Upcoming Gardening Events in Butte County
Stem Propagation
Saturday, February 8, 1–2:30pm
Demonstration Garden, limit 12
Learn the best time to propagate woody perennials and divide plants; how to select and make cuttings; the proper techniques for dividing plants; the best planting mediums to use; and how to plant cuttings and divided plants. Materials and techniques will be discussed and handouts will be provided.
Presented by the Master Gardeners of Butte County
Year-round fruit tree care
Saturday, February 15, 1–2:30pm
Demonstration Garden at Patrick Ranch, limit 20
Tom Hansen will explain what to do throughout the year to keep your fruit trees healthy and ensure the best crops. Tom has more than 50 fruit trees growing at his home and has worked as an orchard manager. His talk will cover pruning, irrigation, fertilizers, and cultural practices.
Presented by the Master Gardeners of Butte County
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Drip Irrigation Installation and Maintenance
Friday, February 21, 10–11:30am
Demonstration Garden at Patrick Ranch, limit 25
Drip irrigation is arguably the most efficient method of providing water to trees, crops, gardens, and landscapes. The surface drip irrigation system emitter was first developed in Israel, where the dry climate makes water conservation a necessity. This workshop will provide an overview of different options available for drip irrigation systems and how to install them. You will also learn how to troubleshoot and inspect your system, and how to make repairs when needed.
Presented by the Master Gardeners of Butte County
Healing Gardens
Wednesday, March 19, 9:30–11:30am
Bradley 2 at The Social, limit 50
Quiet, solitude and a connection with nature can be vital to one’s peace of mind and even help speed recovery from illness. Join us for a presentation that looks at a number of gardens designed specifically for this purpose and then explores ways in which we can create therapeutic, healing spaces in our own home gardens.
Presented by the Master Gardeners of Butte County
Salvias and Companions
Friday, March 28, 10–11:30am
Pat’s Barn at Patrick Ranch, Limit 35
Salvias are a desirable plant in water-wise and habitat gardens due to their long flowering season, low water usage, and hardiness. This talk will cover Salvia selection, planting, watering, and pruning. In addition, some great Salvia companions (those which thrive under the same cultural conditions and look great with Salvias) will be presented. The workshop will include plenty of photos of plants and how they can be used in the landscape.
Presented by the Master Gardeners of Butte County
Chico Nursery Crawl 2025!!
The dates for the 11th annual Chico Nursery Crawl have been selected: March 28th and 29th, 2025.
Tour several locally owned and operated nurseries, each with various sales, specials, and special events for these two days. Get a "passport" and have several nurseries stamp it and you can enter for a prize. More details and participating nurseries as details are finalized.
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