Marin

Come to the Master Gardener Booth at the East side of the Veteran's Memorial Auditorium for great deals on fabulous plants the morning after the County Fair. > Here are all the plants that will be on display in our booth and available for sale.These plants are excellent choices for gardeners who want…

Speaker: Paula JaffeBe WOW’ed by Dahlias! Learn how to successfully grow large , strong dahlias in our Marin clay soil. Topics include: plant selection, how to plant, growing dahlias in containers and how to protect them against pest damage. Paula Jaffe grows over 80 dahlias on 2/3 acre in Tiburon which…

Speaker: Peter NortonMonarch butterflies are in danger of extinction here in California. Learn about their life cycle needs and practical steps that we can take to help them survive. Come be inspired to make your yard a friendly natural habitat for the creatures around us! Peter Norton is one of the lead…

Speaker: Judy OrsiniAre you interested in growing strawberries or have you tried to do so unsuccessfully in the past?  Come and learn which varieties are recommended, what their requirements are for light, soil, water and fertilizer, how to plant and care for your plants, how to propagate them, and what…

Speakers: David Ross & Sharna BrockettWish you knew how to prune your Japanese maple, lemon tree, Camellia or native plant? Come learn the basic concepts and techniques for aesthetic pruning: the "What" you want to prune and the "Why" that guides the "How" and "When" to prune for the essence of the plant…

Program: This lecture covers the fundamental and essential concepts and techniques in the aesthetic pruning of trees and shrubs. Concepts include finding and enhancing a tree’s essence, creating and maintaining a “focal point” tree and the differences between purely functional pruning (e.g., for fruit…

Program: In this presentation, you will learn why lawns are not eco-friendly, watch a short video that shows the best method to easily eliminate one, and discover how to decide the best use for the space. We will discuss the latest in walkable green plants, plus a host of other possibilities that will…

Program: Come and discover succulents and their culture. Learn about their growing habits, how to propagate them, prune them and see a demonstration on how to repot them. If you have questions regarding problems with your succulents you may bring a printed photo or iPad for discussion.Speaker: Gary Bartl, a…

Learn how to safely prepare, freeze, and dehydrate fresh strawberries to enjoy their sweet flavor long after the season ends. This session will cover best practices for handling and storing berries to preserve quality and reduce waste. 

Program: This class will cover the basic biological functions of woody trees and shrubs, including how they obtain nutrients, their growth habits, wound response, and related functions. Woody Plant Biology, along with the second class in our Pruning Guild series “Introduction to Aesthetic Pruning” provide…