Backyard Series: Growing Citrus

Led by our own experienced citrus grower and Garden Manager Christof Bernau, this workshop is geared towards gardeners hoping to grow, enjoy, and eat citrus from the home. We will cover citrus life cycles, site selection and soils, varietal selection for the Central Coast and beyond, planting techniques and crop establishment, fertility inputs, irrigation, and pest and disease management. If time permits, we will also demonstrate the planting of a couple of new trees amidst our existing blocks of 50 trees that are spread across four locations on the farm.

This event will take place on June 8, 2025, from 9:30am to 12:00pm, and will meet at the Hay Barn at the UCSC Campus.

Cost: Based on your ability to pay. Workshop fees go to support the Center for Agroecology. Please select the price that works for you. UCSC students may attend for free, please email agroecology@ucsc.edu to register as a student.

Parking: Hay Barn parking lot

Things to Bring

Gardening gloves, layered clothing, sturdy shoes, and rain gear depending on the weather. This event takes place rain or shine. We will be walking up to the farm’s greenhouse after a presentation in the Hay Barn, which features a small incline/slope.

Pre-registration is required for this workshop. Email accommodations requests to agroecology.ucsc.edu.

Presented by the Friends of the UCSC Farm & Garden. Members receive a 10% discount on workshop costs. Learn more about becoming a member and join. Photo by coco tafoya on Unsplash.