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Upcoming Events
California Native Irises Division Workshop
California native irises are beautiful and easy to grow. Join us to learn about them and take some home for free! We’ll begin indoors at the San Carlos Library with an introduction to the world of…
Succulent Container Gardening: From Funky to Fab
Join UC Master Gardener Janice Moody to discover the multifaceted ways you can container garden with succulents, including the use of funky household or garden items that you can repurpose into pots…
Growing Orchids - Tips for the San Francisco and Bay Area Climate
Learn about cool, temperate and tropical zone orchids and which are best for your climate. Get to know cool-growing orchids for San Francisco. Discover how to successfully re-pot, water and feed…
Lyngso Zoom Series: Successful Gardening in Limited Light
Shade doesn’t have to be a limitation—it can be an opportunity to create one of the most beautiful, tranquil and inviting spaces in your garden. In this talk, we’ll explore how to design a thriving…