Garden

The Palo Alto Demonstration Garden is open to the public every Saturday morning, from 10 am–noon, May through October, with Master Gardeners on site to answer your gardening questions.

The "Three Sisters" gardening technique is where corn, beans, and squash are planted together in a mutually beneficial arrangement. Enjoy a morning discussing the 3 Sisters planting method with UC Master Gardener Aparna Bugwadia. We will discuss the history of the 3 Sisters planting, and how it is a…

Visit us to see displays on hydroponics, growing composting, emerging tree pests, native plants, and a demonstration about sharpening tools. Spanish speaking Master Gardeners  will be on hand to talk about growing warm season vegetables.Plant Selections available for purchase:Tomatoes, peppers,…

The Palo Alto Demonstration Garden is open to the public every Saturday morning 10am-12noon from May through October with Master Gardeners on site to answer your gardening questions.https://ucanr.edu/site/uc-master-gardeners-santa-clara-county 

Strawberries aren't just delicious—they're versatile! Learn the secrets of preserving these vibrant berries with the UCCE Amador County Master Food Preservers in an engaging class.Discover different ways to extend the life of your strawberries, including:  Jam Making – Capture their peak sweetness…

It's time to plant and care for your summer jewels, your warm-season vegetables, your most tasty tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash, and cucumbers. Learn how to water, feed, protect, and support your plants so you can grow a fruitful bounty. Which plants need pollinators to set fruit or are fussy about how…

The gardening technique of the "Three Sisters" where corn, beans, and squash are planted together in a mutually beneficial arrangement. Enjoy discussing the 3 Sisters planting method with UC Master Gardener Aparna Bugwadia. We will discuss the history of the 3 Sisters planting, and how it is a sustainable…

You’ve got tomato & pepper seedlings ready to go into your garden, but what about some salad and main-course vegetables? With warming garden soil and lengthening days, now’s the time to start cucumbers, squash, beans, and more from seed. You can plant seeds of many warm season vegetables directly into…

Have you heard about the recent reports of the decline in monarch butterflies? Do you wonder how you can help? Join us for an upcoming workshop presented by Santa Clara County Master Gardener Rebecca Schoenberger. In the workshop, you will learn about the monarch butterfly’s life cycle, habitat, and…

The Bay Area's mild climate supports multiple seasons for growing a diverse number of Asian vegetables. Come and learn how to plan for and grow a variety of nutritious and delicious Asian Vegetables throughout the year.