UC Master Gardener Program

"If I can't eat it, or it's not food for a butterfly then it doesn't go into my garden. For me to give up real estate in my garden, I want to know that it is serving a purpose and supporting local butterflies and other pollinators." - Heather Hafner, UC Master Gardener volunteer #NationalPollinatorWeek Learn more about Hafner's passion for supporting pollinators and the impact she's made as a 2021 Gardener with Heart in our most recent blog post: https://bit.ly/2TZEAsl

Join UC Agriculture & Natural Resources today at 5pm and have your #drought questions answered!

June 21 - 27 is National Pollinator Week! Create pollinator-friendly habitat with native flowering plants that supply pollinators with nectar, pollen, and homes. For information visit: www.pollinator.org

Homemade pesticides have the potential to harm human health, damage plants, be toxic to pets and wildlife, and pollute the environment. Learn about the dangers of homemade pest control remedies: https://bit.ly/355XqjQ via UC Statewide IPM Program, Urban/Community

THANK YOU! As #BigDigDay comes to a close, we're grateful for your support as we help future gardeners grow in our communities! #giveback ucanr.edu/bigdig

In honor of Veterans Day, we send wishes of peace and wellness to all who've served in the armed forces, especially our gardening veterans.

Fall means leaves change and drop to the ground we love the diversity of colors and the crunch of leaves underfoot, but most gardeners don’t love the additional work those leaves create. If you choose to manage leaves in your landscape, you can do it in different ways: - Compost - Mulching leaf blower or mulching mower - Raking

UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County volunteers did a great live composting demonstration at the Sherwood Demonstration Garden. Watch for some great composting tips and best practices!

Beautiful images of pollinators on Verbenas in fall from UCCE Sacramento County Master Gardeners

It's Tip Tuesday! Check out our video on how to prepare, plant & grow your fall vegetable garden.

Don’t forget to register for the Sustainable Landscaping workshop on Tues., Oct. 27!

Water-wise Wednesday: Planting the right plant, in the right place helps plants thrive and reduces water waste in landscapes. Choose plants that are appropriate for your climate and hardiness zone. What zone are you in? https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb/

It's Tip Tuesday! Fall is the perfect time to clean and prepare your garden for the cold winter months (if you have seasons!) 1. Clean up leaf debris, fruit, and dead flowers 2. Refresh mulch 3. Adjust irrigation controllers 4. Plant cool-season vegetables

Some new vocabulary coming at ya!

It's Tip Tuesday: Read the UC Master Gardener statewide blog for a wrap up of the virtual 2020 Mini-Conference. Find out what you missed and how to view the recorded sessions. Learn more: https://bit.ly/36CSmFR

That's a wrap! Thank you to everyone who attended the virtual 2020 UC Master Gardener Mini-Conference! A huge thank you to all of our presenters, we appreciate your dedication and enthusiasm. All sessions are available on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/UCMasterGardeners

Third place winner of the UC Master Gardener Program Search for Excellence (SFE) will present on their winning project Mornings at Martial Cottle Park...Lessons in the garden for school children. SFE recognizes projects that exemplify the incredible impacts programs are making across the state. Attend, enjoy, and learn about our phenomenal 2020 SFE winners.

If your garden produces more than you can eat within a couple of days, you’ll need to preserve the food so it doesn’t go to waste. Learn the basics of safely harvesting, freezing, dehydrating and canning your produce. Receive links to additional resources with information, recipes, and video links to help you confidently preserve your harvest.

SAFE Landscapes shows step-by-step how to develop a fire-resistant landscape where plants and hardscape are maintained so that they do not easily transmit fire. We explain how to establish your defensible space so that the risk of fire transmission to your property is reduced, and fire fighters can safely protect your home. Fire is a part of the natural environment in Southern California. If you live in the wildland-urban interface, it is not a question of IF a fire will occur, but WHEN. Be prepared. SAFE Landscapes is focused on Southern California, but these basic concepts can be used and applied throughout California.