Growing vegetables, flowers, and herbs from seed is easy and economical, once you know what to do. Join Master Gardeners of OC to learn everything you need to become a seed-planting pro in no time. The talk will include selection, sowing, thinning, transplanting, and hardening, along with practical…
Join us on the first Saturday of each month for a morning of outdoor fun at the Monarch Nature Trail in Huntington Beach. Learn about Orange County's butterfly population as well as the native plants they depend on for survival. Volunteer tasks for all ages include watering, seed collection, mulching,…
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…
Learn to save seeds from beautiful gardens. Join us for a leisurely stroll through the various and beautiful Gardens of Sherwood. We will help you gather seeds from selected plants to take home and try in your own yard. Learn about tried-and-true seed saving techniques. Includes flowers,…
Now is the time to plan for homegrown vegetables into the winter! Would you like to continue to harvest luscious, home-grown vegetables even after the heat of summer subsides? If so, now is the time to plant for a fall and winter harvest. Learn how to grow a successful winter vegetable…
Learn the correct way to prune fruit trees Come out to the beautiful and educational Sherwood Demonstration Garden to learn the benefits of summer fruit tree pruning: what to prune in the summer vs winter, the reasoning, creating fruitful trees, and more. In this informative class for beginners…
Plant Sale Benefiting the UC Master Gardener Program of Amador CountyVegetables, Herbs, Perennials, Succulents, Heritage Roses, Native Plants and More!Master Gardeners will be staffing tables during the sale to answer any questions and provide you with growing tips for the plants you purchase…
Imagine a world bursting with vibrant colors, tantalizing flavors, and endless possibilities—this is the extraordinary realm of tomatoes! From the countless varieties that grace our gardens to the nuances of their cultivation, disease management, and the choice between growing in the ground or in…
Learn how to grow from seeds the type of plants you want to enjoy in your garden Through this hands-on experience, participants can cultivate a sense of joy and satisfaction as they nurture their plants from seed to flourishing growth. Join us in this rewarding experience and take part in the vibrant…
