Master Gardeners Candace Simpson and Karen Schaffer will share tips on how to plant and maintain a healthy, productive cool season vegetable garden.Participants should wear closed-toed shoes, layered clothing, and a hat, as the class is held outdoors in our Pavilion.Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow…
Are you interested in growing houseplants or are you a new plant parent looking to increase your confidence with houseplants? Or maybe you’re an experienced indoor gardener who wants to fine tune your skills? In this talk by UC Master Gardener, Mint Pasakdee, will give practical, evidence-based information…
Join us for our Fall Garden Fair, part of the Martial Cottle Park Fall Festival! See our Fall Garden Fair page for full details. The event is held rain or shine. Parking and maps info is here. Operated in partnership with the Santa Clara County Parks & Recreation Department.
Join us for a discussion about the different ways to see birds in the paradise of San Mateo County and how to help them thrive. We will cover how the seasons, habitat and migration affect what you can see and hear. The San Mateo County Bird Alliance offers a multitude of services for both casual and serious…
Do you enjoy having birds, bees and butterflies in your garden? Are you curious about “pollinator gardens” but not sure where to start? Join UC Master Gardeners for this in-person, interactive presentation. They will provide principles of "habitat gardening" and will discuss some great Bay Area plants…
If you'd like encouragement and the skills to reap the benefits of fall/winter vegetable gardening, join us for an online presentation with Master Gardener Food Gardening Specialists. We’ll cover reasons to extend your gardening season into the fall, finding space to grow fall crops, timing and tips…
Late summer and early fall, after harvest, is a perfect time for pruning your fruit trees. Yes, traditional wisdom says to prune in the winter when the trees are dormant, but it can be REALLY cold then so late summer pruning could be much more comfortable. Our Master Gardener experts will provide a hands-on…
We have lots of new succulents to share with you this month. There will also be garlic and fall vegetables.Note: the park charges $6.00 for parking, or park closer to our area on Chynoweth Avenue near Vauxhall Circle for free.
Learn the fundamentals of growing plants using nutrient-rich water and without the use of soil. Learn the basics of hydroponics as developed by Dr. Bernard Kratky from the University of Hawaii. Discover how to set up and maintain your own simple hydroponics system. Using this knowledge, build…
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…
