Archive Nut, Prune and Olive Programs

Speaker: Bob MauceliOver 500 species of birds have been seen in Marin County and you can see some of them just by looking out your windows into your backyard. In this presentation you will learn about some of the most frequently seen of these backyard birds and how to make them easier to see by building a…

Speaker: Paula JaffeBe WOW’ed by Dahlias! Learn how to successfully grow large , strong dahlias in our Marin clay soil. Topics include: plant selection, how to plant, growing dahlias in containers and how to protect them against pest damage. Paula Jaffe grows over 80 dahlias on 2/3 acre in Tiburon which…

Speaker: Peter NortonMonarch butterflies are in danger of extinction here in California. Learn about their life cycle needs and practical steps that we can take to help them survive. Come be inspired to make your yard a friendly natural habitat for the creatures around us! Peter Norton is one of the lead…

Speaker: Judy OrsiniAre you interested in growing strawberries or have you tried to do so unsuccessfully in the past?  Come and learn which varieties are recommended, what their requirements are for light, soil, water and fertilizer, how to plant and care for your plants, how to propagate them, and what…

Speakers: David Ross & Sharna BrockettWish you knew how to prune your Japanese maple, lemon tree, Camellia or native plant? Come learn the basic concepts and techniques for aesthetic pruning: the "What" you want to prune and the "Why" that guides the "How" and "When" to prune for the essence of the plant…

Learn how to keep houseplants healthy, which houseplants are easiest to care for, and more!

Learn how to keep houseplants healthy, which houseplants are easiest to care for, and more!