixabay Learn which warm-season vegetables thrive when planted in June in our Mediterranean climate and discover varieties that can handle our summer conditions. We'll cover quick-maturing crops, heat-tolerant options, and succession…

Gardening Tools: Tool School – Basic to Brilliant Photo credit Pixabay Unlock the secrets to becoming a gardening pro with Tool School: Basic to Brilliant! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned gardener, this class covers everything you need to know about gardening tools—from the essential must…