Gardening

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…

Are you interested in growing your own avocados right here in Sonoma County? Join this webinar with Dr. Jeff Pierce who will share great information about growing avocado trees, including how to choose the right variety, when and where to plant it, and how to care for it. Soon you'll be harvesting…

A few wise choices in planning your home’s landscape can assist a thriving efficient ecosystem and be quite beautiful as well. Providing some shade using larger shrubs and small trees, even if you have limited garden space, can temper heat extremes and provide food for any number of small creatures. …

[Detalles del evento] Location: Online Cost: FreeThe 2026 UC ANR Pesticide Safety Training from the Small Farms Network is intended to support small-scale and diversified family farms, as well as beginning, immigrant, and refugee farmers, in applying and handling pesticides safely and effectively. This 2…

We have leftover plants from last week's big sale to share.

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!…

This webinar is part of the UC Ag Experts Talk series. Jorge Angeles, Weed Management Advisor, University of California Cooperative Extension, Tulare, Kings, and Fresno Counties, will provide an overview of commonly found perennial weeds in orchards and vineyards in the San Joaquin Valley and cover key…

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…

Ready for another rendition of the birds and the bees – from the gardeners’ point of view?It’s called pollination – the loving interplay between pollinators and flowers that keeps the ecosystem in balance (and food on our tables!). The UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will weave the story of the…