Hands-On Native Landscape Design Class: - Learn core garden design principles - Tour the Waterwise Garden to see those design principles in action - Begin creating your own garden through a hands-on design activity
Beautiful annual and perennial flowers and flowering shrubs that attract pollinators will be discussed. This includes many California native plants that also attract beneficial insects to help you control pests. Flowering plants for sun and shade will be covered. You can help provide pollen and nectar for…
Learn how to grow beautiful and fragrant culinary herbs. Herb varieties, planting, care, and pests will be discussed. Many culinary herbs are very easy to grow. They add beauty and interest to your garden as well as attracting pollinators and other beneficial insects. We shall cover basic requirements of…
The Spring Garden Fair is our annual spring extravaganza that you do not want to miss! It's a huge plant sale with educational talks and information tables. Full details can be found on our Spring Garden Fair page.
Exciting explosions of color in the garden can be yours with bearded iris. This kind of iris has huge flowers in nearly every color or color mix. Shapes vary from lacy ruffles to stylistic flat forms. There is something to suit any garden design. If planned correctly, the flower show will last for three…
Do you wonder what you need to do to get your soil ready for planting? Come join UC Master Gardener and UC Master Composter, Jasmine Martinez, who will discuss working with your soil to transform it into the soil for planting fruit trees, vegetables, flowers, and shrubs. You will learn about digging…
Have a sick plant, an ailing tree, mysterious spots on leaves? Chat with UC Master Gardeners via Zoom to diagnose your plant problems. You can also listen and learn while other people ask their questions. Priority will be given to questions emailed in advance; instructions are in the Zoom registration…
Are you thinking about spring cleaning and how to tackle that pile of junk in the corner or clean out the pantry? Well, pests indoors aren’t always found where you expect. This webinar will go over the common pantry and indoor pests, and also some weird places you might encounter pests that you may not have…
Could you use plants that hug the soil, that you can walk on or plant between stepping stones or on borders? We will show you how to propagate easy to grow ground covers. Plant material will be available for you to propagate plants to bring home for your own garden. We will show you groundcovers that grow in…
April is an ideal time to commence planning your crops and ornamental flowers. However, it is also a period when pests such as slugs, earwigs, and snails are more prevalent. In this talk, Pamela Roper, UC Master Gardener will provide practical tips for successful gardening during this busy season. She will…
Tomatoes are popular summer vegetables grown in the home garden. UC Master Gardener Bob Bowe will share some history, discuss types of Tomatoes (Hybrid or Heirloom, Indeterminate & Determinate), Diseases & Pests and how to manage them, growing from seeds or seedlings, planting, watering, fertilizing …
Would you love to grow sun- loving vegetables or flowers, but don't have enough sun nor space? Would you like to walk out your back door and pick something amazing to eat or flowers for a vase? Then container gardening is for you. Come join Master Gardener Laura Westley to learn about what…
Do you live in an apartment, condo or townhouse or have limited yard space? Would you love to grow your own vegetables or flowers but think you just don’t have the space?In this 3-session course, the Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County will teach how you can grow a wide variety of plants on a patio or…
In this library talk, we will: • Recognize beneficial insects in the vegetable garden • Learn how to encourage these natural enemies of pests and identify signs they are at work • Explore practical, sustainable pest control methods that are safe for you and the environment • View common…
Have a sick plant, an ailing tree, mysterious spots on leaves? Chat with UC Master Gardeners via Zoom to diagnose your plant problems. You can also listen and learn while other people ask their questions. Priority will be given to questions emailed in advance; instructions are in the Zoom registration…
Over 30 varieties of California native plants will be available for you to plant in your yard. This includes low water plants, beautiful bloomers, plants for full sun to shade. So, you can choose the best one for you.Please note:Participants should wear closed-toed shoes, layered clothing and a hat, as the…
Come learn how to grow and use culinary herbs. UC Master Gardener, Susan Bancroft will show you how to grow a variety of herbs from seed to harvest. In containers, inside or outside, herbs are easy to grow and delicious in food and drink. We will explore a variety of uses for fresh and preserved herbs,…
Monarch butterflies are disappearing, and their future is in our hands! Ready to be part of the solution? Join us for an inspiring workshop with Santa Clara County Master Gardener Rebecca Schoenenberger. You'll explore the secret life of monarchs, from their incredible migration to their fragile life cycle…
California's Native plants can be easy to grow, bloom year-round and bring birds and butterflies to your yard, plus, they need 1/10 the water & maintenance of a traditional landscape. But where to start? Join us to learn each step of a plan for a successful, thriving native garden. Come away from this…
Join us for this fun and interactive session where we will “quiz” attendees on look-alike pests, what’s causing plant damage, good bug vs. bad bug, weed ID, and more.Visit the Urban and Community Webinar website to learn more about this webinar series.
