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Wreath and Swags with MG ROBBIE Come join our fourth decade of holiday wreath making! MG Robbie will supply all materials for this popular class, where you will learn the simple techniques needed to make a unique wreath or swag using freshly gathered materials.

UNDER THE SPELL OF SUCCULENTS MG Roz Fresno Succulents are one of the most popular plants to grow. MG Roz will teach you how to identify, propagate, and grow them successfully. She will show you some amazing holiday crafts you can do with your succulents.

FROM MOUNTAINS TO DIRT: A TASTE OF FRESNO SOILS This class is about the alluvial history of our area and how to turn it into great garden soil.

MAGIC OF MULCH MG TIM Mulching our gardens in the Central Valley is one of the best things you can do to have a healthy and beautiful garden. Mulch retains moisture, controls weeds and most importantly activates the natural soil biology that feeds our plants.

GROUNDCOVERS AND HARDSCAPES Fresno Dr. Beth Looking for something to fill an open spot in your garden, take the place of a lawn, or meander among the shrubs and trees? Groundcovers can add interest to the garden, help to prevent weeds, and cover walkways and seating areas.

Cool season vegetables are cool! From gourmet selections to a stir-fry garden, this presentation covers everything you need to know about starting and growing vegetables that you can harvest in fall, winter and early spring.

Cool season vegetables are cool! From gourmet selections to a stir-fry garden, this presentation covers everything you need to know about starting and growing vegetables that you can harvest in fall, winter and early spring.

Learn how to remove turf, without using chemicals, and replace it with low-water use plants that include natives and pollinators. Not only does it turn into a pretty space, it is far more interesting and ecologically responsible.

With the beauty of the Placer foothills in autumn, it is easy to see why the Auburn Fall Home Show has been a popular show. This year, under new management, the show has been re-branded as the Auburn Home & Harvest Fest.

With the beauty of the Placer foothills in autumn, it is easy to see why the Auburn Fall Home Show has been a popular show. This year, under new management, the show has been re-branded as the Auburn Home & Harvest Fest.