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Dive into the fascinating world of seeds. This engaging seminar will uncover the intricate anatomy of seeds, revealing their hidden structures and the science behind their ability to store and grow life. Discover how understanding seed anatomy can enhance your ability to save seeds effectively and ensure…

Gardening can be fickle and full of learning opportunities. Things go wrong even for experienced gardeners. Zucchini plants produce no fruit.  Tomatoes have rotten bottoms.  Powdery mildew shows up everywhere. The list goes on and on.Join Master Gardener Jonathan Propp as we share “What Went Wrong…

Dive into the fascinating world of seeds. This engaging seminar will uncover the intricate anatomy of seeds, revealing their hidden structures and the science behind their ability to store and grow life. Discover how understanding seed anatomy can enhance your ability to save seeds effectively and ensure…

This class focuses on the essential care techniques for maintaining healthy and vibrant roses during the summer months. It covers proper watering methods to ensure roses receive adequate hydration without overwatering, tips for deadheading (removing spent blooms) to encourage continuous flowering, and…

Cool season vegetable gardening is different from planting a summer garden. Not difficult but you do need to pay a bit more attention to temperature and growing conditions. In this class you will learn about optimal soil and ambient temperatures which determine when you plant your cool season vegetables. You…

This beginning class will explain what are cover crops, why and how they benefit your garden and the environment and when to plant them. Some benefits are the reduction or elimination of fertilizers, improvement of soil structure, reduction or elimination of pesticide use, and the increase of soil nutrient…

Succulent plants are renowned for their ability to thrive in our Bay Area Mediterranean climate, thanks to their water-storing leaves and stems. They come in a stunning variety of shapes, colors, and sizes, making them a favorite among gardeners and decorators alike. Beyond their beauty, succulents also…

 The chile pepper harvest is coming! Their season is short so you’ll want to stock up on this New Mexico favorite.Join the UCCE Master Food Preservers of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties for a workshop on these beloved chiles. Learn how to find the chiles locally; how to safely prepare and store…

Join UC Master Gardeners and can get your hands dirty while learning how to make “soil blocks” – a method of starting seeds in cubes of compressed soil. This seed starting method eliminates the use of plastic pots and reduces the disruption of plant roots when transplanting. Come by and share your…

The Gardening Education Center (GEC) is a dynamic, experimental garden where UC Master Gardeners employ environmentally sound, water-wise methods to propagate and grow a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, herbs, pollinator plants and cover crops throughout the year. The GEC features a range of growing…