San Mateo

Come by and visit the UC Master Gardener education table at Belmont Blooms a community event to be held at the Barrett Community Garden.  UC Master Gardener volunteers will be available to answer questions about plants, planting techniques, garden pests and more. 

 Come see us at the San Mateo County Fair! Even if you don't have a lot of space, you can grow your own tasty vegetables. Learn what to plant and when, what size containers you need, how to manage the soil, and how to fertilize and water.UC Master Gardener Presenter Jonathan Propp: Jonathan has been a…

 Come see us at the San Mateo County Fair!  Do you love houseplants? Are you just getting started, and looking for ways to ensure your plants will thrive? Join us to learn how to select a houseplant, the needs of houseplants, and how to care for them for many years of leafy green joy.UC Master…

 Come see us at the San Mateo County Fair!  Learn how to grow a variety of vegetables, herbs and even fruits on a patio, balcony or any small space using containers. We will learn about the containers and which plants to grow for your microclimate and discuss soil needs and watering options. This…

 Come see us at the San Mateo County Fair!  Find out how to turn food scraps into valuable nutrient-rich compost (vermicompost) to enhance your indoor and outdoor plants.  Learn the basics of how to set up and maintain a worm compost bin as well as how to harvest and use the compost in your…

 Come see us at the San Mateo County Fair!  Find out how to grow fabulous tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, cucumbers, zucchini, winter squash, corn, and more!  Learn what is possible to grow and harvest in summer in our area, as well as how to care for your summer garden.  We will explore…

Description: Learn the secrets to a successful, healthy and colorful succulent landscape from Janice Moody, a local Master Gardener, nursery owner and garden designer.  She will discuss pre-planting considerations before you go out and buy a truckload of plants and then ponder where to put them. …

Would you like to invite birds, bees and butterflies into your backyard? Have you considered adding California native plants to your garden? Not sure where to start? In this talk, UC Master Gardeners will share their tips and tricks to help you be successful in your own journey with native plants. A list of…

Join the UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties for a free educational walking tour of the 25 round plant containers along Laurel Street. Learn how they selected the wide variety of beautiful plants you’ll see, and how to plant and care for them.The tour begins in front of Wells Fargo…

Description: Join the UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties for a free educational walking tour of the 25 round plant containers along Laurel Street. Learn how they selected the wide variety of beautiful plants you’ll see, and how to plant and care for them.The tour begins in front of…