Garden Help
Our talks and courses are geared to residents of Santa Clara County, California. If you live elsewhere, your local Master Gardener program (in California or U.S./Canada) should have more relevant information.
Many of our on-line talks have been recorded. See our video list or check our YouTube channel for videos.
Upcoming Events
| Event Name | Date |
|---|
| Container Gardening for All Seasons Course - Sunnyvale | Apr 21, 2026 |
| SCTDG Plants that Attract Pollinators to Your Garden - San Martin | May 2, 2026 |
| Don’t Squash That Bug!: Integrated Pest Management - San Jose | May 2, 2026 |
| Companion Planting: The Three Sisters Method - San Jose | May 6, 2026 |
| PADG Grow Your Best Summer Garden: Tomatoes, Peppers, and More - Palo Alto | May 9, 2026 |
| Mysteries of Purple Veggies - Santa Clara | May 9, 2026 |
| STDG Vegetables You Can Start From Seed Now - Sunnyvale | May 9, 2026 |
| Plant Clinic Online | May 12, 2026 |
| MCP California Native Plant Sale - San Jose | May 16, 2026 |
| MCP Succulent Open House & Sale - San Jose | May 16, 2026 |
| MRDG How to Grow and Use Culinary Herbs - Cupertino | May 16, 2026 |
| The Monarch Butterfly Crisis: What's Happening and How You Can Help - Willow Glen | May 16, 2026 |
| Summer Vegetable Success - Milpitas | May 16, 2026 |
| Planning a Simple Native Garden for Beginners - Palo Alto | May 17, 2026 |
| Test your Pest ID Knowledge - Online | May 21, 2026 |
| Managing Pests and Welcoming Beneficial Insects to your Garden - San Jose | May 23, 2026 |
| Plant Clinic Online | Jun 9, 2026 |
| When Composting Goes Rotten - Online | Jun 18, 2026 |
| MRDG Learn About Companion Planting and Do a Little Sketching - Cupertino | Jun 20, 2026 |
| Grow Your Own Herbs and Unlock Your Kitchen's Potential - Willow Glen | Jun 20, 2026 |
| Discover the Magic of Irises - San Jose | Jul 11, 2026 |
| Plant Clinic Online | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Growing Your Own Cut Flower Garden - Palo Alto | Jul 19, 2026 |
| Plant Clinic Online | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Plant Clinic Online | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Winter’s Bounty: Growing Great Garlic & Shallots - San Jose | Sep 19, 2026 |
| Container Gardening for All Reasons | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Plant Clinic Online | Oct 13, 2026 |
Demonstration Garden Events & Talks
Events and talks taking place at demonstration gardens are marked with the following prefixes. The gardens may also be open for visiting at other times as well. See the demonstration garden pages for visiting hours.
Past Events
Looking for one of our previous events? Past events are available for 90 days.
