UC Master Gardener Program

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…

Home grown tomatoes! No doubt, most home gardeners’ tomato patches are well on their way. Today, on In the Garden with UCCE Master Gardeners, we go back many years and a few months for our only show on the topic of Tomatoes. Back in 2015, one of our OG In The Garden radio hosts, Mark Fierle, talked to…

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: Bob MauceliOver 500 species of birds have been seen in Marin County and you can see some of them just by looking out your windows into your backyard. In this presentation you will learn about some of the most frequently seen of these backyard birds and how to make them easier to see by building a…

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…

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…

Visit Sherwood Demonstration Garden Sherwood Demonstration Garden is open Fridays and Saturdays, weather permitting. Come and take a leisurely stroll through all 16 themed gardens. Docents are on-site to assist you with any questions regarding Sherwood Demonstration Garden or your personal garden. May…