Upcoming Gardening Events in Butte County
Water-wise & Habitat-friendly Garden Tour
Saturday, May 2nd, 9:00am–noon & 1:00pm-4:00pm in Chico, Paradise and Durham
Excitement is in the air! Visit residential native gardens where you can learn to create native gardens that attract and support pollinators and wildlife.
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Irrigation
Saturday, May 2nd, 10:00am–11:30am
Demonstration Garden at Patrick Ranch
25 people
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.
Click here to register. Many thanks to the Master Gardeners of Butte County
Weed ID
Wednesday, May 6th, 12:00pm–1:30pm
Demonstration Garden at Patrick Ranch
25 people
This workshop explores the nature of weeds, and why it’s important to correctly identify which weeds you are battling. We’ll offer tools to help with this, including a hands-on practicum. Primary strategies for weed control are Integrated Pest Management methods; we’ll have a quick primer on chemical controls for when they are needed as a last resort.
Click here to register. Many thanks to the Master Gardeners of Butte County
Propagation
Thursday, May 7th, 10:00am–11:30am
Demonstration Garden at Patrick Ranch
25 people
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.
Click here to register. Many thanks to the Master Gardeners of Butte County
Master Gardeners of Butte County plant sale
Saturday, May 16th, 9:00am–noon
Patrick Ranch Museum 10381 Midway Rd, Durham, CA 9th 5938
Plant a Native Garden for the Birds
Monday, May 18th, 10:00am–11:30am
Pat's Barn at Patrick Ranch
30 people
Don’t just plant a native plant garden, create a habitat that supports birds throughout the year. In this workshop we will discuss the bird species you can expect to attract year-round; the best plants for them; and how to arrange different types and sizes of plants in order to provide food, shelter, protection, and nesting sites. Ideally, a bird-friendly garden will be attractive to humans too. This presentation provides plenty of photos of the birds and plants, and will introduce you to a great plant selection tool. We will mention plant suppliers and native plant gardens worth a tour in the Chico area. We’ll also show examples of garden layouts pleasing to both birds and humans.
Click here to register. Many thanks to the Master Gardeners of Butte County
Bats
Friday, May 22nd, 10:00am–noon
Pat's Barn at Patrick Ranch
30 people
Bats! Learn everything you always wanted to know about these fascinating creatures from Dr. Shahroukh Mistry, an expert on bat biology. Dr. Mistry teaches in the biology department at Butte College, and his current research is on Acoustic Monitoring of Bat Diversity and Activity in Northern California, and Prehistoric Distribution of Extinct Vampire Bat Species. His great specialty, however, is making science, especially bat science, accessible, enjoyable, and fun.
Click here to register. Many thanks to the Master Gardeners of Butte County
Paradise, CA Garden Tour
Saturday June 6th & Sunday June 7th, 10:00am–4:00 pm
Six Paradise area gardens on tour!
Purchase tickets at Bobbi's Boutique, Coyote Ridge Mercantile, The Plant Barn, Magnolia Gift & Garden, and Deja Vu Gardens Galore Nursery, or buy the days of the tour at 6569 Clark Road.
Hodge's Family Nursery Summer Schedule
Various events all summer long. 9681 Midway, Durham, CA 95938
