Guides
- Edible Gardening
- California Native Gardening
- Container Gardening
- Firewise Landscaping
- Handout: How to Protect Your Home
- By Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn
Fundamentals
Healthy soil is the foundation of successful gardening
- Building healthy soil
- Basic soil maintenance
- Addressing common soil questions
- Soil tests to evaluate your soil
Composting
- Composting is Good for Your Garden & the Environment
- Handout: Composting: The Basics, a UC Master Gardener guide to home composting
- Urban Agricultural Resources from San Francisco Recreation & Parks
- The San Mateo County Office of Sustainability is an excellent local resource for home gardeners. See the Composting section for more information and support for residents composting at home.
- Vermicomposting (composting using worms):
Climate
- Understand your climate to help you select plants that will do well in your garden.
Plants
- Plant Notes and Slides: details for how to choose and maintain selected CA natives, edibles, herbs, and succulents.
- Trees
- Plants by Type: Succulents, houseplants, lawn & ground cover
Taking care of the garden
- Pests and weeds
- Quick Tips library: Quick Tips offer brief information about common pests and sustainable gardening practices.
- Notas breves: Notas Breves ofrecen consejos rápidos sobre las plagas y las prácticas de jardinería que respetan el medio ambiente.
- Maintenance
Publications
Class materials
Slides and other documents for selected classes, presentations, and workshops given by Master Gardeners.
Videos on YouTube
We have a growing collection of videos on many garden topics. Visit our channel on YouTube: @smsfmastergardeners