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Succulents are beautiful, low-water, and easy-to-grow options for SF Bay Area gardens. See our Succulents page to learn about types of succulents and how to grow, care for and propagate them.Indoor plants are beautiful additions in any room, and contribute to clean healthy air.
Master Gardeners assist in planning, planting, and tending a garden area at Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center. Our goal is to bring sustainable gardening and environmental information to the residents and staff of the Positive Care program at the center.
Don't forget to be Water Wise! Check out our suggestions for conserving water in your garden. Pull weeds brought on by recent rains now before they go to seed. This is a good time to plant dormant fruit trees and roses. Top dress tender plants with a mulch mix. Keep the garden clean.
UC Master Gardeners recommend an integrated approach to solving pest problems by minimizing pesticides and using techniques found in nature. This scientific, comprehensive approach is called Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
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School Garden WorkshopsThe UC Master Gardeners School Garden Committee supports the teachers and volunteers who are leading school garden programs throughout San Mateo and San Francisco Counties.
The UC Master Gardeners are certified UC volunteers located throughout San Mateo and San Francisco Counties. Our office in Half Moon Bay is the center of our activities and hosts one of our Helpline offices, which assists home gardeners with questions about gardening and pest management. We are part of the…
Make a Gift Investing in UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties is an investment in your community. UC Master Gardeners are volunteers who have been trained by the University of California to help people garden successfully and sustainably.
The application period for the 2026 class has ended.To be informed about future training classes, subscribe to our monthly newsletter. Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer with the UC Master Gardener Program of San Mateo and San Francisco Counties. The UC Master Gardener…
