Saturday, Oct 4 10-11:30 AM SPRING BULBS MG BRENDA If you love your neighbor’s tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, and other pops of color beginning in February - now is the time to plan your own display. Have people on your Christmas list who have everything? Create a gift of bulbs…
Here in Santa Clara County we can grow vegetables year-round. Come and learn which vegetables will grow best in the winter and which ones will thrive in Containers. Many herbs grow well in winter too. Master Gardener Martha Carpenter will explain what’s different from gardening in the ground and how to be a…
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…
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.
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…
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,…
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…
Join Master Gardeners Beth Bathsham, Bernie Day, and Monique Frappier for an engaging talk that will awaken your senses and transform your garden! Have you ever noticed how a particular scent can instantly transport you back to a cherished memory or evoke a strong emotion? In this session, we'll explore the…
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…
Saturday, Sept 20 10-11:30 AM SQUARE FOOT GARDENING MGs Yvonne and NancyBecome a successful gardener the simple and painless way. SFG is a uniquemethod of spending less money, using less water and doing less work whilestill enjoying a bountiful harvest. Rethink the way you garden today – you…
