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Houseplants are a wonderful addition to a home, and keeping a few practical and science-based tips in mind will ensure they provide years of enjoyment! In this talk, the basics of stewardship will be covered, including light requirements, watering schedules, fertilizing, repotting and trouble…

Visit the UC Master Gardener education table at the Divisadero Farmers’ Market. Master Gardener volunteers will be available to answer your gardening questions regarding plants, plant maintenance, soil, garden pests and more. Photo credit: Somi Jaiswal on Unsplash.com.

Plants growing indoors need specialized care. UC Master Gardeners will share how proper care of houseplants and orchids can help your plants not just survive, but thrive.UC Master Gardener PresentersCarmen Mahood: Carmen dug her first garden hole at age five and has been a gardener ever since. She maintains…

Do you love house plants? Are you just getting started, and looking for ways to ensure your plants will thrive? Join this discussion to learn about common house plants and how to care for them and propagate them for many years of leafy green joy.UC Master Gardener Presenter Kimberly Swan: Kimberly spent…

Visit the UC Master Gardener education table at the Serramonte Farmers’ Market. Master Gardener volunteers will be available every other Thursday to answer questions regarding plants, planting techniques, garden pests and more.The market is located behind the multi-level garage by Crunch Fitness. Photo…

Learn how to plant and care for your spring and summer vegetable garden. UC Master Gardener Jonathan Propp will cover soil management, what to plant and when, irrigation and pest management.UC Master Gardener Presenter Jonathan Propp: Jonathan has been a UC Master Gardener since 2008. He frequently…

Come anytime between noon and 3:00 pm for this walk-in plant clinic. UC Master Gardeners will be available to answer your questions from general information to advice about specific problems. Bring samples of your problem plants in clear plastics bags for better diagnosis. If you suspect insect damage,…

Learn how soil is the central meeting point of the water, nitrogen, and carbon cycles. Explore how water movement regulates carbon storage and nitrogen transformations, how soil microbes connect all three cycles, and how soil structure and management influence productivity, water quality, and climate…

Visit the UC Master Gardener education table at the Serramonte Farmers’ Market. Master Gardener volunteers will be available every other Thursday to answer questions regarding plants, planting techniques, garden pests and more.The market is located behind the multi-level garage by Crunch Fitness. Photo…

Visit the UC Master Gardener education table at the Divisadero Farmers’ Market. Master Gardener volunteers will be available to answer your gardening questions regarding plants, plant maintenance, soil, garden pests and more. Photo credit: Somi Jaiswal  on Unsplash.com.

UC Master Gardener Nick Landolfi will describe the basics of healthy soil and a plant friendly environment, seed germination and seedling care, transplanting of seedlings and care of growing plants, as well as vegetable harvesting and post-harvesting garden care. A variety of techniques and helpful hints…

If you love gardening but have minimal outdoor space, creating compost to feed your plants can be challenging. But worms can create vermicompost for you, and they can do it in very small spaces – even indoors! In this presentation you'll learn the importance of compost for keeping your plants healthy, and…

Visit the UC Master Gardener education table at the Serramonte Farmers’ Market. Master Gardener volunteers will be available every other Thursday to answer questions regarding plants, planting techniques, garden pests and more.The market is located behind the multi-level garage by Crunch Fitness. Photo…

San Francisco gardens come with their own set of challenges—shade from neighboring buildings, compact urban lots and persistent wind. In this talk, we’ll explore how to create thoughtful, resilient and inspiring garden spaces no matter the constraints. We’ll begin by grounding ourselves in core landscape…

No matter the size of your patio, deck, balcony or apartment windowsill, you can find a place to grow succulents in the city! After a brief overview of the natural history of succulents, UC Master Gardener Delle Maxwell will discuss succulent care and culture, including soils, pots, watering and light…

Visit the UC Master Gardener education table at the Divisadero Farmers’ Market. Master Gardener volunteers will be available to answer your gardening questions regarding plants, plant maintenance, soil, garden pests and more. Photo credit: Somi Jaiswal on Unsplash.com.

Visit the UC Master Gardener education table at the Divisadero Farmers’ Market. Master Gardener volunteers will be available to answer your gardening questions regarding plants, plant maintenance, soil, garden pests and more. Photo credit: Somi Jaiswal on Unsplash.com.