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Native Plant Boot Camp

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Aug 2 2025

Join the UC Master Gardeners for a free Native Plant Boot Camp!Learn to grow a thriving, water-wise garden with California native plants through workshops, expert demonstrations and hands-on activities that are perfect for beginners and experienced gardeners alike.Discover how to support local wildlife and…
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Ask A UC Master Food Preserver - Live Q&A

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Jul 2 2025

A panel of volunteers specializing in freezing, dehydrating, canning and food safety will be available to answer your questions and share their tips so you can safely and successfully preserve food at home.
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Design a Pollinator Habitat in your Backyard

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Jun 28 2025

Discover how California native plants can provide seasonal beauty while supporting pollinators and local ecosystems. Join Master Gardener volunteers as we share tips and techniques for attracting and supporting pollinators in your yard.
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10 Common Native Butterflies & Their Plants

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Jun 28 2025

  Join Kirsten Stember, naturalist and educator for the Santa Lucia Conservancy, to uncover the unique adaptations and native larval plants of 10 common native butterflies in Monterey County.For over 25 years, Kirsten has led interpretive walks at the Santa Lucia Preserve, situated within one of…
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Home Composting Basics Workshop

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May 18 2025

Are you interested in learning how to make your own compost at home?Explore the art and science behind various composting methods from local Certified Master Composter and Master Gardener, Bridget Matz. Participants will learn how to transform their kitchen scraps and yard waste into a rich and…
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Pest Management for Your Vegetable Garden - DEMO

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May 10 2025

Pest Management for Your Vegetable Garden This third class in our Vegetable Growing series will acquaint you with the most pesky invertebrate pests in your spring/summer vegetable garden and techniques to manage them.  You will learn to differentiate between the bad guys and the beneficials, focus…
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Pest Management in Your Vegetable Garden - ONLINE

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May 8 2025

 Pest Management for Your Vegetable Garden NEW Vegetable Gardening Class Series This third class in our Vegetable Growing series will acquaint you with the most pesky invertebrate pests in your spring/summer vegetable garden and techniques to manage them.  You will learn to differentiate…
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Spring is Here! Let's Grow Veggies!

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Apr 26 2025

Let's grow veggies!Spring is here and it's time to find out how to prepare your garden beds for high productivity, learn what to plant when, know what to plant from seed versus starts, and discover tips to keep your plants thriving through the summer months. Our class will be taught by a group of…
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Growing Avocados on the Central Coast

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Apr 24 2025

Did you know you can grow great avocados in our cool foggy summers?Join our online workshop to learn all about avocados!Find out which varieties do best in our Monterey Bay area, how to choose a good tree and how to plant it properly, how to care for and fertilize your tree as well as protect it from pests…
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