Ongoing research

No matter the size of your patio, deck, balcony or apartment windowsill, you can find a place to grow succulents in the city! After a brief overview of the natural history of succulents, UC Master Gardener Delle Maxwell will discuss succulent care and culture, including soils, pots, watering and light…

San Francisco gardens come with their own set of challenges—shade from neighboring buildings, compact urban lots and persistent wind. In this talk, we’ll explore how to create thoughtful, resilient and inspiring garden spaces no matter the constraints. We’ll begin by grounding ourselves in core landscape…

Dr. Rick Karban Professor Emeritus at UC Davis will present fascinating research on how plants communicate, primarily though chemical signals, to fine tune thier defenses against herbivorous insects. Join us for an engaging talk by an intoernational expert in plant communication.  This is a recording of…