Gardening

An introduction to biopesticides, including what they are, how they work, and how to use them effectively.

Learn how to identify and manage a variety of diseases and abiotic disorders of garden vegetables.

Join Dr. Amy Murillo discussing pests of backyard chickens including lice, mites, and fleas.

Well-cared-for citrus trees add beauty and fragrance to the landscape while producing a bountiful crop of fruit. This talk will focus on the most important tasks to care for your citrus: when and how to fertilize, water, prune, and manage pests. Bring your citrus questions and citrus samples for problem…

Fruit tree pruning isn’t just cosmetic – it directly affects the tree’s health, growth, and fruit quality and it improves fruit production. Controlling the size and shape keeps the tree at a manageable height for harvesting, spraying, and netting.If you want to learn more about when and how to prune your…

Full-day landscape design workshop in Cameron Park  This full day workshop will provide basic principles of design while teaching lifelong skills to immediately apply at home. Whether you are a homeowner that needs some help redesigning your yard, a DIYer wanting basic installation techniques,…

Systematic approach to pest management in the garden Want to solve your pest problems in the garden using methods that lessen risks to people and the environment?  Are you interested in less toxic pest management? Then this class is for you! Join Master Gardener Pat Trimble for a presentation on…

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…

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. 

Propagate plants from cuttings, divisions, and seeds Join Master Gardener and Landscape Designer, Sheri Burke, to learn how to have fun and save money by starting your own plants.  She will teach you how to plant annual seeds to create a 4 Season Garden. She will also teach you how to…