Events for UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County

¡Cultiva el jardín con los Maestros Jardineros! Clase gratuita del jardin. ¡Ven a aprender más sobre jardinería y llévate materiales para cultivar tu propio jardínen casa! Este taller será impartido por un Maestro Jardinero de la Universidad de California.  Patrocinado por CommuniCare+OLE En 2020,…

New and experienced gardeners alike are welcome to join UC Master Gardener of Yolo County Treva Valentine to chat about summer fruit tree pruning especially apricot and cherry and starting the winter garden.  Each month, Treva takes a science-based approach to what kitchen gardeners should be…

UC Master Gardeners of Yolo County will be available to answer your gardening questions at their twice monthly gardening Questions and Answers Desk, held at Lowes Nursery, 2250 Lake Washington Blvd., on the first and third Saturday of the month.*Bring your questions about pests, fertilizing, irrigation and…

Please come by the UC Master Gardeners table at the Yolo County Fair for gardening information and advice.  We will have an information table on the first evening of the fair from 5:00 pm to 9:00. We will also have information tables on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 12 noon to 9:00. On Thursday,…

Please come by the UC Master Gardeners table at the Yolo County Fair for gardening information and advice.  We will have information tables on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 12 noon to 9:00. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday there will also be a demonstration table for bean art/paper plant insect…

Join Kevin Marini for his presentation about Best Practices of Great Gardeners. Kevin Marini is a local Home Horticulture Educator, UC Master Gardener, Certified Arborist and Fine Pruning expert. He managed and expanded the local UC Master Gardener programs in Placer and Nevada Counties for over 20 years…

Join a UC Master Gardener of Yolo county for this month program on seeds.  The Gardening Adventures program at the Woodland Community and Senior Center (2001 East St.) is a free, monthly gardening and plant education series tailored for older adults. Hosted in partnership with the UC Master Gardeners of…

UC Master Gardeners of Yolo County will be available to answer your gardening questions at their twice monthly gardening Questions and Answers Desk, held at Lowes Nursery, 2250 Lake Washington Blvd., on the first and third Saturday of the month.*Bring your questions about pests, fertilizing, irrigation and…

Join Karen Slinkard, UC Master Gardener of Yolo County for Gardening for Year Round Meals. This month's talk will be on the seasonal transition of your vegetable garden.  We will discus when to remove your summer plants and how to plant for the cooler season ahead. Karen will also give a demonstration…

Spots, wilting, dieback, discoloration, and unusual growth do not always mean that a plant has an infectious disease. Join Dr. Akif Eskalen, Professor of Cooperative Extension in Plant Pathology for a talk that introduces Master Gardeners to a practical, science-based approach for recognizing symptoms and…

New and experienced gardeners alike are welcome to join Treva Valentine, UC Master Gardener of Yolo County, in her Kitchen Garden Chat to discuss choosing cover crops, how to choose garlic varieties, and demystifying seed saving. Kitchen Garden Chat meets monthly and provides tips for the edible garden…

Fall means time to dream about Spring blooms. Most flower bulbs are in one of two categories -fall planted-spring blooming or spring planted-summer blooming. Pamela McCabe, UC Master Gardener of Yolo County, will cover fall planted bulbs that perform well in Yolo County. She will provide guidance in how to…

Join a UC Master Gardener of Yolo County for this month program All About Garlic.  The Gardening Adventures program at the Woodland Community and Senior Center (2001 East St.) is a free, monthly gardening and plant education series tailored for older adults. Hosted in partnership with the UC Master…

Please join Janet Arias, UC Master Gardener of Yolo County to talk about Backyard Composting.  Composting is a natural way to reduce trash, help address climate change, and convert your yard waste and food scraps into a free, high-quality soil amendment. It requires minimal effort, equipment, and…