The garden is open to the public Tuesdays 9:30 to 11:30 am* Third Saturday of the month, May through October, 10:00 am to Noon* *The garden will not be open on days of rain, smoke, or extreme temperatures.
Living in Harmony A Tahoe Friendly Garden considers the pros and cons of which critters you want to invite in your yard. Berries, seeds, and leaves are an important food source for birds, mammals and beneficial insects and plants provide nesting materials and shelter from predators and the elements.
Discover the benefits of growing California native plants! Learn how to create a sustainable garden that supports local wildlife and thrives in California's climate.
Discover the fascinating wool carder bees, their behavior, and role in gardens. Learn about the interactions between native, non-native bees, and honeybees.
Discover the magical glow of beneficial garden creatures at Lake Merritt's Festival of Lights. Hosted by Master Gardeners, celebrating nature and sustainability!
Learn how to identify, manage and attract beneficial insects, including soldier beetles. Protect the good insects that feed on the pests and pollinate plants.
Saturday, March 1, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Falkirk Cultural Center Demonstration Garden 1408 Mission Ave, San Rafael (Rear parking lot behind the greenhouse) Discover a world of vibrant colors, sweet scents, and buzzing excitement at our upcoming Pollinator Plant Sale.
It's easy to invite bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other welcomed winged visitors into the garden. Just provide the food, water, and shelter they need to feel at home. This is called habitat gardening, and it's a satisfying way to choose plants.
As of January 1, 2025, popular lawn and garden pesticides belonging to the neonicotinoid class, can no longer be used by home gardeners on outdoor fruit trees, lawns, or ornamental plants in California.
