Gardening

The New Master Gardener Orientation meeting is designed to give potential volunteers more information about the program, it's history and goals. The first step to becoming a Master Gardener is to attend one of these sessions. There are 3 dates available: In-PersonThursday, October 9th from 10:30am-12…

So you don’t have a big garden footprint. No space to build and plant a box big enough to be worthwhile? Well, think vertically! This week on In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners, our Master Gardener hosts Katrina Kirkeby and Teena Spindler discuss all the possibilities to get just the number of…

Get your garden prepared to host some of our favorite pollinators Late Summer is the time to plan for new plantings in the Fall. Even if you don't have a large garden space, some plants in pots can help with habitat for these garden helpers. Come and learn how you can make small changes in your garden…

Is it a bug, a fungus or a four legged pest?  Having problems in your garden?  Learn how to be more observant and gather information that can lead you to a diagnosis and treatment. You'll learn how to use your powers of observation and trusted internet resources to solve garden problems, identify…

This webinar is part of the UC Ag Experts Talk series. Dr. Monica Cooper, Viticulture Farm Advisor with the University of California Cooperative Extension, Napa County, will give an introduction to grapevine red blotch virus (GRBV) including its ecology, physiological impacts, symptoms, and management. She…

This webinar is part of the UC Ag Experts Talk series. Dr. Sudan Gyawaly, Area Integrated Pest Management Advisor with the University of California Cooperative Extension in Butte, Sutter-Yuba, Colusa, Glenn, and Tehama Counties, will discuss an overview of the current knowledge of major olive pests and their…

Program: Want to learn about growing edibles? Come and hear about preparation of planting beds and containers, selection of plant varieties including tomatoes, best watering practices and managing diseases and problems - lessons learned from a real garden!Speaker: Anne-Marie Walker is a lifelong gardener and…

This week on In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners, we bring you a repeat of a show from 2017 when UC Master Gardener Host Sally Richards interviewed fellow MGs Debra Koskoff and Deb Ringler to let you know ways to lure your kids away from the electronics and get them out into the garden! The three…

Learn about insects that overwinter inside structures, seasonal ant invasions, fall-swarming termites, fat juicy lawn grubs, and more!

In partnership with CARD, The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are offering a morning of spring-related garden talks. Session One, 8:45–9:30 am Planting Vegetables for a Summer GardenWant some fresh vegetables from your garden this summer? We will be talking about warm season seeds and…