UC Marin Master Gardeners

Spring

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

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 June
Apply mulch 

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Upcoming Events

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Event Date
June 10, 2026

Growing and Pruning Roses

Program: Come learn how to select, grow, and prune roses for our local gardens. There will be a demonstration on how to prune roses during the class.Speaker: Rod Kerr is a Master Gardener who has…
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Event Date
July 15, 2026

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…

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.