UC Master Gardener Program

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Spring food garden Sonoma County
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April in the Garden at Bounty Farm

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Apr 12 2025

 The UC Master Gardeners of Sonoma County are hosting “April in the Garden,” a day of live demonstrations showcasing ideas for what to do in your home garden this month.In addition to hosting an information table where experienced Master Gardeners will answer gardeners’ questions,  Master Gardener…
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Bumble Bee enjoying a lupine flower
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Bees, Butterflies and Other Pollinators

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Apr 12 2025

Ready to learn about pollination?  Find out about the loving interplay between pollinators and flowers that keeps the ecosystem in balance (and food on our tables!)We will discuss bee nesting habits, hosts and nectar plants and causes for decline in the bee population-and other tips on attracting bees…
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Succulent and ceramics garden art sale may 2025
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Succulents and Ceramics Garden Art Sale

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May 4 2025

 Do you love succulents and ceramics? Come on over to the Sebastopol Center for the Arts at 282 South High Street, Sebastopol on Sunday, May 4th from 10 am -2 pm. Succulents are a great fire-wise, water-wise and colorful plant for your garden.  Sonoma County Master Gardeners is teaming up with the…
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Family workshop on botany
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Botany for Families Workshop

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May 3 2025

 You and your family are invited to join the Master Gardeners of Sonoma County for a workshop and walking tour of the Los Guilicos Demonstration and Teaching Garden, designed to deepen your understanding of botany and how it relates to gardening.  We will delve into the fascinating world of plants…
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Beautiful Peach colored rose
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Roses 101

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Apr 9 2025

Everything is coming up roses! Roses bring beauty, fragrance, and romance into our lives.  Whether you are  new to roses or experienced, a Master Gardener will inform and inspire you about the selection, planting, care and feeding of roses.   You'll learn how easy it is to bring the…
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Horn Worm on a tomato plant
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Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

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Apr 8 2025

Integrated Pest Management--Managing pest with environmentally sound methods, and answers to your "bugly" problems.   Come and hear about multiple techniques for effective pest control that are the least toxic.  Discover methods to keep bad pests away and encourage beneficial insects, all…
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Tomato Vine with ripe tomatoes
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Grow It Now-Warm Season Vegtables

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Apr 7 2025

Now is the time to plant warm season vegetables to harvest over the summer months, following the #1 rule; plant what you and your family like to eat!   
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irrigation setup
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Irrigation and the Home Gardener

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Jun 11 2025

Program: This presentation will strive to make sense of the history of gardening, the evolution of irrigation, and the idea of seasonal supplemental watering and the devices we use to apply water in our gardens. The general theme is Earth-Friendly Gardening. Our mission as Master Gardeners is to educate the…
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Getting to the Root of the Matter

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May 17 2025

Program: This presentation will provide home gardeners with an overview of why deep infrequent watering is recommended for maintaining healthy plants. Lois Stevens will focus on root depths and their uptake of water and nutrients. She will explain efficient watering practices for Marin's climate and soil…
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