Backyard Composting
Program: Composting, the mystery of gardening! Join us and learn how to compost using kitchen and table scraps, dry and moist plant material to create nutrient-rich organic matter. Compost will…
UC Marin Master Gardeners
Winter
“Where flowers bloom, so does hope.”
~ Lady Bird Johnson, Former First Lady of the United States
Get ready for tomato season! The UC Marin Master Gardeners’ annual Tomato Market returns on Saturday, April 18 (9 a.m. until sold out) at Pini Ace Hardware in Novato and Bon Air in Greenbrae. Choose from a wide selection of tomato varieties grown from seed by local Master Gardeners and specially selected to thrive in Marin’s unique microclimates—whether you’re looking for heirlooms bursting with flavor or reliable favorites for your garden. Master Gardeners will be on hand to help you pick the perfect plants and share expert growing tips. Proceeds support Marin Master Gardener programs that bring gardening education to local schools and the community. Come early for the best selection!
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 March
Apply mulch
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Upcoming Events
Growing Edibles Plan to Plot to Plate
Program: Want to learn about growing edibles? Come and hear about preparation of planting beds and containers, selection of plant varieties including tomatoes, best watering practices and managing…
Fairfax Library Spring Seed Swap
Program: Get ready for your summer garden by exchanging seeds and plants with your neighbors. Marin Master Gardeners will share seeds of vegetables, herbs and pollinator plants and answer your…
Civic Center Library Seed Swap and Plant Exchange
Program: Come get free seeds from the Marin Master Gardeners to start your summer garden. Seeds include vegetables, herbs and flowers. Bring your own to share. Get advice on seed saving, pollinator…
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.