Events for UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County

11am - 5pm.  Come visit our informational booth and chat with a UC Master Gardener about any growing questions you may have. We will be there to help extend research-based knowledge and information on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices to the residents of San Diego…

Kids will learn from UC Master Gardeners all about seeds and how our plants are able to grow from these tiny bundles of wonder. Shapes, sizes, methods of travel, and ways to plant seeds will be discussed, with kids coming away with knowledge to grow!This is part of the Poway Library STEAM Kids program, a…

Healthy soil is the key to growing healthy plants, but what is healthy soil? How do you know if you have it? With some hands-on demonstrations, we will also discuss soil texture, porosity and movement of air, water and nutrients in soil.Presenter Bio: Niki Vollrath is a member of the UC Master Gardener…

UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County will introduce home gardeners to waterwise plants that thrive in our Mediterranean climate, while reducing water use, maintenance and costs. Participants learn what “waterwise” really means – selecting the right plants for the right place.Kathy Pyle and Donn Reese are…

UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County Liz Woodward and Jodi Bay present “Preserving Your Harvest: Best Practices for Handling and Storing the Produce From Your Garden for Optimal Freshness.” Using research-based guidance from the UC ANR, participants learn how proper postharvest care protects food…