Program: In the first half of this presentation on Growing Strawberries and Blueberries, Judy will describe the three types of strawberries and many varieties, where, when and how to plant them and where not to, their light and soil requirements, how to care and propagate them, and how to deal with diseases and pests. The second half of the presentation will focus on the best type and varieties of blueberries to grow, their light and soil needs, how to plant, care for and propagate them, and what diseases and pests may affect them.

Location: Pt. Reyes Station Library - 11431 State Route One, Point Reyes Station

Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025

Time: 10:30 AM - !2:00 PM

Speaker: Judy Orsini was a landscape architect and became a UC Marin Master Gardener in 2015. As a Master Gardener, she has served as the leader of the Edibles Guild for the past three years, assists with the annual tomato market, participates in the Exploring Habitats and Plant It, Grow It, Eat It programs, performs Garden Walks to give homeowners advice about water-wise landscaping, and provides advice at the Marin County Fair and various farmers markets. She also helped to get a community garden built in Mill Valley.