Event

Fall in the Garden

Fall is a lively time for gardeners on the Central Coast. Learn from seasoned Master Gardeners, Bridget Matz and Delise Weir about all the things you can do in the fall. They will touch on fall-planted fruits and vegetables, flowers, bulbs and perennials, as well as garden maintenance for soil and pest prevention. Learn what to do and when to do it for a productive winter and spring.

Topics we'll touch upon at a high level
September
Cool season vegetables you can plant from seed and seedling
Harvest and use summer crops
Saving seed from favorite varieties
October
Amend and mulch your soil
Yard cleanup to discourage overwintering pests
Weed now, save later
Plant perennials, Mediterranean herbs, and CA native plants now
Start a straw bale garden bed
Learn about fall pests and how to protect your plants into winter & spring
November
Plant flower bulbs, garlic, and shallots
Plant wildflowers and poppies
Plant cover crops to enrich & protect your soil for spring
Build a compost pile
Start a straw bale garden bed
Dig and divide root clumps
Shop early for bare root Fruit trees and roses that go in the ground in winter for best selection
Enjoy a brief break in winter

Location

Zoom

Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Online Access Information

UCMG Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Fall in the Garden Time: Sep 20, 2022 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://ucanr.zoom.us/j/92433848389?pwd=RmZldWRTUU1RSEdTWWRwbVp0QzhBZz09 Meeting ID: 924 3384 8389 Passcode: 085575