Soils And Compost

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…

Backyard Composting WorkshopsWith support from City of Santa Maria, Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce, and County of Santa BarbaraDate & Time: March 28, 2026 from 10 am to 12 pm or 1 pm to 3 pmThere are 2 sessions to choose from. When registering you choose which session you would like to…

Get your Lake Tahoe Garden Ready for Growing Season!  Join the UC Master Gardeners for a spring gardening course designed specifically for the Lake Tahoe Basin! This educational class welcomes local gardeners and homeowners eager to get their yards ready for the growing season. We’ll cover essential…

Good soil is the starting place for a great garden.  Learn what comprises healthy soil, about soil texture and structure, and how to protect, improve, and nurture soil. In this presentation, UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will discuss soil testing, aeration, and drainage. You’ll also learn…

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! …

 Join Master Gardeners for a Free Online Garden Talk onVERMICOMPOSTINGTopics covered will be: What is it?, How does it work?,Benefits to the soil, Making a worm bin, and Making worm tea. 

Join the Santa Barbara Master Gardeners in a FREE workshop onSoil PreparationYou will learn about Preparing Good Soil, Testing Soil using the "Jar Test" method, as well as Soil Amendments and Mulch.February 7, 2026 | 10 am - 12 pmMesa Harmony Garden500 Dolores DriveSanta Barbara, CA 93109