Learn How to Divide and Plant Native Irises Description: Winter is the time to divide native iris plants. UC Master Gardeners will demonstrate how to divide the California native iris plants. The first part of the demonstration will be in the library, with a brief overview of the native irises.
Improving Your Soil with Cover Crops Description: Learn about the benefits that cover crops can provide to restore your soil after the summer veggie season winds down. We will discuss types of plants, timing, and soil preparation. Free cover crop seeds available after the program.
Master Gardener Education Table at the Divisadero Farmers' Market Please visit the UC Master Gardener education table at the Divisadero Farmers Market. Master Gardener volunteers will be available every third Sunday to answer questions regarding plants, planting techniques, garden pests and more.
Master Gardener Education Table at the Serramonte Farmers' Market Description: Please visit the UC Master Gardener education table at the Serramonte Farmers Market. Master Gardener volunteers will be available to answer questions regarding plants, planting techniques, garden pests and more.
Master Gardener Information Table at the San Mateo County Fair Join the UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo and San Francisco Counties as we celebrate beneficial insects and pollinators and the plants that love them.
Compost Awareness Week Tabling Event Description: The City of San Mateo is hosting a Compost Awareness event at their Corporation Yard. UC Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer composting questions and to explain how compost improves soil health. Attendees can pick up some free compost.
Growing Orchids - Tips for the San Francisco and Bay Area Climates Description: Learn about cool, temperate and tropical zone orchids and which are best for your climate.
This is Part 3 of a 3-part series. In this hands-on workshop, we'll demonstrate how to get more plants using collected or acquired seeds. We will have some seed to plant but you can bring some to share as well. Anyone is welcome to attend, even if you missed Parts 1 or 2.
