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Arborist Curtis Short spreads mulch around the base of a pineapple guava tree in Santa Rosa. Short will discuss tree planting at a presentation on XXX. BETH SCHLANKER -The Press Democrat, 2020
Santa Rosa
Growing healthy trees and shrubs: The public is invited to a free slideshow lecture given by Certified Arborist Curtis Short and hosted by the Santa Rosa Garden Club at 1:45 p.m. Oct. 27.
Short will talk about the best way to plant trees, why you should avoid phosphorus fertilizer, and how best to grow mycorrhizal soil fungi, and where to set irrigation outputs. In the end you will be well equipped to make soil and root care choices that will produce well established, long lived, healthy trees and shrubs.
The free presentation will be held at the Santa Rosa Garden Club at 2050 Yulupa Ave. Come a little early and enjoy some refreshments.
Santa Rosa
Cultivating community and biodiversity: The Milo Baker Chapter of the California Native Plant Society hosts a talk on “Cultivating Community and Biodiversity on a Community College Campus: The SRJC Campus Biodiversity Initiative” with professor Caprice Disbrow.
The event will be held at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21 in person at the Luther Burbank Art and Garden Center, 2050 Yulupa Ave. The talk will also be held via Zoom at chapters.cnps.org/milobaker
Although urbanization greatly alters natural landscapes, cities can serve as vital pockets of native biodiversity. The SRJC Campus Biodiversity Initiative — launched in 2024 — is working to intentionally document and enhance the diversity of flora and fauna present within its urban college grounds. This collaborative effort engages faculty, staff, students, and community partners across multiple programs—ranging from Biology and Environmental Horticulture to student clubs and cultural initiatives — to advance both research and ecological stewardship.
Sebastopol
Succulent plant sale: Sonoma County Master Gardeners will host a succulent plant sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 South High Street.
Succulents are a great fire-wise, water-wise and colorful plant for your garden. Four-inch and one-gallon succulents starting at just $5 will be available along with various container arrangements.
Cash or checks only. Proceeds benefit UC Master Gardeners of Sonoma County.
Sebastopol
What does it take to grow ‘great garlic’?: At this year’s annual Community Seed Exchange garlic-growing class, attendees will hear from a panel of enthusiastic and knowledgeable garlic growers about what it takes to grow a great crop of garlic.
There are different ways to approach growing garlic. We will be convening a panel of experts to share their approaches and different ways to get a great crop. Join us for the class and then if interested select some garlic to grow for the Chester Aaron Garlic Stewardship Program. Become a garlic steward and help care for our diverse collection.
Sara McCamant with 30 years of garlic growing experience will moderate. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Oct. 25, at St. Stephens Church, 500 Robinson Road, Sebastopol. Free. Information: communityseedexchange.org
Petaluma
Healthy ecosystems depend on biodiversity: Climate change is creating havoc on the world around us. What can home gardeners do to support the environment around them? How can you make your garden come alive? Master Gardener Suzanne Clarke will suggest ways to attract beneficial insects and butterflies to your garden during a talk from 10:30 a.m. to noon Oct. 25 at Petaluma Regional Library, 100 Fairgrounds Drive.
Registration required: Go to https://tinyurl.com/464r3syy or sonomamg.ucanr.edu/ to register. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about attending the library talk.
Sebastopol
Create a winter succulent wreath: Learn about succulents and make a beautiful wreath at workshop held from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 1 at Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 South High Street.
Instructions and all materials are provided by UC Master Gardeners. The $75 fee includes instructions and all materials. Registration required. Visit https://tinyurl.com/rnpcyrx or go to sonomamg.ucanr.edu. And additional workshop is being offered on Nov. 15.
For more information contact: dryan4@comcast.net.
Santa Rosa
November for natives: Come learn about integrating California native plants, and the helpful species that need them, into your gardening at a class from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Nov. 1 at Harvest for the Hungry Habitat Garden, 1717 Yulupa Ave.
Sonoma County Master Gardeners and Harvest for the Hungry Garden’s native plant specialists will discuss easy starter plants, beneficial insects, invasive plants, and year-round habitat gardening.
To help participants get started, free keystone plant seedlings and information about how to grow them will be gifted while supplies last.
This is a free event. No registration required. Rain cancels.
Santa Rosa
Healthcare for succulents: Now that you have planted succulents in your garden, Sonoma County Master Gardener Anne Lowings will discuss how to keep them healthy and looking good all year round from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 8 at Northwest Santa Rosa Library, 150 Coddingtown Center.
Learn how to propagate them, so you can share them with your friends. And feel free to bring along ailing succulent plants for a consultation.
Registration is required: https://tinyurl.com/5bax5acf or http://sonomamg.ucanr.edu/
Sonoma
Installing and operating a drip watering system: Does your current irrigation system exceed 90% efficiency getting water to the root zones of your plants?
This presentation will provide options and key considerations for drip irrigation to put the right amount of water in the right place when plants need it without excess runoff, over-spray, or waste. Learn how a garden water meter can be a useful tool to help understand your plants’ water requirements. This informal presentation will have plenty of time for questions and answers.
Presented by Sonoma County Master Gardener Dennis Przybycien, the event is from 10:30 a.m. to noon Nov. 15 at Sonoma Valley Regional Library, 755 West Napa St.
Registration is required: Go to https://tinyurl.com/uc8rjdvw or http://sonomamg.ucanr.edu/ Upcoming Events to complete registration. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about attending the library talk.
Sonoma County
Curious about becoming a UC Master Gardener?: Have a love for gardening and a heart for community service? Applications are now open for the UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County’s Class of 2026.
UC Master Gardeners volunteer their time and expertise to help local residents with all aspects of home gardening and landscaping. As trained educators with the University of California Cooperative Extension, they share science-based horticultural knowledge—from composting and irrigation to fire-wise landscaping and plant health.
Join us at an information session where Master Gardeners will share first-hand what they do and answer your questions about the Master Gardener Program. Four sessions in August to choose from. For more information and to register go to https://tinyurl.com/ymvx4pb2.
Santa Rosa
Public tours continuing through October at Luther Burbank’s Santa Rosa Home & Gardens: Visit botanist Luther Burbank’s gardens in Santa Rosa. Drop-in, guided tours are offered 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 3 p.m. on Sundays through October. Admission: $12 for adults; $10 for children ages 12-18, seniors and college students; free for children under 12 with an adult are free. Tours include the home with its original furnishings, the greenhouse, a portion of the gardens, and a summary of Burbank’s life and achievements here in Santa Rosa. Group Tours and Children’s Tours are available with advance reservations. Call 707-524-5445 or email burbankhome@lutherburbank.org to confirm availability. Please note: Pets are not allowed in the gardens. Service animals only.
(Send Home & Garden related events to Yovanna.Bieberich@pressdemocrat.com)
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