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Spring

“Spring is nature's way of saying, 'Let's party!'”
~ Robin Williams, actor and comedian

 

Succulent containers featuring different succulent varieties

Bring sculptural beauty and water-wise inspiration to your garden at the UC Marin Master Gardeners’ Annual Succulent Sale. Discover a curated selection of unique, locally grown succulents—perfect for Marin’s climate—while getting expert, research-based advice from Master Gardener volunteers. Whether you’re starting your first container or expanding a drought-tolerant landscape, you’ll find plants that thrive with minimal water and maximum impact.

Saturday, May 30 · 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Falkirk Cultural Center, 1408 Mission Ave, San Rafael

Come early for the best selection and leave inspired to create a garden that’s both beautiful and sustainable.

Growing Lettuce Year-Round in Marin. Lettuce is generally considered to be a cool-season annual, but with a little advanced planning and some judicious plant selection, Marin gardeners can enjoy home-grown lettuce throughout the year.

Set Up Your Edible Garden for Success Before Planting. Learn how to prepare healthy soil, choose the right beds or containers, and use mulch and smart irrigation to help your vegetables and herbs thrive while conserving water.

 

 

 

 

What to do this month:
Upcoming events
Plant & garden care list for April
Apply mulch 

 

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May 13, 2026

Keeping Varmints at Bay

Living at the edge of open space can present challenges to the home gardener. Do you look out the window and find your carefully cultivated fruits and vegetables are partially eaten? Or, are your…

Mission Statement

UC Marin Master Gardeners are University of California-trained and certified volunteers who provide research-based knowledge and information on sustainable landscape practices, pest management and home horticulture to gardeners in Marin County.