San Mateo

Spiller, Thriller, Filler Container GardeningDescription: Come learn how to create lush and stunning container gardens using both herbs and flowers. Discover how using the spiller, thriller, filler principles of container planting can add year-round texture, color and zing to your containers as they…

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 School Garden Leaders Workshop Description: School Garden Leaders, join us to learn and share ideas at our spring workshop to be held at Highlands Elementary School in San Mateo.

Master Gardener Plant Clinic at the San Mateo Arboretum Description: Come anytime between 12:00 to 3:00 pm for this walk-in plant clinic. UC Master Gardeners will be available to answer your questions from general information to advice about specific problems.

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.

Event Name: Basics of Raising Chickens Description: Basics of Raising Chickens in your Backyard Have you thought about raising chickens in your backyard? Would you like to have farm-fresh organic eggs for breakfast every day? Do you know what resources will be required and how much it will cost?