Compost & Soil Preparation

Join Master Gardeners in a garden workshop at the Santa Maria Public Library on Backyard Composting We will cover why we should compost, how it works, what materials are needed, methods and their pros and cons, the do's and don'ts, and troubleshooting issues.  May 23, 2026 |  11AM to…

Join Santa Barbara Master Gardeners in learning about:Backyard CompostingWe will cover why, how, & what to compost as well as different methods and troubleshooting.Saturday, May 23, 2026, 11 am - 12 pmSanta Maria Public Library421 South McCleland StreetSanta Maria, CA 93454

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 …

Good soil is the starting place for a smart garden.  Learn the components of soil, how to evaluate your landscape soil, and the steps you can take to enrich your soil to produce a bountiful, sustainable landscape and garden. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will provide information to get you…

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!…

Turn waste into a nutrient rich organic material for your garden. Join Master Gardener Cindy Young to learn how compost provides valuable nutrients for your garden soil.  Compost also helps retain moisture, which saves water, suppresses weeds, prevents soil erosion, and loosens compacted soils for…

Vermiculture, the practice of using earthworms to enhance soil health and fertility, presents an exciting opportunity for sustainable gardening. Research has shown that vermicomposting can yield nutrient-dense compost that boosts plant growth while minimizing the need for chemical fertilizers, making it…

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!…

Learn about Seed Starting and Reading Seed Labels The UCCE Tuolumne County Master Gardeners will be holding our March Open Garden Day at the Demonstration Garden on Saturday, March 7, from 10AM – 1PM.  The Demonstration Garden is located at 251 S. Barretta Street in Sonora, (Cassina High School…