Garden And Landscape Design

Miscanthus sinensis, Wikimedia Commons Whether you want to create a naturalistic meadow, showcase a dramatic backlit border, or line a path, ornamental grasses are up for the job. Ornamental grasses and other grass-like plants like rushes and sedges are easily grown and work with many garden styles.

Build a great foundation of climate-conscious, Earth-friendly gardening principles and knowledge tailored to the needs, climate and conditions of gardens in Marin.

The Shade Garden is under the canopy of mature oaks along one edge of the Sherwood Demonstration Garden. If you are looking for help with a shade garden the UC Master Gardeners can help.

Master Gardeners of Amador County offer a variety of public education classes throughout the year. Check out our current list of classes by clicking below. 2025 Public Education Classes

The UC Master Gardener Program believes that gardening is not just about growing plants, but about cultivating healthier lives, stronger communities, and a more sustainable world.

Learn how to safely use recycled water in gardens, its benefits, and key considerations for successful irrigation and plant health in this helpful guide

It's easy to invite bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other welcomed winged visitors into the garden. Just provide the food, water, and shelter they need to feel at home. This is called habitat gardening, and it's a satisfying way to choose plants.

Wisteria sinensis, Wikimedia Commons Vines are usually grown for a purpose: to cast shade over an arbor, hide an unattractive chain link fence, or splay out over a hillside. If you're considering adding a vine to your garden, it is critical that you know its ultimate size.

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The Sherwood Demo Garden is comprised of 16 individual gardens. The educational goal with respect to the Japanese Garden is to provide interest in Japanese gardening techniques and to provide education and experiences pertaining to Japanese gardens. Shinto, Buddhist, and Taoist philosophies have influenced…