FREE class on “Soil Prep for Your Vegetable Garden“

UC Master Gardener Delise Weir will discuss the basics of soil science and why it’s important to the success of your vegetable garden. She will cover what soil is made of, what makes some soils different from others, and how organic matter affects the availability of water and nutrients to your plants.

This class is intended for home gardeners who garden in the ground or raised beds, not pots, and no science background is required. Plenty of practical tips will be given on how to improve any soil with resource lists to source local organic materials. Bring a cup of your own garden soil in a mason jar with a lid to participate in the soil texture exercise.

For further information and advance reservation, visit the UCMBMG website at www.mgmb.ucanr.edu. The UCMG Demonstration Garden is located next to the rear parking lot at 1430 Freedom Blvd in Watsonville.

This class is part of a series of free monthly gardening workshops at the UC Master Gardeners' Watsonville demonstration garden. Upcoming topics include growing vegetables, and integrated pest management.