Waterwise Landscape Design - Sunnyvale
Ready to transform your yard into a stunning, water-saving oasis? Imagine enjoying lush, beautiful landscaping that thrives with minimal water—perfect for California’s climate and your lifestyle…
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
May 26, 2026: Invasive Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Detected on Grapevines Sold at Bay Area Costco Stores (Press Release)
 Fall Garden Fair, October 3, 2026Martial Cottle Park, San Jose Join us on Saturday, October 3, for our Fall Garden Fair, a fall celebration, plant sale, and educational fair. We will have hundreds of seedlings for sale, plus talks by Master Gardeners, home garden advice, seed exchange, and much more! See our Fall Garden Fair page for details. The event is held rain or shine! |
 Advice to Grow By ... Ask Us!UC Master Gardeners are here to help. Here’s how to find answers to your gardening questions.
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 Upcoming EventsWant to learn more about gardening, chat with UC Master Gardeners, or catch our next plant sale? See our Events Calendar for upcoming talks, courses, and more. |
 Waterwise TipsHere are some useful tips and links for homeowners and gardeners who want to conserve water and manage their garden and landscape in a responsible manner. Learn about waterwise plants and gardening techniques, lawn replacement and rebate programs, graywater usage, and more. |
 Invasive Pests and QuarantinesThere are multiple invasive pests of concern, including one quarantine in effect in Santa Clara County: on citrus fruits and trees for the Asian Citrus Psyllid. See our Invasive Pests and Quarantines page to learn more and view the quarantine area maps. Help contain the spread of these pests! |
 Tips & Events NewsletterSee our current Tips & Events newsletter for seasonal information plus a handy list of upcoming events. Subscribe to have the newsletter emailed to you at the beginning of every month. Browse past tips and newsletters. |
 Vegetable GardeningWant to grow your own vegetables? See our vegetable gardening pages for how to get started and advice on specific vegetables. Our vegetable planting chart shows you the best times to plant vegetables in Santa Clara County. |
 Become a Master GardenerEver think about becoming a Master Gardener? If you love gardening, are interested in science-based horticulture, and would enjoy sharing your knowledge with the public, this may be for you! UC Master Gardeners are trained to give talks and classes, staff a help desk, work in demonstration gardens, answer questions at events, and much more. The application process for the January 2027 class begins in summer 2026. Learn more about becoming a Master Gardener. |
 Master Gardener HandbookSave 10% on any UC ANR books ordered online, including the excellent California Master Gardener Handbook, by using our promotion code PRCLA43. A portion of online sales that use our promotion code benefits the UC Master Gardener of Santa Clara County program. |
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Landscaping Design for Beginners - Mountain View
This landscape design class for beginners will introduce:Basic landscape design principlesUse of plant height and width in garden spaceCreation of focal points in the gardenThere will be two hands-on…
Plant Clinic Online
Have a sick plant, an ailing tree, mysterious spots on leaves? Chat with UC Master Gardeners via Zoom to diagnose your plant problems. You can also listen and learn while other people ask their…
PADG Cool Season Vegetables are a Smart Choice - Palo Alto
Cool-season vegetables are a smart choice—they are watered by winter rains, attract fewer pests, and require less effort overall. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to plant seedlings of…
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San Jose, CA 95112
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To extend research-based knowledge and information on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices to the residents of California.