Fruit Tree Integrated Pest Management

June 6, 2026, 10:00am - noon
Demonstration Garden, 1036 W. Main Street, Grass Valley (NID Grounds)

Fruit trees are an investment of time and resources that can deliver long term benefits of fresh fruit from our gardens; however, they can also be challenging to grow due to all the insect pests and disease they get.  It's crucial to follow a few "best practices" to prevent or at least reduce the pest pressures.  IPM (Integrated Pest Management) is here to help!  We'll cover the main insect pests and diseases that occur locally and how to address them using IPM strategies.

Sierra Foothill Native Plant Series #3 - Gardening for Wildlife with Native Plants

June 13, 2026, 10:00am - noon
Demonstration Garden, 1036 W. Main Street, Grass Valley (NID Grounds)

Your plot of earth was once a precisely evolved community of cooperative plants and animals – a fantastic web of life that started underground with tiny organisms and reached into the sky with birds and insects. You can help rebuild that community by restoring native plants to your landscape. This workshop will feature the top local native plants to create habitats and provide food for many different species including birds, pollinators and small mammals.

Cut Flower Gardening

June 20, 2026, 10:00am - noon
Demonstration Garden, 1036 W. Main Street, Grass Valley (NID Grounds)

The Cut Flower Workshop focused on the basics of creating and maintaining a successful flower garden. Participants learned practical tips on planning, planting, and caring for cut flowers to support healthy growth and produce beautiful, long-lasting blooms throughout the season.

Drip Irrigation Basics

June 27, 2026, 10:00am - noon
Demonstration Garden, 1036 W. Main Street, Grass Valley (NID Grounds)

Please join the Master Gardeners of Nevada County for a free workshop on the basics of drip irrigation. In California, where water conservation is crucial, 
utilizing drip irrigation is vitally important because it is the most water-efficient method for garden watering, delivering water slowly and directly to the plant's root zone. Drip irrigation promotes healthier plant growth while conserving a precious resource. This workshop will provide you with great information to feel confident in completing your project. 

Gophers, Moles and More

July 11, 2026, 10:00am - noon
Demonstration Garden, 1036 W. Main Street, Grass Valley (NID Grounds)

Nothing is more frustrating than watching a prize-winning garden disappear overnight from the bottom up. Whether it’s mysterious mounds of soil or disappearing bulbs, underground pests can wreak havoc on your landscape. Join us for this comprehensive workshop where we dive into the world of gophers, moles, voles, and ground squirrels. We will move beyond the guesswork and provide you with a toolkit for accurately identifying your “uninvited guests” and implementing effective, humane, and sustainable control strategies to protect your garden.

Sierra Foothill Native Plant Series #4: The Power of Keystone Plants and Plant Communities

July 25, 2026, 10:00am - noon
Demonstration Garden, 1036 W. Main Street, Grass Valley (NID Grounds)

Like people in a family or town, plants thrive better among plants that support them. Plants that grow together in nature are called a plant community. Discover the plant communities of Nevada County. Learn how plants in plant communities benefit each other and how you can use them in your landscape for more successful and ecologically valuable gardens.

Grow More in Less Space: Container Gardening Essentials

August 1, 2026, 10:00am - noon
Demonstration Garden, 1036 W. Main Street, Grass Valley (NID Grounds)

Learn how to choose the right containers, soil, and plants to grow vegetables, herbs, and flowers all season long. Whether you're a first-time gardener or looking to expand your growing space, this hands-on workshop gives you everything you need to succeed in containers                  

Nevada County Fair August 12-16, 2026

Join Master Gardeners at the County Fair where we will have a booth, mini-workshops and Little Sprouts kids art daily. Master Gardeners will be on staff to answer your gardening questions. We look forward to seeing you at the Fair! 

Greenhouses: Why, Where and How

August 29, 2026, 10:00am - noon
Demonstration Garden, 1036 W. Main Street, Grass Valley (NID Grounds)

Please come and join us for a discussion of one of the Master Gardeners favorite topics. Gardening in a Greenhouse – Should I or Shouldn’t I?? We will talk about the pluses and minuses of greenhouse gardening. Growing through the seasons, growing sensitive plants, the expense of creating and upkeep of a greenhouse, where to locate one, heating and cooling, pest and disease control, supplementation of light and keeping it clean! We look forward to seeing you there.