Plant Care

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UC Master Gardeners of Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties: Event

Winter Fruit Tree Pruning

Event Date
Jan 24, 2026

Do you have fruit trees in need of pruning? Do you want help sorting out the difference between a thinning cut and a heading cut?Bring your gloves and clippers for a hands-on fruit tree pruning demonstration at Sydalyn Hill in Felton!After a brief demonstration and orientation, you’ll join Master Gardener,…
UC Master Gardeners of Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties
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UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County: Event

Central Sierra: Growing Plants from Seeds | El Dorado County

Event Date
Feb 25, 2026

Secrets of Planting Seeds Participants are invited to the Cameron Park Community Center for a presentation on the selection and germination of seeds, starting media, containers, growing out, hardening off and transplanting seedlings.  Following the presentation, participants will have an…
UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County
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UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County: Event

Central Sierra: Growing Spring & Summer Vegetables | El Dorado County

Event Date
Feb 21, 2026

Your best vegetable garden starts now It's time to prepare the garden for the delicious vegetables you want to grow this year. Master Gardener Zack Dowell will discuss garden plant selection, planting times, site selection, soil preparation, proper seed planting techniques, and pest management. 
UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County
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UC Master Gardeners of Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties: Event

Late Fall Pruning of Perennials & Shrubs

Event Date
Dec 13, 2025

UC Master Gardeners and Cabrillo College Horticulture present their Home Gardener Days December session,  with Peter Quintanilla, Board Certified Master Pruner and landscape pruning instructor at Cabrillo College. Peter will explain the basic considerations of why, how, and which of your garden’s…
UC Master Gardeners of Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties
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UCCE in Santa Barbara County: Event

Bare-Root Fruit Trees - Online

Event Date
Jan 5, 2026

Join Santa Barbara Master Gardeners in a FREE online event on:Bare-Root Fruit TreesMaster Gardener, Janet Rogers, will share information on bare root fruit tree selection, planting, and care.  
UCCE in Santa Barbara County
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UC Master Gardeners of Butte County: Event

Hands On Fruit Tree Pruning NEW

Event Date
Oct 17, 2025

Join Master Gardener Tom Hansen to assist in the fall pruning of our demonstration orchard. This workshop provides a hands-on chance to prune our fruit trees with expert guidance. Learn how to keep fruit trees the ideal size for your backyard garden so that no ladders are needed for pruning or harvesting…
UC Master Gardeners of Butte County
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UC Master Gardeners of Amador County: Event

Gardening with California Native Plants

Event Date
Sep 27, 2025

Do you want to grow native plants, but don't know where to begin? Master Gardener volunteers will take the mystery out of it and can teach you the basics of gardening with California native plants! Topics will include: Who should grow California native plants? (hint, everyone!)What California…
UC Master Gardeners of Amador County
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UC Master Gardeners of Amador County: Event

Fruit Tree Pruning | Amador County

Event Date
Sep 13, 2025

Late summer and early fall, after harvest, is a perfect time for pruning your fruit trees. Yes, traditional wisdom says to prune in the winter when the trees are dormant, but it can be REALLY cold then so late summer pruning could be much more comfortable. Our Master Gardener experts will provide a hands-on…
UC Master Gardeners of Amador County
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UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County: Event

Community Ed class-Don't Leaf It To Chance: a guide to tree selection, placement & care

Event Date
Sep 27, 2025

Saturday, Sept 27 10-11:30 AM DON’T LEAF IT TO CHANCE: A GUIDE TO TREE SELECTION, PLACEMENT AND CARE MG TANNER   Learn how to choose the right tree for the right place with a focus on long-term health, aesthetics, and sustainability. This class covers selecting regionally appropriate…
UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County
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UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County: Event

Community Education Class-Spring Bulbs

Event Date
Oct 4, 2025

 Saturday, Oct 4 10-11:30 AM SPRING BULBS MG BRENDA If you love your neighbor’s tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, and other pops of color beginning in February - now is the time to plan your own display.  Have people on your Christmas list who have everything? Create a gift of bulbs…
UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County
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