Zesty Success: Cultivating Citrus in Containers in San FranciscoDescription: Discover the joy of growing delicious citrus fruits right on your San Francisco balcony or deck! This presentation will focus on cultivating vibrant lemon, lime, kumquat, and select orange trees in containers, suited for our…
Maintaining Garden and Raised Bed Soil: The Soil and Plant RelationshipDescription: Do you know that soil is much more than sand, silt and clay? Healthy soil is all about the relationship between plants and soil. In this talk UC Master Gardener Terry Lyngso will explain the components of soil, why plants…
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…
Program: Are you interested in growing strawberries and/or blueberries, or have you tried to do so unsuccessfully in the past? Come and learn which varieties are recommended, what their requirements are for light, soil, water and fertilizer, how to plant and care for your plants, how to propagate them, and…
Program: Want to learn about growing edibles? Come and hear about preparation of planting beds and containers, selection of plant varieties including tomatoes, best watering practices and managing diseases and problems - lessons learned from a real garden.Location: Mill Valley Public LibraryDate: Saturday,…
Composting is a natural way to reduce trash, help address climate change, and convert your yard waste and food scraps into a free, high-quality soil amendment. It requires minimal effort, equipment, and expense, and it makes you feel good. Learn how to set up and maintain your backyard composting, from start…
Join us once a month for a free public tour on the first Saturday of each month, starting at 9:00am. After the approximately one-hour tour, wander around the sixteen individual gardens at your own pace or ask docents for help and more information. The garden may be closed due to inclement weather or…
Weather permitting, the Sherwood Demonstration Garden is open Fridays and Saturdays from March to November for Open Garden Days. Come and take a leisurely stroll through all 16 themed gardens. Docents are on-site to assist you with any questions regarding Sherwood Demonstration Garden or your personal garden…
Weather permitting, the Sherwood Demonstration Garden is open Fridays and Saturdays from March to November for Open Garden Days. Come and take a leisurely stroll through all 16 themed gardens. Docents are on-site to assist you with any questions regarding Sherwood Demonstration Garden or your personal garden…
Did you know you can grow great avocados in our cool foggy summers?Join our online workshop to learn all about avocados!Find out which varieties do best in our Monterey Bay area, how to choose a good tree and how to plant it properly, how to care for and fertilize your tree as well as protect it from pests…
