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Do you want to learn the most efficient way of watering your garden? Drip irrigation saves water, can be set up on a timer, and goes only to the plants that need it! Come and learn all of the details you need to know to set up your own system and enjoy the benefits of drip irrigation.

Learn the art of gardening in containers to maximize space and flexibility. UC Master Gardeners will share tips on selecting containers, choosing organic soil, and optimizing sunlight exposure for thriving plants that can be moved as needed.

This is Part 3 of a 3-part series. In this hands-on workshop, we'll demonstrate how to get more plants using collected or acquired seeds. We will have some seed to plant but you can bring some to share as well. Anyone is welcome to attend, even if you missed Parts 1 or 2.

This is Part 2 of a 3-part series. In this hands-on workshop, we'll demonstrate how to propagate plants from cuttings and division methods. Anyone is welcome to attend, even if you missed Part 1. All events are outdoors and are subject to weather and Master Gardener's discretion.

With wildfires becoming more frequent and encroaching on urban areas, it's more important than ever to create a fire-resilient landscape. In this talk, we'll discuss practical steps to establish a defensible space around your homereducing fire risks while maintaining a healthy, thriving ecosystem.

This month, we're talking all about birds! We'll cover how to attract more birds by creating inviting habitats and food offerings. We'll also help you identify birds and the best practices and plants to encourage them to visit and stay.

It's summertime! We'll discuss which plants thrive in this summer heat and what garden tasks we need to do or are best done during this hot, dry season. All events are outdoors and are subject to weather and Master Gardener's discretion.

Monarch Butterflies are a queenly addition to any garden, but you need to build a habitat that attract the butterflies at all stages. We will discuss best plants and practices. All events are outdoors and are subject to weather and Master Gardener's discretion. This event is free.

Hgelkultur is the German practice of creating gardening mounds using wood and other garden debris. This permaculture method attempts to replicate the nutrient cycles that occur in nature. We will be discussing methods and processes to use this technique.

Roses are a garden favorite. We will be discussing how to get your rose gardens ready for winter. We'll cover some best practices as well as some of the best low-water/low-effort varieties. All events are outdoors and are subject to weather and Master Gardener's discretion. This event is free.