Events for UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Join Karen Slinkard, UC Master Gardener of Yolo County for Gardening for Year Round Meals. This month's talk will be on Getting the Garden Ready for Winter. The days are getting shorter and the temperatures are starting to cool. It is time to set up your garden for roots, stems and leaves that will feed you…

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 join Janet Gaard, 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…