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.
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? Then this is the talk for you! Join Master Gardener Laura Westley as she shows you the beautiful array of flowers that will grow well here Spring,…
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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 which vegetables grow well during the cool season, how to start seeds, and which vegetables are appropriate 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…
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.
