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Come to our Annual Wreath Workshop on Saturday, December 2 at 1 pm. The cost of the workshop is $50.00 per person or per wreath. This fee includes access to greens, paddle wire, embellishments, bow-everything you need to make a unique wreath. We will have refreshments for you as well.
In this one-hour workshop you will learn about plant and seed selection for Spring flowers. We will also discuss great perennials that will give flowers for years to come. And we will include basic rose pruning to promote Spring flowering too.
What's the difference between container and in-ground plantings and care? Can you grow vegetables in a container? What are thrillers, fillers, and spillers?
Come learn all about seed catalogs and what to consider when ordering, harvesting seeds, and saving and storing seeds for next year. Enjoy making a seed bomb with a gift card.
Most of us freeze when we see a snake. Some of us run for the shovel or hoe to kill it. What should we do? We will help identify different snakes and their behavior. Get tips on how to avoid running into them. We will also talk about the service they provide as well as the danger.
Growing vegetables and flowers is easier than most people think. Whether growing in pots, garden boxes, or in the ground, there are easy and affordable ways to produce more bounty than many would believe is possible.
Master Gardeners Deb and Christina will cover finding resources for finding and purchasing the right herbs, growing herbs, and harvesting and storing herbs.
Master Gardener Tina will be sharing with you the basics of composting so that you can incorporate this beneficial practice into your own property. Learn how you can turn your food scraps and yard waste into beautiful soil to use in your garden.
Master Gardeners Shari, Jan and Kay share an introduction to the broad array of native and non-native bees living here in Solano County, with suggestions on how you can help our bee population to thrive!...
This talk will examine preparing your garden for hot weather; irrigation needs and types; seasonal changes for North, South, East, and West; providing temporary shelter from wind; and taking care of yourself in the heat, too.
Join Master Gardeners Jan, Diane, and Judith in learning how to choose the right plant, the mystical properties of watering, what pests you may encounter, and more!...
Worms. Who are they? What do they do? Why would you want them? What's worm composting? Bring a shoebox and take home your starter worm composting bin. ***You must RSVP that you'll participate in the shoebox activity to rehabnurse@sbcglobal.net so she'll have enough worms for everyone.
Come join Solano Master Gardeners Jan, Diane, and Judith as they help expose the secrets to growing and caring for houseplants. Includes why grow houseplants, choosing the right plants and setting, the mystical properties of watering, and what pests you may encounter.
Thinking of removing your lawn? Want to lower your water bills? Master Gardener Maureen will show you a wide variety of low-water ideas and native plants to choose from.
