Master Gardeners are community members who have been trained under the direction of the University of California Cooperative Extension. Master Gardeners help the UC Cooperative Extension office provide practical scientific gardening information to the home gardeners of our counties.
Just how does compost happen? Nature, as it recycles by decomposition, provides us with garden gold. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will teach you why it is important to recycle organic waste, about the right balance of greens, browns, air and water, and how soon you can expect your first batch! …
Join Master Gardeners for a Free Online Garden Talk onVERMICOMPOSTINGTopics covered will be: What is it?, How does it work?,Benefits to the soil, Making a worm bin, and Making worm tea.
By Trish Grenfell, Master Gardeners of Placer County Q: I know that azaleas, camellias, and hydrangeas prefer an acid soil, but what does that mean? A: While most of the plants that we grow in a garden prefer neutral to slightly acidic soil (pH range 6.0 -7.0), there are some…
Join the Santa Barbara Master Gardeners in a FREE workshop onSoil PreparationYou will learn about Preparing Good Soil, Testing Soil using the "Jar Test" method, as well as Soil Amendments and Mulch.February 7, 2026 | 10 am - 12 pmMesa Harmony Garden500 Dolores DriveSanta Barbara, CA 93109
UC Master Gardeners of Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties invite our local community to join us to learn regenerative soil techniques that you can add to your gardening bag of tricks.Growing healthy soil helps the home gardener grow vibrant veggies and herbs, bountiful fruit trees and gorgeous flowers.We…
UC Master Gardeners of Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties
Learn all about composting with worms:What worms to useHow to care for and feed themHow to set up your own worm binHow to harvest and use castingsHow to build your …
Reduce what is sent to the landfill by turning your kitchen scraps and yard waste into garden gold! Whether you live in a home on a small lot or large rural…
The Coalition of Food Safety & Sustainability, co-sponsored by CCOF and WGA, is hosting a Compost Field Day to explore how compost can be safely and effectively integrated into produce safety and sustainability practices. DetailsDate: Wednesday, October 15, 2025Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pmLocation:…
To grow, plants must absorb nutrients from the soil. Not only must these nutrients be present in sufficient quantities, they must also be available for uptake by the plant. Nutrient availability is primarily determined by soil texture and pH. Soil texture is the amount of sand, silt, clay and organic…
Join UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County in a free garden workshop.CompostingSaturday, November 1, 202510 am - 12 noonThe topics being covered are: Why should we compost, How does it work, What materials are needed, Methods: pros/cons and dos/don'ts, and Trouble shooting.
