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…
Summer is the time to start preparing for your winter garden! Join Laura Westley as she teaches you about the vegetables that grow well during the cool season, how to start seeds, and which vegetables are suitable for containers. We’ll talk about cool season vegetables like Asian greens, lettuce, kale,…
Have a sick plant, an ailing tree, mysterious spots on leaves? Chat with a UC Master Gardener via Zoom to diagnose your plant problems. You can also listen and learn while other people ask their questions.
California's native plants can be easy to grow, bloom year-round, and attract birds and butterflies to your yard. Additionally, they require 1/10 the water & maintenance of a traditional landscape. But where to start? Join us to learn each step of a plan for a successful, thriving native garden. Leave…
Find beautiful California native plants that use less water and need less maintenance than traditional landscaping. These plants also attract pollinators and birds. Plants: Yarrow, Coast Sagebrush, Red Buckwheat, Yellow Evening Primrose, Catalina Island Cherry, White Sage, Black Sage, Rose Sage,…
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.
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…
Sorry, registration for this event is full.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 cut your flowers so…
Here's a chance to learn about replacement plantings for conventional high water-using sod lawns, with a focus on using less water and fertilizer, lower maintenance, and finding good solutions for what you would like in your yard. Different lawn, groundcover, and meadow grass choices will be featured.
In California, invasive plants cause problems such as increasing wildfire risk, damaging ecosystems, and affecting recreation activities. Join us to learn about the impacts of invasive plants,and ways you can help prevent the spread of invasive plants.Visit the Urban and Community Webinar website to learn…
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.
Native shrubs and small trees along with others that provide benefits for nature will be covered. Drought tolerant species will be emphasized. Fall is a great time to plant! You will learn which ones grow well in your environment. Cultural practices that will help you grow them successfully will be discussed…
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.
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 discuss seeding, transplanting,…
Join Master Gardeners for their Seedy Saturday Swap at the Sunnyvale Library. A seed swap is where gardeners come together to trade seeds from their best plants, bringing their own seeds to share and taking home the seeds that others have to offer. It's a great opportunity for people to share their favorite…
The introduction and spread of invasive species in California’s waterways have wide-ranging consequences, from impeding water delivery systems to damaging recreation areas and wetland ecosystems. In this webinar, Martha Volkoff from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Invasive Species Program…
Do you have fruit trees you'd like to keep small so you don't need to get on ladders? Or fruit trees you'd like to keep small because you don't hae enough space for large trees? Or do you have apricot or cherry trees that should be pruned outside of winter months because of a disease that gets transmitted…
Come visit our Lawn Alternatives demonstration garden and learn about the many beautiful choices for lower water, lower maintenance, and less fertilizer-using plants for your home landscape. Replacement plantings for your conventional high water-using sod lawn or for designing new spaces are demonstrated in…
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.
Have a sick plant, an ailing tree, mysterious spots on leaves? Chat with a UC Master Gardener via Zoom to diagnose your plant problems. You can also listen and learn while other people ask their questions.
