Beekeeping

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…

You don’t have to live in the South of France to enjoy Lavender.  In our Mediterranean climate, Lavender is a beautiful and fairly drought tolerant and pest resistant garden plant, with a wide variety of specimens in many colors and sizes.  Add to that its fragrance and culinary use and you have a…

Grafting and budding are methods of plant propagation that join parts of different plants so that they will grow as one plant. Nearly all fruit trees are grown on rootstocks that have been selected to overcome soil problems. The scion cultivar is typically budded onto the rootstock. These techniques are used…

Home Arts Day is the place to showcase your project work and receive feedback from judges. It's free to enter and you do not need to be present the day of the event to participate. Submit your ONLINE entry form by April 10thDeliver your entry items to the 4-H Office April 10, 13, 14, or 15 between 9…

 DISCOVER THE FASCINATING WORLD OF HONEYBEES! Learn why these essential pollinators play a vital role in our environment This fun and educational event is perfect for the whole family!Live bees in an observational hiveHoney tastingHands-on kids activitiesTips on how to support pollinators in…

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to keep a hive of honeybees? Humans have been fascinated by the honeybee for a very, very long time: evidence of beekeeping goes back at least 9,000 years, and humans collected honey from wild bees before that. In this class you’ll have an opportunity to observe…