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 |
|---|
| How to Make Succulent Yule Logs - Sunnyvale | Dec 6, 2025 |
| Tips for Beginning Gardeners - San Jose | Dec 6, 2025 |
| FULL - MCP Holiday Wreath-Making Workshops! - San Jose | Dec 7, 2025 |
| Aquaponics: Growing Fish and Food in Harmony - Saratoga | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Dreaming of Fresh Fruit from Your Own Back Yard? - Cupertino | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Dreaming of Fresh Fruit from Your Own Back Yard? - Cupertino | Dec 17, 2025 |
| MCP Last minute Holiday Succulent Sale - San Jose | Dec 20, 2025 |
| Winter Fruit Tree Pruning - Online | Jan 10, 2026 |
| MCP California Native Plant Sale - San Jose | Jan 17, 2026 |
| Bringing Nature into Your Home with Houseplants - Willow Glen | Jan 17, 2026 |
| Winter Care for Roses - Los Altos | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Healthy Houseplants 101 - San Jose | Jan 24, 2026 |
| Winter Fruit Tree Pruning - Sunnyvale | Jan 24, 2026 |
| Container Confidence: Grow a Garden Anywhere! - San Jose | Feb 7, 2026 |
| Gardening in Our Changing Climate: An Overview on Ways to Respond - Willow Glen | Feb 21, 2026 |
| Sustainable Vegetable Gardening - Sunnyvale | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Gardening with Pets - San Jose | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Spring Garden Fair - Martial Cottle Park - San Jose | Apr 11, 2026 |
| Now is the Time for Homegrown Tomatoes - Willow Glen | Apr 18, 2026 |
| The Monarch Butterfly Crisis: What's Happening and How You Can Help - Willow Glen | May 16, 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 |
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.
