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Do your favorite tools need some TLC, but you need help figuring out where to start? Join this interactive workshop to learn some techniques and good practices to extend the life of your tools and make them work harder for you.

Join us for a fascinating exploration of the clues that weeds can offer about soil problems. Using the gardens at Patrick Ranch as a lab, a team of Master Gardeners will show you how to identify common weeds and what their presence might reveal about the health of the soil.

How to use hardscaping in your drought-tolerant landscape. Choose hardscape materials that are permeable so water will filter through and recharge our groundwater. Create places to sit and rest in the garden.

Create a haven for native wildlife. Landscaping with native plants and other important features can be incorporated into your garden to attract, feed, and support the life cycles of many different kinds of wildlife, including birds, insects, lizards, and more.

Companion planting is the practice of arranging plants in proximity to one another so that they attract beneficial insects and pollinators, deter unwanted pests, and offer shelter and food for beneficial insects.

Learn tips and tricks that will rev up your spring garden for the season. From fine-tuning fruit trees to supercharging perennial garden beds, we'll share practical takeaways valuable for novice gardeners and old pros alike. There will be a focus on soil-building techniques, prepping for the summer vegetable…

Salvias are a desirable plant in water-wise and habitat gardens due to their long flowering season, low water usage, and hardiness. Salvia selection, planting, watering, and pruning will be covered. In addition, some great Salvia companions (those which thrive under the same cultural conditions and look…

UC Master Gardeners of Butte County will be available to help with your gardening problems and to provide information about gardening and landscaping.

There is nothing peskier than vertebrate pests in the garden. Join us to gain some knowledge about how to deal with these critters that plague your yard. We will also have a Master Gardener available to show you exactly how to set gopher traps.