San Mateo-San Francisco

UC Master Gardeners will lead free tours and answer questions at the San Carlos Native Plant Habitat Garden and Herb Garden. Stop by anytime; no registration required. Visitors will receive free wildflower packets.The six-year-old Native Plant Habitat Garden demonstrates the use of low-water plants…

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. 

A panel of volunteers specializing in freezing, dehydrating, canning and food safety will be available to answer your questions and share their tips so you can safely and successfully preserve food at home.

Come by and visit the UC Master Gardener education table at Belmont Blooms a community event to be held at the Barrett Community Garden.  UC Master Gardener volunteers will be available to answer questions about plants, planting techniques, garden pests and more. 

 Come see us at the San Mateo County Fair! Even if you don't have a lot of space, you can grow your own tasty vegetables. Learn what to plant and when, what size containers you need, how to manage the soil, and how to fertilize and water.UC Master Gardener Presenter Jonathan Propp: Jonathan has been a…

 Come see us at the San Mateo County Fair!  Do you love houseplants? Are you just getting started, and looking for ways to ensure your plants will thrive? Join us to learn how to select a houseplant, the needs of houseplants, and how to care for them for many years of leafy green joy.UC Master…

 Come see us at the San Mateo County Fair!  Learn how to grow a variety of vegetables, herbs and even fruits on a patio, balcony or any small space using containers. We will learn about the containers and which plants to grow for your microclimate and discuss soil needs and watering options. This…

 Come see us at the San Mateo County Fair!  Find out how to turn food scraps into valuable nutrient-rich compost (vermicompost) to enhance your indoor and outdoor plants.  Learn the basics of how to set up and maintain a worm compost bin as well as how to harvest and use the compost in your…

 Come see us at the San Mateo County Fair!  Find out how to grow fabulous tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, cucumbers, zucchini, winter squash, corn, and more!  Learn what is possible to grow and harvest in summer in our area, as well as how to care for your summer garden.  We will explore…

Description: Learn the secrets to a successful, healthy and colorful succulent landscape from Janice Moody, a local Master Gardener, nursery owner and garden designer.  She will discuss pre-planting considerations before you go out and buy a truckload of plants and then ponder where to put them. …