UC Master Gardeners of Napa County

Always love sharing worthwhile workshops from our friends from Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County!

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Manure, Gardener's Gold. By Susanne von Rosenberg, UC Master Gardener of Napa County This is the time of year when we start to prepare our soil beds for spring planting. Because Napa County has large rural areas and many households keep backyard chickens, many of us have access to free manure. Used properly, manure can be an excellent soil amendment and organic fertilizer, increasing soil fertility and tilth. But how do you make sure that you are using it properly and what co...Continue reading

We are so proud to share with you! Introducing Las Flores Community Learning Garden, a partnership with the City of Napa Parks and Recreation Department @napaparksandrec and UC Master Gardeners of Napa County. Follow our journey to expand and enhance the use of the public garden space. Follow our profile link to view our initail Phase 1 planning and installation of 200+ plants at the garden last fall. All the plants chosen are low-water, low-maintenance and will provide yea...r round color. UC Master Gardeners of Napa County will use the garden to inform and educate the community with research-based information on the care and maintenance of this type of garden and the plants. Visit the Las Flores Community Center at anytime! Observe, Learn & Enjoy Visit us. http://napamg.ucanr.edu/DemoGarden/ #napalearninggarden #learninggarden #napaparksandrec #publicspace

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