This workshop takes place at our berry and grape garden, where a number of varieties were planted in early 2021. You will learn about the best varieties to plant in our climate, along with optimum methods of planting, training, pruning, irrigating, and harvesting. In addition to grapes, the workshop will…
Companion planting is the practice of arranging plants in proximity to one another so that they attract beneficial insects and pollinators, deter unwanted pests, and offer shelter and food for beneficial insects.
The Wildflower & Nature Festival shines a spotlight on natural resources and handmade products in Butte County. UC Master Gardeners of Butte County will be available help with your gardening problems and to provide information about gardening and landscaping.
This workshop will help you get started with the flower garden of your dreams or sharpen and hone the flower gardening skills you already have. Fundamentals of flower garden planning through site selection and preparation, seed starting, propagating, and a number of different growing techniques will be…
The Living Lab team will provide garden activities for families at CARD's Spring Jamboree at Caper Acres. We will be making seed balls, planting seeds and building a growing bracelet at this free event.Sponsored by Chico Area Recreation and Park District
There is nothing peskier than vertebrate pests in the garden. Join us to gain some knowledge about how to deal with these critters that plague your yard. We will also have a Master Gardener available to show you exactly how to set gopher traps.
Learn tips and tricks that will rev up your spring garden for the season. From fine-tuning fruit trees to supercharging perennial garden beds, we'll share practical takeaways valuable for novice gardeners and old pros alike. There will be a focus on soil-building techniques, prepping for the summer vegetable…
Registration is required. Limit 25 people. Learn how to use leaves, garden waste, and kitchen scraps to enrich your soil. This workshop will cover both cold and hot composting methods, demonstrate helpful composting tools, and review tips for building bins. Carbon: nitrogen ratios will be explained, and…
For Program Staff and School Garden Educators this workshop covers garden-based next generation science lessons; student notebooks and lesson plans; and engagement in garden-based science activities. Participants will have an opportunity to network with other Expanded Learning staff and connect with UC…
UC Master Gardeners of Butte County hosts their spring plant sale. Visit our Demonstration Garden, attend a free workshop, and purchase plants that have been propagated by Butte County Master Gardeners that are selected to thrive in our climate.
Create a haven for native wildlife. Landscaping with native plants and other important features can be incorporated into your garden to attract, feed, and support the life cycles of many different kinds of wildlife, including birds, insects, lizards, and more.
How to use hardscaping in your drought-tolerant landscape. Choose hardscape materials that are permeable so water will filter through and recharge our groundwater. Create places to sit and rest in the garden.
Join us for a fascinating exploration of the clues that weeds can offer about soil problems. Using the gardens at Patrick Ranch as a lab, a team of Master Gardeners will show you how to identify common weeds and what their presence might reveal about the health of the soil.
Do your favorite tools need some TLC, but you need help figuring out where to start? Join this interactive workshop to learn some techniques and good practices to extend the life of your tools and make them work harder for you.
Succulents do well in our Mediterranean climate because their thick, fleshy leaves retain water during long dry summers. Their striking and unusual appearance makes these plants great choices for ornamental gardens. This workshop focuses on the heat and water requirements of succulents, and covers types that…
Create beautiful, rich, nutritious compost from kitchen and garden scraps, along with help from the vermiculture community. Worms consume the biomass you provide them, digest it, and then excrete worm casting. This workshop, taught by a Certified Composter, will show you how to start the process and keep the…
