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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.
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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.
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For more information and to sign up to become a Master Gardener Volunteer click here.
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
"Planning & Growing a Cut Flower Garden,"
22 June 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 |
|---|---|
| Cut Flower Workshop-Santa Paula | 6/22/2013 |
| Roses/Plant Propagation Workshop-Santa Paula | 8/17/2013 |
| Edible Garden/Holiday Wreath Workshop-Santa Paula | 11/9/2013 |
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Bug Blog
No-See-Ums, But You Feel 'Em
Posted 5/24/2013 -
It happened unexpectedly.
Tabatha Yang and her six-month-old son, Karoo, were sitting on their lawn last Sunday at their West Davis home, when she saw red. Literally.
One minute they were enjoying the springlike weather, and the next minute his...
Promenade in the Pomegranates
Posted 5/23/2013 -
What a match--honey bees and pomegranate blossoms.
Watching the golden bees forage amid the brilliant red blossoms in the late afternoon is a delight to see, especially when the sun backlights them.
The ancient fruit, native to Iran, is one of...
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