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Discover the Magic of IrisesTransform your garden into a canvas of color! Join us for a captivating workshop on growing irises, the stunning, easy-to-care-for flowers that absolutely thrive in the Santa Clara Valley. These resilient beauties come in a spectacular rainbow of colors, from soft pastels to…

Would you like to grow your own vegetables, but worry that you may use too much water, or pesticides, or plastics? This six-week course can help you garden year-round in a way that sustains the planet. We'll help you learn how to build healthy soil and conserve water, learn integrated pest management…

Are you not sure what to do after your roses have finished blooming? Then this talk is for you. Join Laura Westley to learn the basics on how to prune roses and other perennial bushes in the winter and keys to giving roses a great start for their next growing season in the spring. You will also discover…

Transform any space—from a tiny balcony to a spacious patio—into a lush, productive oasis! This one-hour talk with UC Master Gardener Bernie Day will equip you with the basic information you need to become a successful container gardener. We'll dive into the best plants that truly thrive outside the ground,…

Attention houseplant parents, do you need help solving the houseplant problems with scientific based information? UC Master Gardener, Mint Pasakdee, will give practical tips and how-to keep your houseplants to stay healthy all-year-round. She will cover the basics of light, water, soil, and fertilizer…