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 Nancy and Yvonne Become 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…
Learn how your own backyard garden can make a difference in keeping our world healthy. The activities you undertake in your garden can significantly influence our environment. By learning and implementing strategies, you can contribute to providing food, water, and shelter for beneficial insects and birds…
Are you curious about the plants that would be best suited for your garden? Perhaps you’re wondering which ones to avoid altogether. In this workshop, we’ll provide you with valuable resources that will assist you in finding the ideal plants for your garden. We’ll also share tips on how to successfully plant…
How healthy is your soil? For this workshop, you’ll need to bring a sealed Ziploc-type bag containing one cup of soil you’ve collected from your garden. During the workshop, we’ll analyze the different soil samples and assess their drainage. We’ll also discuss potential soil amendments and their impact…
