Upcoming Gardening Events in Butte County
Succulents
Tuesday, June 3, 10–11:30am
Demonstration Garden at the Patrick Ranch Museum, Durham CA, limit 25 people
Succulents do well in our Mediterranean climate because their thick, fleshy leaves retain water during long dry summers. Their striking and unusual appearance makes these plants great choices for ornamental gardens. This workshop focuses on the heat and water requirements of succulents, and covers types that are suitable for planting in the ground and in containers. We will include a tour of our new Succulent Garden and a discussion of the plants featured there. Presented by the Master Gardeners of Butte County
"Black Gold" Vermiculture
Friday, June 6, 10–11:30am
Demonstration Garden at the Patrick Ranch Museum, Durham CA, limit 25 people
We don’t mean oil! We mean the beautiful, rich, nutritious compost you create from kitchen and garden scraps, along with help from the vermiculture community. Worms consume the biomass you provide them, digest it, and then excrete worm castings, or “Black Gold.” This workshop, taught by a Certified Composter, will show you how to start the process and keep the worms happy so they continue to cast off Black Gold for your plants. Presented by the Master Gardeners of Butte County.