Planting

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 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 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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UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County: Event

Central Sierra: California Native Plants (EDC MG)

Event Date
Sep 20, 2025

Do you love native plants and wonder how you can enjoy them on your patio or in your smaller garden? Join Master Gardener and California Native Plant Society (CNPS) member Dolores Morrison to discover how to evaluate your yard to establish a native landscape, how to select and maintain plants, how to group…
UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County
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UC Master Gardeners of Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties: Event

Planting & Caring for Your Vegetable Garden - ONLINE

Event Date
Apr 17, 2025

Ready to start your FIRST vegetable garden? Or IMPROVE upon your previous efforts?  Join us for our . . .  NEW Vegetable Gardening Class Series giving less experienced vegetable growers the informationthey need to succeed. Class 2 - Planting & Caring for Your Vegetable…
UC Master Gardeners of Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties
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Planting Bare-Root Fruit Trees

December 29, 2025
There are several advantages to planting bare-root trees: they are usually less expensive, easier for gardeners to transport, and they will grow their roots entirely into native soil (rather than having to transition from potting mix into dissimilar native soil). Also, the ideal time to plant bare-root…
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

When to Plant Your Vegetables

December 7, 2025
By Johanne Ryker, UC Master Gardener of Placer CountyQ:  Is it too late to plant a vegetable garden?A:  California has a unique vegetable growing climate, and we can grow many different types of vegetable crops throughout the year. Crops are classified as warm season or cool season crops. It is…
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

Organic Seeds

December 7, 2025
By Trish Grenfell, UC Master Gardener of Placer CountyQ: What is the difference between organic seeds and the old-fashioned regular seeds? A:  Organic seed is harvested from plants that are grown organically. In terms of germination and seedling health, the difference is not drastic between…
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

When NOT to Plant in Fall

December 6, 2025
Laurie Meyerpeter, UC Master Gardeners of Placer CountyFrom The Curious Gardener, Fall 2010Fall has long been considered to be the BEST time to plant because it allows the plant to become well established before the heat of the following summer. It’s the best time to plant most native plants. It’s the…
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

Planting in the Winter

December 6, 2025
By Laurie Meyerpeter, UC Master Gardeners of Placer CountyQ: I am interested in growing food in my garden. Can I plant anything in the winter?A: There are many food plants that you can plant now but there are a few precautions. During the winter months, our clay soils may be too wet to plant after…
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