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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May 14 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Pick Yourself Strawberries and Ollalieberries are now available at Gizdich Ranch. More info at:
http://www.gizdich-ranch.com
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May 20 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Art in the Arboretum: “Environmental Installations”. Free event for members; Free with Admission fee to the
public.
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May 27 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Love Apple Farms will teach you the process of installing a drip irrigation system, from the spigot to the garden.
Registration required. Cost $69. More info at www.growbetterveggies.com
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May 27 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM UC Master Gardener Carole King will be teaching a FREE class on “Starting Your Summer Garden”, with an
emphasis on growing successful tomato plants. They will cover information on what to plant this time of year,
where to plant, spacing, companion planting, irrigation, staking plants that grow vertical, keeping the soil healthy
throughout the season, protecting your plants from pests and saving seeds at the end of the season. Register at
http://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=20243
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June 3 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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June 6 9:00AM - 5:00 PM UCSC Arboretum Community Day. Free admission to the Arboretum the first Tuesday of each month.
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June 10 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM UCSC Arboretum Phenology Walk. A workshop to learn how to help researchers study the effects of climate
change on native plants. Reservations are recommended.
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June 10 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM Dine outdoors on the organic farm at the Homeless Garden Project with a 4-course dinner prepared by
exceptional, local chefs featuring local, organic food. Enjoy engaging talks by renowned speakers focusing on
sustainability, including our Keynote Speaker, Guy Kawasaki. More info at:
http://www.store.homelessgardenproject.org/sustain-supper
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June 17 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Open House with Four Winds Nursery, 238 Carpenteria (corner of Carpenteria and Aromas Roads).
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June 18 10:00 AM Andy’s Orchard in Morgan Hill will be holding a Summer Tour and fruit Tasting featuring over 30 varieties of
cherries plus other stone fruit. For more information, visit http://andysorchard.com
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June 24 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Are Pest Problems Bugging You? Learn a less toxic strategy for long-term prevention of pests and their damage
with methods that keep health and environmental risks as low as possible. Not just about insect pests, Integrated
Pest Management (IPM) also focuses on weeds, wildlife, fungi, bacteria, viruses, and more. Join UC Master
Gardener Debbie Muth for this FREE workshop that will cover the basics of pest identification, how to determine
if your pest is likely to become a problem, the four methods of pest management, and information on pesticides.
Also included will be online handouts and resources for further information. Location info at:
UC Cooperative Extension Demonstration Garden
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July 18 10:00 AM Andy’s Orchard will be holding a Summer Tour and Fruit Tasting featuring late cherries, apricots and other stone
fruit. For more information, visit http://andysorchard.com
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July 28 varies CASFS First 50 Reunion Celebration. This three-day event includes a Friday evening reception on the farm, a
July 30 Saturday gathering in the Chadwick Garden, a symposium, a celebration dinner and dance and workshops. More
info at: http://specialevents.ucsc.edu/casfs-fifty/index.html
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July 29 10:00 AM Andy’s Orchard will be holding a Summer Tour and Fruit Tasting featuring apricots, peaches, nectarines and
plums. For more information, visit http://andysorchard.com
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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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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 available here: http://mbmg.ucanr.edu/Garden_Tour_2017
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