Tagged: online class

How to outsmart rodents (the IPM way)

The California ground squirrel ( Otospermophilus beecheyi ) can be a real nuisance for the home gardener. (Photo by Monica Dimson, UCCE Orange County, courtesy UC IPM) They’re clever, determined and usually hungry. That makes...

All about succulents in free online class

Succulents have their own special beauty. (Photo by L. Meyerpeter, courtesy UCCE Placer County master gardeners) Succulents are still the hottest thing growing in the garden world. Any gardener who feels they are late...

Dealing with winter, thinking of summer

Dwarf varieties are among my tomato seed purchases this year. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) When it’s so cold outdoors this week, it’s nice to think of warmer days and summer vegetables. There’s still plenty of...

Get smart before you spray for pests!

Do you know what you’re spraying on your garden? Learn about pesticides during a free webinar from the UC IPM. (Photo courtesy Fred Hoffman) What you don’t know can kill you. When it comes...

Learn how to make your own garden gold

These are successful types of compost bins used at the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center. Learn the ins and outs of composting during the Placer County master gardeners’ Zoom class Saturday. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Garden...

Learn the basics of succulents April 8

Succulents are easy-care plants, once their few needs are understood. Learn all about them in an online class from the Sacramento County master gardeners. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) You’re probably aware that succulents have been...

Learn all about bulb planting

So pretty in spring, but they should be planted now. Learn how to get maximum effect from bulbs. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) It’s bulb-planting season! It’s also time for gardeners to project themselves into the future —...