Ventura County Master Gardeners
Our Mission is to enhance the well-being of people, plants, and the environment through science-based gardening education and community outreach.
Get Notified about upcoming Master Gardener seminars, workshops and other important gardening news click here.
Need a Speaker? click here.
You may Register Online for certain Calendar events listed on top right side of this page. Click on the desired event; you will find the registration link near the bottom of the event description.
Important Information
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Quarterly Workshop Series
Mastering Your Home Garden
- Saturday Workshops, specifically designed for Ventura County Home Gardeners, focus on seasonal garden tasks
- Half day of informative gardening education
- Presentations by University of California advisors and horticulture experts
- $30 registration fee includes:
- Two morning presentations
- Continental breakfast
- Docent-guided Faulkner Farm house and garden tour available
- Opportunity to shop for plants at the Master Gardener Potting Shed
"All About Tomatoes,"
18 May 2013, 8:15 am - 12:00 pm
Hansen Agricultural Center Santa Paula, CA
For the workshop flyer with the details,
click here.
Got Gardening Questions?
Contact the Home Gardening Helpline
Phone: (805) 645-1455
or Email: mgventura@ucdavis.edu
Call Tuesday or Thursday, 1-4 pm to reach the Helpline at the University of California Cooperative Extension office in Ventura.
Helpline Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
Calendar
| Event Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Home Garden Workshop in Santa Paula | 6/22/2013 |
| Home Garden Workshop in Santa Paula | 8/17/2013 |
| Home Garden Workshop in Santa Paula | 11/9/2013 |
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Bug Blog
Poor ol' Ladybug
Posted 5/17/2013 -
The lady beetle, aka ladybug, was at the wrong place at the wrong time.
We don't know how she managed to get tangled in the cellar spider's web or why the cellar spider opted to have her for dinner instead waiting for a tasty honey bee, a nutritious...
Ah, Ladybugs!
Posted 5/16/2013 -
Consider the lady beetle, aka ladybug.
It's not a bug, but a beetle. It belong to the family Coccinellidae, and scientists have described about 5000 species worldwide, and about 450 in North America.
Some quick facts...
Ladybugs are not always...
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