Gardening

Are you interested in growing your own avocados right here in Sonoma County? Dr. Jeff Pierce will share knowledge  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 your very own delicious avocados.

Many of us want to augment our pleasure in the garden by increasing our knowledge of and contact with wildlife - especially the birds. The key to having a rich variety of bird life in your garden– or other critters for that matter – means understanding the principle of the ecological niche - the role or…

This presentation will provide options and key considerations for drip irrigation to put the right amount of water in the right place when plants need it without excess runoff, over-spray or waste. Learn how a garden water meter can be a useful tool to help understand your plants’ water requirements. This…

Learn to grow berries, tomatoes, squash, and beans in a short summer  Join the UC Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe for an essential workshop dedicated to high elevation gardening in the summertime. In this free class, we will cover how to grow berries, tomatoes, beans, and squash.What You’ll Learn…

Get your Lake Tahoe Garden Ready for Growing Season!  Join the UC Master Gardeners for a spring gardening course designed specifically for the Lake Tahoe Basin! This educational class welcomes local gardeners and homeowners eager to get their yards ready for the growing season. We’ll cover essential…

Get a Blueprint for a Successful High-Elevation Harvest  Join the UC Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe for an intensive, 90-minute workshop designed to give you the blueprint for a successful high-elevation harvest. Whether you are a first-time gardener or looking to refine your mountain green thumb, this…

Spring is a great time to plant vegetables, flowers, strawberries, and so many other plants. This class will provide advice you can apply to your garden, based on UC research and Master Gardener local experience.Topics will include:Planning for your 2026 gardenLocal gardening considerationsTips for success …

This webinar is part of the UC Ag Experts Talk series. Yu-Chen Wang, Plant Pathology Advisor with University of California Cooperative Extension, Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties, will provide an overview of the current knowledge and management of major lettuce diseases, including Impatiens…

Conserve Water, Reduce Expense, Protect Investments! With summer coming soon, it is very important to preserve our water resources, while protecting the investments in our plants and landscaping.  Master Gardeners Sheri Burke and Cheryl Turner will discuss the basics of home sprinkler and drip…

Propanil Stewardship & Alternative Watergrass Management StrategiesHistory of Propanil Use in California- Luis Espino, UCCE Rice Advisor Permit Conditions- Colusa County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office Propanil Herbicide Resistance Development - Sarah Marsh Janish, UCCE Rice Farm Advisor Propanil…