Program: Winter pruning of trees is the time to look at the tree structure and adjust it; since, without the leaves you can see the structure more clearly. Pruning keeps the trees small and encourages production. Importantly you should know the tree type and whether the fruit is born on new…
Program: The best time to prune roses in our area is early winter. Come and learn when and how to prune your roses with rose pruning expert Don Chapman. Don’s class is always a favorite. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn tips and tricks and to renew your rose pruning skills. After Don’s lecture, there…
Program: Come learn how to select, grow, and prune roses for our local gardens. There will be a demonstration on how to prune roses during the class.Speaker: Rod Kerr is a Master Gardener who has been growing and tending roses for more than 30 years. He has been teaching classes on growing roses to master…
Program: Come learn how to select, grow, and prune roses for our local gardens. There will be a demonstration on how to prune roses during the class.Speaker: Rod Kerr is a Master Gardener who has been growing and tending roses for more than 30 years. He has been teaching classes on growing roses to master…
Program: Do you look out the window and find your roses beheaded? Are your carefully cultivated fruits and vegetables partially eaten? Or, have your plants disappeared in entirety? It’s likely your garden is being appreciated by deer, gophers or rats. Come and get information and techniques to help home…
Program: The Marin Master Gardeners and the San Rafael Public Library celebrate National Seed Swap Day at the opening of the San Rafael Library's seed library. There will be a seed swap and plant exchange along with planting tips and planting activities organized by the Marin Master Gardeners. Learn about…
Program: Bonnie Marks and Mamie Yee – one living in Point Reyes and the other in San Rafael, will discuss why you may want to grow Asian greens in your garden. They will teach you how to grow them – from planting to harvest, including ideas about growing them in containers. They’ll cover seed sources and…
Program: Come learn how to select, grow, and prune roses for our local gardens. There will be a demonstration on how to prune roses during the class.Speaker: Rod Kerr is a Master Gardener who has been growing and tending roses for more than 30 years. He has been teaching classes on growing roses to master…
Program: This seed swap and plant exchange will feature vegetable, herb and ornamental seeds. We will discuss what to plant in the spring/summer garden including seeds for pollinators. There will be planting activities for all ages.Cost: FREESponsors: Marin Master Gardeners and Friends of Bel-Tib…
Program: Can you grow Nuts in Marin? Some think nuts are tough to crack. Come learn about the dos and don’ts of growing these nutritious, delicious snacks in our area. Learn about the six most popular nuts, their attributes and how to grow and store them. We’re nuts about nuts!Speakers: Keri Pon has been a…
Program: Composting, the mystery of gardening! Join us and learn how to compost using kitchen and table scraps, dry and moist plant material to create nutrient-rich organic matter. Compost will improve your soil and plants, while at the same time reducing the waste in our landfills.Speaker: Joan Irwin has…
Program: Get ready for your summer garden by exchanging seeds and plants with your neighbors. Marin Master Gardeners will share seeds of vegetables, herbs and pollinator plants and answer your gardening questions. There will be planting activities for all ages.Cost: FREESponsors: Marin Master Gardeners and…
