Workshops

Join us for the State of California Citrus workshop where you will learn about the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program activities as well as a deep dive on how to survey your citrus trees for pests.Image Credit: Donald Fink

Whether savory, spicy or sweet, a sauce will make a basic food into a feast! Imagine pasta without a traditional sauce, meats or poultry on the grill without spicy or sweet BBQ sauce, ice cream or cheesecake without flavorful fruit or chocolate sauce!Sauces can easily transform a meal from ordinary to…

If you've ever thought about putting organic Waste to work, join us for a program all about composting!  UC Master Gardener, of Solano County, Teresa Lavell will be leading a beginner's talk about composting basics. 

When should you harvest your summer fruits and vegetables? Join Ann Liu, UC Master Gardener of Yolo County to learn first-hand how to determine when your produce is ripe. Ann will also discuss garden maintenance and planning for your fall garden. Ann, team leader for Grace Garden volunteers and a master…

The UC Master Gardeners of Merced County presents a Public Workshop on Avocados. Topics covered in this workshop are:-A brief history on growing avocados in history.-What are ideal growing conditions and seasons?-Approximate varieties for the Central Valley.-Site selection, planting and culture control…

The UC Master Gardeners of Merced County presents a Public Workshop on Bulbs. Topics covered in this workshop are: -Learn abut the different types of “bulbs”. -When and how is the best time to plant and harvest -How should bulbs be stored and maintained -Are some bulbs good to eat, i.e. veggies   …

Join us for a free pest management class taught by John Murrieta, UC Master Gardener of Yolo County at the Hanna and Herbert Bauer Memorial Community Garden.  The garden is located along the west side of the Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) Bauer Building.Hosted by Yolo County HHSA…

In this class, learn how to control the size of your fruit trees by summer pruning. Get better fruit production, less disease and insect problems and make harvesting easier. Additional benefits of summer pruning are improved light exposure, sturdier branch development and control of undesirable growth.UC…

Join us for wood-fired pizza, beverages, and an evening of honest conversation about SGMA (the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act), what it means for small farms, and what to watch out for in years ahead.Speakers include:Judith Redmond, Full Belly FarmHow SGMA affects your water accessBarriers and risks…

2025 IREC Field Day on Thursday, July 31st from 8:30-noon at UCANR Intermountain REC 2816 Havlina Rd.Tulelake, CA 96134