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The next UCCE Nevada County Master Gardener volunteer training is scheduled for 2026. Please feel free to complete this brief interest survey. We will be in touch with you toward the end of 2027.

Turn waste into a resourceaerobic composting! Learn how to turn your yard waste, food scraps, animal manures and other organic materials into the best soil amendment for your garden. Below you will find many resources to help and inspire you whether you are a beginner or experienced composter.

The Master Gardeners of Nevada County have a Demonstration Garden located on the grounds of the Nevada Irrigation District in Grass Valley, 1036 West Main Street (click here for map). The garden features 1.

This inspiring piece tells the success story of how bluebirds were brought back from decline through actions taken by dedicated individuals acting collectively! It describes: Four easy steps all gardeners can take to help preserve the ecosystems necessary to support native birds The benefits gardeni...

Functional Irrigation - Part 1 Saturday, April 17 Presenter: Please join the Master Gardeners of Nevada County as we present the first of two free public workshops on Irrigation Systems.

Totally Tomatoes Presenters: Bonnie Bradt and Patricia Wolfe Date: March 20, 2021 From seed to shining seed. Learn how to select the best varieties based on taste, needs and skill levels.

Water Wise Gardening Workshop - April 3, 2021 Presenters: Susan VanSteenkist and Cheryl Kauk Every year is different in the Sierra foothills! This year is no exception with a relatively dry winter thus far. Previous years of drought have taught us that water is a very precious resource.

IPM for Healthy Gardens- Part 1 Presented May 29,2021 Integrated Pest Management is a process you can use to solve pest problems while minimizing risks to people and the environment. IPM can be used to manage all kinds of pests anywhere in urban, rural, agricultural, and wildland or natural areas.

"Non-Stop Gardening: Growing Vegetables Year-Round" Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 10 am Presenter: Rob Chase Description: For those interested in growing their own delicious food and having fresh garden produce available each month of the year, this free online workshop is for you! We will help you...

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