University Of California Cooperative Extension & Master Gardener Volunteers of Napa County present: Workshops for the Home Gardener
All workshops are FREE and will provide University based information to the home gardener. Come to one or all.
Questions? - Call the UCCE Master Gardener hotline at 253-4221 or toll free from Upvalley and American Canyon at 877 279-3065.
ON-LINE REGISTRATION IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR OUR WORKSHOPS - SEE THE EVENTS BELOW OR CHECK THE CALENDAR.You can also sign up to receive e-mail reminders for each event.
- 2010 Workshops-
January 16 -
Fruit Trees: Part 2 - Pruning
Fruit trees are an investment and February is the best month to prune your fruit trees. This lecture and hands-on workshop will show you the best techniques to keep your fruit trees healthy and productive. Part 2 of a 3-part series on comprehensive fruit tree care.
(be prepared for outside demonstration)
LOCATION:
January 23 -
Fruit Trees: Part 2 - Pruning
Fruit trees are an investment and February is the best month to prune your fruit trees. This lecture and hands-on workshop will show you the best techniques to keep your fruit trees healthy and productive. Part 2 of a 3-part series on comprehensive fruit tree care.
(be prepared for outside demonstration)
LOCATION: UCCE Meeting Room,
January 30
Rose Pruning -
A rose by any other name… Now is the best time to prune your roses. Come learn pruning techniques from a certified Rosarian. Bring all your rose questions and go home an expert.
LOCATION: UCCE Meeting Room - Napa REGISTER ON-LINE
February 20 -
Great Soil for
Learn how easy it is to convert poor soil into great soil. Bring a soil sample and find out what is really happening beneath the surface in your own yard.
LOCATION: UCCE Meeting Room - Napa REGISTER ON-LINE
March 20 -
Fruit Trees: Part 3 - Maintenance
Fruit trees need scheduled maintenance at specific times during the year. This third session in the fruit trees series will outline how and when to spray, fertilize and irrigate all your fruit trees for optimum health throughout the growing season. Part 3 of a 3-part series on comprehensive fruit tree care.
LOCATION: NVC UPPER VALLEY CAMPUS - ST. HELENA REGISTER ON-LINE
March 27 -
Fruit Trees: Part 3 - Maintenance
Fruit trees need scheduled maintenance at specific times during the year. This third session in the fruit trees series will outline how and when to spray, fertilize and irrigate all your fruit trees for optimum health throughout the growing season. Part 3 of a 3-part series on comprehensive fruit tree care.
LOCATION: UCCE Meeting Room - Napa REGISTER ON-LINE
May 15 -
Demystify your Drip Irrigation System
LOCATION: Connolly Ranch - Napa REGISTER ON-LINE
July 10 -
Year-Round Vegetables
Come learn the how, when, what and where to plant for veggies all year around. Vegetable gardening made easy! This interactive workshop will show you how to develop a specific plan for your garden and plant your own seeds.
LOCATION: NVC UPPER VALLEY CAMPUS - ST. HELENA REGISTER ON-LINE
July 17-
Year-Round Vegetables
Come learn the how, when, what and where to plant for veggies all year around. Vegetable gardening made easy! This interactive workshop will show you how to develop a specific plan for your garden and plant your own seeds.
LOCATION: Connolly Ranch - Napa REGISTER ON-LINE
August 21 - Saturday - 9:30 - 11:30 am -
Deer, Squirrels and Gophers, Oh My!
Nothing is more frustrating than growing a special plant only to find it dead or gone, a victim of one of these critters. Learn the latest techniques in conquering these cute but pesky pests.
LOCATION: UCCE Meeting Room - Napa REGISTER ON-LINE
October 17 -
Basic Food Gardening in Spanish
This workshop will be presented in Spanish and will cover basic garden techniques to produce a bountiful food garden with the least effort.
LOCATION: UCCE Meeting Room - Napa
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