Workshops

"Bee Brilliant: Nature's Tiny Heroes" Dive into the fascinating world of bees! Children will learn about bee biology, hive life, pollination, and why these tiny insects are crucial to our ecosystem. Through interactive activities, kids will discover how bees communicate, make honey, and help our planet…

"Firewise Living: From Structure to Landscape" This practical workshop equips homeowners with essential skills to reduce wildfire risks. Participants will learn strategies for creating defensible space around structures, including vegetation management, landscaping techniques, and home modification…

Container Cultivation: Thriving Tomatoes and Vibrant Vegetables in Small SpacesJoin us for an exciting presentation on growing tomatoes and vegetables in containers! Discover the numerous advantages of container gardening, including space-saving solutions and easier maintenance. We’ll guide you through…

Be Wildfire Safe & ReadyDescription: UC Master Gardeners will staff an education table at the Be Wildfire Safe & Ready event sponsored by the San Mateo County Department of Emergency Management. Stop by the table to learn how to protect your home by creating defensible space and maintaining your…

Zesty Success: Cultivating Citrus in Containers in San FranciscoDescription: Discover the joy of growing delicious citrus fruits right on your San Francisco balcony or deck! This presentation will focus on cultivating vibrant lemon, lime, kumquat, and select orange trees in containers, suited for our…

Spiller, Thriller, Filler Container GardeningDescription: Come learn how to create lush and stunning container gardens using both herbs and flowers. Discover how using the spiller, thriller, filler principles of container planting can add year-round texture, color and zing to your containers as they…

Composting is a natural way to reduce trash, help address climate change, and convert your yard waste and food scraps into a free, high-quality soil amendment. It requires minimal effort, equipment, and expense, and it makes you feel good. Learn how to set up and maintain your backyard composting, from start…

Bird Friendly GardensA Bird Friendly Garden is a specialized gardening class focused on creating outdoor spaces that attract, support, and nurture local bird populations. Students will learn how to transform ordinary yards and gardens into vibrant ecosystems that provide food, water, shelter, and nesting…

All About RosesJoin certified Master Gardener, Don Gustavson, for this talk on Roses. Learn to differentiate between rose types, how to plant and care for roses and how to prune roses. Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025Time: 6:30pm-7:30pmLocation: Simi Valley Library, 2969 Tapo Canyon Rd. Simi ValleyLink to…

Ready to start your FIRST vegetable garden? Or IMPROVE upon your previous efforts?  Join us for our . . .  NEW Vegetable Gardening Class Series giving less experienced vegetable growers the informationthey need to succeed. Class 2 - Planting & Caring for Your Vegetable…