Join us at the Oxford Tract for a pop-up plant sale! Our tomatoes, peppers and eggplants are big, healthy and ready to go out to the garden, so stop by to purchase some on Sunday, April 6th! Credit card only. $4 per plant.
Learn the art of gardening in containers to maximize space and flexibility. UC Master Gardeners will share tips on selecting containers, choosing organic soil, and optimizing sunlight exposure for thriving plants that can be moved as needed. This event is free.
Program: Ground covers serve many functions in the landscape, including suppressing weeds, reducing erosion, replacing lawns, softening hardscapes, and filling in large expanses. Native ground covers have the benefits of being adapted to our environment and supporting native biodiversity. In addition, they…
Climate Change is creating havoc on the world around us. What can home gardeners do to support the environment around them? How can you make your garden come alive? Master Gardener Suzanne Clarke will suggest ways to attract beneficial insects and butterflies to your garden. Presented By:…
Culinary herbs are an easy way to add healthy flavor and great taste to your cooking. Growing your own herbs keeps food costs lower as well as adding attractive, fragrant, and tasty plants to your landscape. A joint Master Gardener/Master Food Preserver class will discuss easy annual and perennial herbs to…
Master Gardeners will demonstrate "hands-on" tool cleaning and sharpening. Visitors may bring two items for sharpening and to learn how to do it at home. The Annual Garden Fest includes fun for the whole family: San Clemente's Biggest, Best Annual Plant Sale, Garden and Household Flea Market
Does your current irrigation system exceed 90% efficiency getting water to the root zones of your plants? This presentation will provide options and key considerations for drip irrigation to put the right amount of water in the right place when plants need it without excess runoff, over-spray, or waste…
Description: The City of San Mateo is hosting a Compost Awareness event as part of Compost Awareness Week. UC Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer general gardening questions and explain how to care for your soil and the life in it.
On a balcony or other small space, you can grow an amazing number of plants even without a patch of land. Learn about small-scale food and ornamental gardening in containers! Master Gardeners Nancy Creveling and Ellie Samuel will cover the benefits of container gardening, what makes a suitable…
Description: Much of what is hauled away from your curbside green bin can instead be kept and converted into compost, by you. Whether you have a yard, or just a small, cool spot to place a worm bin, this presentation will help you get started on composting. We'll describe ways you can turn kitchen scraps and…
