15 virtual gardening workshops to take this spring
Whether you’re an inexperienced gardener or a total newbie, these virtual classes and workshops will get you up and running.
Small Space Vegetable Gardens: 9-10:30 a.m. March 10. In this online class, master gardener Mike Pavlick will cover site location, design, raised bed options, container gardening and other methods that will allow you to have a vegetable garden in a small backyard setting. Free. https://ucanr.edu/News/?routeName=eventlist
Gardening in the Shade: 1-3 p.m. March 10. Learn the advantages (and a few disadvantages) of having a shade garden with master gardener Virginia Martin in this virtual class. Free. www.lyngsogarden.com/community-resources/
Beginning Beekeeping — the Basics and Starting a Hive: 6-8 p.m. March 11. An online introductory workshop on honeybees and beekeeping practices led by veteran San Francisco beekeeper Paul Koski will cover equipment, tools and bee biology basics. $25-$50. bit.ly/gfeonlinebeginningbeekeeping1
Small Space Gardening: 10 a.m. March 11. Learn how to conceptualize and design a garden for small spaces in this Bay Area News Group webinar with garden and wildlife columnist Joan Morris and landscape designer Susan Morrison. Free. www.mercurynews.com/events.
Grow Your Own Food: 10 a.m. to noon March 13. Take full advantage of the Bay Area’s unique gardening climate, where you can grow your own fruits and vegetables nearly year-round. Learn about transplanting seedlings and which seeds to start indoors and out as well as other gardening tips for raising healthy edible plants. $25-$50. www.gardenfortheenvironment.org/
Making the Most of Your Gardening Space: 9-10:30 a.m. March 13. Class will cover building and gardening in raised beds, growing in containers and how to make a small space go a long way. Free. https://ucanr.edu/News/?routeName=eventlist
Why Commercial Tomatoes Have No taste — The Biochemistry and Genetics of Flavor Preferences: 7 p.m. March 18. Professor Harry Klee from University of Florida, will discuss the genes that control flavor volatiles and how to produce a better-tasting tomato. Free. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/5036882
Honeybee Colony Workshop: 9 a.m. to noon March 20. Explore the art and skill of beekeeping with master beekeepers, who will discuss taxonomy, bee biology and more. $40. https://registration.ucdavis.edu/Item/Details/700
Perennial Herb Gardening: 11 a.m. to noon March 20. Learn about perennial herbs and how and where to grow them as well as the ins and outs of container vs. in-ground plantings. Zoom link: http://bit.ly/2Pl6KvF
Urban Composting Workshop: 10 a.m. to noon Apri. 3. Learn how to make your own compost in any space. Free. Eventbrite: http://bit.ly/3uSlq5W
Digging Deeper: 9:30-11:30 a.m. April 17. Learn how to enrich your soil, produce healthier plants and understand how your actions could mitigate climate change in this virtual workshop. Free. http://bit.ly/389sS2R
How to Grow a Salsa Garden: 10-11:30 a.m. April 24. Tomatoes, peppers, herbs? Speaker Carolyn Kinnon will cover proper planting for a healthier backyard salsa garden, how to cultivate healthy plants and tips for controlling common pets and diseases. http://bit.ly/3baN7im
Urban Chickens Workshop: 10 a.m. to noon April 24. In this workshop, you’ll walk through the steps for setting up your flock, review coop designs and learn how to keep your birds healthy. $25-$50. bit.ly/gfeonlineurbanchickens
Gardening with Wildlife: 10 a.m. May 6. Bay Area News Group garden and wildlife columnist Joan Morris and guests will dive into the joys and pains of planting with wildlife around, from squirrels to aphids. Free. http://bit.ly/3be9bbY
What Went Wrong: 10 a.m. June 15. Bay Area News Group garden and wildlife columnist Joan Morris and a panel of experts will delve into common gardening mistakes and answer your gardening questions. Free. http://bit.ly/2PyimM3
