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…
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…
Are you a native plant enthusiast? We've got a special treat for you. Join us under the shade of the Sycamore trees at Petaluma Bounty Unity Garden. We're hosting a workshop all about California native plants and how they can transform your home landscape. We'll dive into the nitty gritty of…
Fall is the best time to plant, and choosing plants that thrive in our unique coastal zone will help ensure success for your home landscape. Join us for a presentation on evaluating your space, preparing for sustainable planting, and selecting mostly native plants for easy maintenance, beauty, and…
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…
There are many wonderful California native shrubs and perennials that make perfect additions to existing gardens and are great replacements for better known non-native plants. And because they are native to this climate, they are better able to withstand the swings in rainfall and temperature we…
Sonoma County Master Gardeners will host a succulent plant sale at Sebastopol Center for the Arts, located at 282 South High Street. Succulents are a great fire-wise, water-wise and colorful plant for your garden. Four-inch and one-gallon succulents starting at just $5 will be available along with various…
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…
Come learn about integrating California native plants, and the helpful species that need them, into your gardening. Master Gardeners and Harvest for the Hungry Garden’s native plant specialists will discuss easy starter plants, beneficial insects, invasive plants, and year-round habitat gardening.To…
Learn about succulents and make a beautiful wreath. Instructions and all materials are provided by UC Master Gardeners. The $75 fee includes instructions and all materials. Registration required.
Now that you have planted succulents in your garden, Sonoma County Master Gardener Anne Lowings will discuss how to keep them healthy and looking good all year round. Learn how to propagate them, so you can share them with your friends. And feel free to bring along ailing succulent plants for a…
Learn about succulents and make a beautiful wreath. Instructions and all materials are provided by UC Master Gardeners. The $75 fee includes instructions and all materials. Registration required.
Does your current irrigation system exceed 90% efficiency getting water to the root zones of your plants? This presentation will provide options and key considerations for drip irrigation to put the right amount of water in the right place when plants need it without excess runoff, over-spray, or waste…
Sonoma Master Gardeners are available to help home gardeners with information and advice at a number of our Sonoma County Farmer’s Markets year-round. Find us at one of our Gardening Information Tables listed at the markets below. Times and dates vary based on the seasonal Farmer's Market schedules…
