From Soil and Seeds to Nutritious Vegetables: A How to Guide

Learn about the basics of healthy soil and a plant-friendly environment, seed germination and seedling care, transplanting of seedlings and care of growing plants, as well as vegetable harvesting and post-harvesting garden care. A variety of techniques and helpful hints will be discussed to increase the likelihood of successful gardening. Attendees will become well versed in beginning with packets of seeds and ending with a variety of vegetables.

UC Master Gardener Presenter Nick Landolfi: Nick is a retired research immunologist who became a UC Master Gardener upon his retirement. He frequently lectures on soil and best gardening practices, and enjoys maintaining his vegetable beds, fruit trees, grape vines and a Japanese garden with a koi pond.

Photo credit: Ann Gahagen, UC Master Gardener