Climate Change is creating havoc on the world around us. What can home gardeners do to support the environment around them? How can you make your garden come alive? Master Gardener Suzanne Clarke will suggest ways to attract beneficial insects and butterflies to your garden. Presented By…
This talk will assist home gardeners in creating productive vegetable gardens using insectary plants that are intentionally introduced to attract the “good” bugs to your garden. These “good" bugs will help to biologically control the “bad" bugs that cause damage to plants.Presented By: Sonoma County…
Join us for the sixth annual plant sale at Petaluma Bounty Farm. Find a wide assortment of drought-tolerant succulents propagated by Sonoma County Master Gardeners. Four-inch and one-gallon succulents starting at just $5 will be available along with an impressive array of container arrangements.We…
For naturally healthy plants and soil - compost. Learn how to turn yard debris and kitchen scraps into wonderfully rich compost to use as a soil amendment or mulch in your garden. Discover the basics of composting and worm composting and find a system that’s right for you. Presented by…
Do you love succulents and ceramics? Come on over to the Sebastopol Center for the Arts at 282 South High Street, Sebastopol on Saturday, September 13, from 10 am - 2 pm. Succulents are a great fire-wise, water-wise and colorful plant for your garden. Sonoma County Master Gardeners is…
COME CELEBRATE COMPOST WEEK!In honor of North Bay Zero Waste Week, we’re offering a fun-filled and informative morning of hands-on activities, workshops and information tables for all ages!FEATURED WORKSHOPS: Compost - Ins and Outs for All Ages! Vermiculture - Worm Wrangling with Master Gardener…
Fresh herbs are delicious but fleeting. In this class, UC Master Food Preservers will show you simple, safe methods to preserve herbs without expensive equipment, just using items you likely already have at home. Save money, reduce waste, and enjoy the flavors of your garden or farmers’ market all year long.
Registration is open for the:California Forest Stewardship Workshop: Contra Costa and Surrounding Counties Online (Tuesdays) beginning October 7, 2025 – December 16, 2025and in-person Saturday, November 8th at UCB Russell Research Center*Participation in the in-person field day is not required. All are…
The Forestry Institute for Teachers (FIT) announces Fall 2025 FIT-Focus Sessions! Connect with FIT this fall at three unique events! FIT-Focus sessions are 3-day professional learning experiences designed for both formal and nonformal educators. Held over a weekend (Friday–Sunday), each session focuses…
If you'd like encouragement and the skills to reap the benefits of fall/winter vegetable gardening, join us for an online presentation with Master Gardener Food Gardening Specialists. We’ll cover reasons to extend your gardening season into the fall, finding space to grow fall crops, timing and tips…
