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Do you want to learn the most efficient way of watering your garden? Drip irrigation saves water, can be set up on a timer, and goes only to the plants that need it! Come and learn all of the details you need to know to set up your own system and enjoy the benefits of drip irrigation.

Our wonderful Master Gardeners will be on-site ready to answer your gardening, plant, or pest questions! Bring photos or samples to help us identify what's happening and so we can provide more accurate information.

This is Part 2 of a 3-part series. In this hands-on workshop, we'll demonstrate how to propagate plants from cuttings and division methods. Anyone is welcome to attend, even if you missed Part 1. All events are outdoors and are subject to weather and Master Gardener's discretion.

Learn the art of gardening in containers to maximize space and flexibility. UC Master Gardeners will share tips on selecting containers, choosing organic soil, and optimizing sunlight exposure for thriving plants that can be moved as needed. This event is free to attend.

Learn the art of gardening in containers to maximize space and flexibility. UC Master Gardeners will share tips on selecting containers, choosing organic soil, and optimizing sunlight exposure for thriving plants that can be moved as needed.

Our wonderful Master Gardeners will be on-site ready to answer your gardening, plant, or pest questions! Bring photos or samples to help us identify what's happening and so we can provide more accurate information.

This is Part 3 of a 3-part series. In this hands-on workshop, we'll demonstrate how to get more plants using collected or acquired seeds. We will have some seed to plant but you can bring some to share as well. Anyone is welcome to attend, even if you missed Parts 1 or 2.

Adopt eco-friendly strategies to manage pests in your garden. Explore Integrated Pest Management techniques, emphasizing non-toxic solutions and minimizing pesticide use to promote a healthy garden ecosystem.

Adopt eco-friendly strategies to manage pests in your garden. Explore Integrated Pest Management techniques, emphasizing non-toxic solutions and minimizing pesticide use to promote a healthy garden ecosystem.

Our wonderful Master Gardeners will be on-site ready to answer your gardening, plant, or pest questions! Bring photos or samples to help us identify what's happening and so we can provide more accurate information.

With wildfires becoming more frequent and encroaching on urban areas, it's more important than ever to create a fire-resilient landscape. In this talk, we'll discuss practical steps to establish a defensible space around your homereducing fire risks while maintaining a healthy, thriving ecosystem.

Attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators to your garden oasis. Discover plant selection, layout design, and nurturing practices that encourage these beneficial creatures to flourish in your garden sanctuary. This event is free to attend.

Our wonderful Master Gardeners will be on-site ready to answer your gardening, plant, or pest questions! Bring photos or samples to help us identify what's happening and so we can provide more accurate information.

This month, we're talking all about birds! We'll cover how to attract more birds by creating inviting habitats and food offerings. We'll also help you identify birds and the best practices and plants to encourage them to visit and stay.

Our wonderful Master Gardeners will be on-site ready to answer your gardening, plant, or pest questions! Bring photos or samples to help us identify what's happening and so we can provide more accurate information.

It's summertime! We'll discuss which plants thrive in this summer heat and what garden tasks we need to do or are best done during this hot, dry season. All events are outdoors and are subject to weather and Master Gardener's discretion.

Our wonderful Master Gardeners will be on-site ready to answer your gardening, plant, or pest questions! Bring photos or samples to help us identify what's happening and so we can provide more accurate information.

Monarch Butterflies are a queenly addition to any garden, but you need to build a habitat that attract the butterflies at all stages. We will discuss best plants and practices. All events are outdoors and are subject to weather and Master Gardener's discretion.

Our wonderful Master Gardeners will be on-site ready to answer your gardening, plant, or pest questions! Bring photos or samples to help us identify what's happening and so we can provide more accurate information.

Hgelkultur is the German practice of creating gardening mounds using wood and other garden debris. This permaculture method attempts to replicate the nutrient cycles that occur in nature. We will be discussing methods and processes to use this technique.