Be Wildfire Safe & ReadyDescription: UC Master Gardeners will staff an education table at the Be Wildfire Safe & Ready event sponsored by the San Mateo County Department of Emergency Management. Stop by the table to learn how to protect your home by creating defensible space and maintaining your…
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…
Growing Natives Garden Tour - San Carlos Native Plant Habitat GardenDescription: Visit the UC Master Gardener’s Native Plant Habitat Garden at the San Carlos City Center. Since 2019, the 8,000 square foot garden has been home to over 100 species of low-water native plants. It was designed by UC…
Please visit the UC Master Gardener education table at the Serramonte Farmers Market. Master Gardener volunteers will be available to answer questions regarding plants, planting techniques, garden pests and more.
Master Gardener School Garden Leaders Workshop Description: School Garden Leaders, join us to learn and share ideas at our spring workshop to be held at Highlands Elementary School in San Mateo.
Master Gardener Plant Clinic at the San Mateo Arboretum Description: Come anytime between 12:00 to 3:00 pm for this walk-in plant clinic. UC Master Gardeners will be available to answer your questions from general information to advice about specific problems.
Growing Orchids - Tips for the San Francisco and Bay Area Climates Description: Learn about cool, temperate and tropical zone orchids and which are best for your climate.
Growing Vegetables and Herbs in Containers Description: Learn how to grow a variety of vegetables, herbs and even fruit on a patio, balcony or any small space using containers.
