You may be familiar with California Native ornamental plants, but did you know that there are Mediterranean climates around the world that have the same growing conditions as we have here in Santa Clara County? They produce many beautiful ornamentals that grow very well here and need low water and little or…
Learn about practices to enhance the soil ecosystem and help produce healthy plant growth. You’ll find out about what you can do to improve soil structure, optimize soil fertility, and encourage beneficial microbes. We’ll discuss typical soil problems such as compaction, poor drainage, lack of organic matter…
Many different diseases can attack landscape palms in California. Giving your landscape palms the care they need can significantly reduce the chances of disease development and help reduce any long-term impacts. In this webinar, learn about common palm diseases and the best strategies for management using an…
Add to the beauty of your yard with California native plants or succulents. Find the best plant for your space. Master Gardeners will also answer questions about these plants for you.Native Plants: Learn more about beautiful California native plants for your yard. This is an opportunity to ask questions…
Do you want to learn how to set up a successful worm composting bin at your home? This Vermicomposting Workshop includes information on worm anatomy, the worm lifecycle, the worm compost cycle, worm composting do’s and don’ts, and the building of a small worm bin that you will be able to take home with you…
Get ready to spice up your garden! We’re diving into the world of alliums, covering everything from softneck and hardneck garlic varieties to gourmet shallots. We will walk you through a foolproof holiday-based timeline: planting by Thanksgiving, fertilizing in March, and harvesting in June. You’ll also…
Turn your kitchen scraps into “Black Gold”!Worm composting is a neat, easy, and odorless way to recycle food and some paper waste into nutrient-rich plant food. It can be done indoors, on the patio, or in the yard. You’ll have your own supply of worm castings—a nitrogen-rich soil amendment that will make…
The Palo Alto Demonstration Garden‘s edible and waterwise areas are open and staffed by Master Gardeners every Saturday morning, 10 am to noon, from May through October (weather permitting). Come explore the gardens, ask questions, and get plant and garden advice.
Think you’re finished gardening once summer is finished? Think again!As the summer season begins to wind down, it’s time to start thinking about transitioning your summer garden to the fall and winter seasons. Learn how to make gardening fun and productive all year long with the UC Master Gardeners of…
Would you love to grow some vegetables but your in-ground area is too shady? Would you like to brighten up your patio or deck with some lovely flowering plants? Wouldn’t it be nice to have less weeds to pull and better control over your planting area? These are all good reasons for gardening in containers…
Do you have fruit trees you’d like to keep small so you don’t have to climb ladders? Or fruit trees you’d like to keep small because you don’t have enough space for large trees? Or do you have apricot or cherry trees that should be pruned outside of winter months because of a disease that gets transmitted…
The Master Gardeners will be presenting at the City of Santa Clara's annual Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz. A BioBlitz is an event where community members work with park staff to create a snapshot of the variety of wildlife found in the area. We use an app called iNaturalist to take pictures of plants,…
The Palo Alto Demonstration Garden‘s edible and waterwise areas are open and staffed by Master Gardeners every Saturday morning, 10 am to noon, from May through October (weather permitting). Come explore the gardens, ask questions, and get plant and garden advice.
Registration for this event is full.Would you like to learn how to create beautiful flower arrangements from flowers you can grow in your garden? Come join us for a workshop where you will learn how to cut and arrange flowers for beautiful table arrangements and bouquets. We will show you how to cut your…
California’s native plants can be easy to grow, bloom year-round, and bring birds and butterflies to your yard; plus, they need ⅒ the water and 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 our Fall Garden Fair at Martial Cottle Park! See our Fall Garden Fair page for full details. The event is held rain or shine. Parking and map information is here. Operated in partnership with the Santa Clara County Parks & Recreation Department.
The Bay Area's mild climate supports multiple growing seasons for a diverse number of Asian vegetables. Come and learn which varieties of Asian vegetables are suitable for growing in the South Bay Area and when is the best time to plant each variety. We will highlight what gardeners can do right now to…
Join our FREE workshop to unlock the power of composting at a compost-making site in the Eleanor Pardee Park garden. Learn how easy it is to turn your yard trimmings and food scraps into compost at home. Transform your new and old leaves, fruit pits, and banana peels into nutrient-rich compost, speeding up…
A rainy winter means more weeds! Planning your weed strategies now will save you hours of backbreaking labor later.Learn about safe and effective methods to control weeds in your garden and landscape. Find out how to prevent weeds from choking out your desirable plants! We'll discuss pictures and examples of…
Did you know we’re lucky enough to be able to grow cool-season vegetables in Santa Clara County? It’s true! With our cool (but not cold) rainy season, we can grow all sorts of vegetables, including greens like lettuce, chard, and kale; cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower; and root vegetables…
