Santa Clara

August is peak tomato season—AND it’s also the perfect time to plan your fall garden! Cool-season vegetables are a smart choice—they are watered by winter rains, attract fewer pests, and require less effort overall. In this hands-on workshop you’ll learn how to start your own seedlings of cool-season crops…

Join Master Gardener Mint Pasakdee, who will share tips on how to become a successful gardener. You will learn about creating healthy soil, using a seasonality checklist, making plant selections, using appropriate weed and pest controls, and much more. Bring your gardening questions to learn from this…

Do your trees or shrubs look unhealthy? A variety of insects, wildlife, and diseases can attack these plants making them unattractive or slow to grow. In this webinar, horticulture expert Chris Shogren will cover common pests of landscape trees and shrubs, their management, and tips for proper plant care to…

Did you know that summer is the time to start preparing your winter garden? We will talk about which vegetables grow well during the cool season, how to start seeds, and growing in containers. A fun fact about cool season vegetables: they require less water and maintenance than summer veggies!

Join Master Gardener Karen Hurst in our Demonstration garden to learn when and how to start your cool season vegetables. Summer is the time to start preparing your winter garden! We will talk about which vegetables grow well during the cool season, how to start seeds, and growing in containers. After our…

Registration is full for this event. We hope to see you next time!Learn how to create beautiful flower arrangements from flowers you can grow in your garden! Come join us for a workshop where you will learn how to cut and arrange flowers for beautiful table arrangements and bouquets. We will show you how to…

Your tomatoes are blushing, the squash has abundant flowers, and your garden looks like it's on the verge of greatness… until you spot nibbled leaves. Who’s the culprit—bugs, bunnies, or backyard chickens?Join us for a lively, interactive session where we tackle the biggest questions about keeping your…

Starting Your Cool Season Garden: Your tomato and peppers are still going strong, but what about some salad and main-course vegetables for the fall and winter? Come learn about growing cool season vegetables including Asian greens, bok choy, lettuce, peas and more! UC Master Gardener, Susan Bancroft will…

Do you love to have fresh flowers in your home, brightening up your living spaces? Do you want to attract beneficial insects and pollinators to your garden? Have you struggled to find the right flowers to grow for our Santa Clara county seasons? Then this is the talk for you! Join Master Gardener Laura…

Uncover the Secrets of Successful Gardening! Ever wondered what sets thriving gardens apart from the rest? Join us for an insightful and inspiring talk on the Top Habits of Successful Gardeners! Discover the Art of Cultivation: Learn the proven habits that transform ordinary gardens into vibrant, flourishing…