For Gardeners
Gathering of Gardeners Discussion Groups
If you like growing food and want to swap stories with other gardeners, you’ll enjoy the Gathering of Gardeners. We get together quarterly to share what’s going on in our gardens, be inspired by expert guest speakers, and participate in informative discussions about growing food. It’s a fun way to become a better gardener.
Gathering of Gardeners Discussion Groups
If you like growing food and want to swap stories with other gardeners, you’ll enjoy the Gathering of Gardeners. We get together quarterly to share what’s going on in our gardens, be inspired by expert guest speakers, and participate in informative discussions about growing food. It’s a fun way to become a better gardener.
Local Event Calendar for Gardeners
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August 6 10:00 AM Andy’s Orchard will be holding a Summer Tour and Fruit Tasting featuring peaches, nectarines, plums and
pluots. For more information, visit http://andysorchard.com
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August 26 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Learn from UC Master Gardener Otis Johnson, how to make a keyhole Garden. Keyhole gardens are circular
raised bed gardens. Crops are planted in the larger outer circles and the center portion of these gardens are
active composting baskets. Small aisles are built to access the compost baskets. Keyhole gardens get their name
from the bird’s eye view of these features. Register here.
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September 2 11:00 AM UCSC First Saturday Free Garden Tour. Free tour with paid admission. Meet at Norrie’s Gift & Garden Shop at
11 AM.
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September 3 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Free guided Tour of the UCSC Farm. Take a free, docent-led tour of the beautiful UCSC Farm. Learn about the
education, research, and outreach work taking place through the Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food
Systems. No reservations necessary. Meet at the Louise Cain Gatehouse, inside the Farm's main entrance. More
information is available here.
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September 5 9:00AM - 5:00 PM UCSC Arboretum Community Day. Free admission to the Arboretum the first Tuesday of each month.
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September 9 All Day The UC Master Gardeners of Monterey Bay's 2017 Garden Tour will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2017 in
the Santa Cruz area. Five to seven notable home gardens will be highlighted, including some that welcome native
wildlife. More information is available here.
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September 17 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM The Friends of the Arboretum Board invites you to the Member's Annual Meeting and Appreciation Event. More
information is available here.
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September 23 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Why save seeds? Learn from UC Master Gardener Carole King how you can help protect the diversity of the
vegetables we eat and develop plants that thrive in your yard. Learn the different ways to protect the viability of
the seeds you are saving. FREE class offered by UC Master Gardeners of Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties.
More information is available here.
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October 1 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Fall Harvest Festival. Join us on the 30-acre UCSC Farm to celebrate the fall harvest season! Enjoy live music,
kids' activities, great food, an apple pie baking contest, talks, tours and more at our fall open house event. $5
general admission; free for UCSC students, kids 12 and under, and members of the Friends of the UCSC Farm
& Garden.
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October 1 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Free guided Tour of the UCSC Farm. Take a free, docent-led tour of the beautiful UCSC Farm. Learn about the
education, research, and outreach work taking place through the Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food
Systems. No reservations necessary. Meet at the Louise Cain Gatehouse, inside the Farm's main entrance. More
information is available here.
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October 14 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Annual Fall Plant Sale. More information will be posted here when available.
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October 14 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM San Benito Olive Festival at San Benito County Historical Park in Hollister. Taste award-winning olive oils,
artisanal foods and fine chocolates, discover world-class wines and craft beers, become inspired by celebrity
chef cooking demos, and enjoy live music, hands-on crafts and much more.
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November 5 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Free guided Tour of the UCSC Farm. Take a free, docent-led tour of the beautiful UCSC Farm. Learn about the
education, research, and outreach work taking place through the Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food
Systems. No reservations necessary. Meet at the Louise Cain Gatehouse, inside the Farm's main entrance. More
information is available here.
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November 18 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wreath and Gift Sale. More information will be posted here when available.
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