Gardening

Maintaining Garden and Raised Bed Soil: The Soil and Plant RelationshipDescription: Do you know that soil is much more than sand, silt and clay? Healthy soil is all about the relationship between plants and soil. In this talk UC Master Gardener Terry Lyngso will explain the components of soil, why plants…

Join us once a month for a free public tour on the first Saturday of each month, starting at 9:00am. After the approximately one-hour tour, wander around the sixteen individual gardens at your own pace or ask docents for help and more information. The garden may be closed due to inclement weather or…

Weather permitting, the Sherwood Demonstration Garden is open Fridays and Saturdays from March to November for Open Garden Days. Come and take a leisurely stroll through all 16 themed gardens. Docents are on-site to assist you with any questions regarding Sherwood Demonstration Garden or your personal garden…

Weather permitting, the Sherwood Demonstration Garden is open Fridays and Saturdays from March to November for Open Garden Days. Come and take a leisurely stroll through all 16 themed gardens. Docents are on-site to assist you with any questions regarding Sherwood Demonstration Garden or your personal garden…

It’s time to start thinking about planting your Spring/Summer Vegetables. Please join UC Master Gardener Maria Guerra for this exciting talk on purple vegetables that grow in our zone 9B and 10A. This will include both Indian and Asian vegetables. This will include eggplant, microgreens (including Mizuna)…

Curious about Native Plants? Come take a Walk with Us!In Mid April, when many Native Plants will be in stunning full bloom, the Growing Natives Garden Tour (GNGT) is coming to the Master Gardeners Native Entrance Gardens at Martial Cottle Park!Master Gardeners will offer 4 Walk & Talk Tours of…

Growing Natives Garden Tour on April 12 & 13, 2025The Growing Natives Garden Tour aims to educate the public about the beauty and importance of California native plants through an annual, self-guided, and free tour of private and public gardens. The tour promotes biodiversity and emphasizes the benefits…

Growing Natives Garden Tour on April 12 & 13, 2025The Growing Natives Garden Tour aims to educate the public about the beauty and importance of California native plants through an annual, self-guided, and free tour of private and public gardens. The tour promotes biodiversity and emphasizes the benefits…

Learn how to grow a healthy and productive summer garden with a wide variety of vegetables. Will discuss improving your soil, weed and pest control, and tips on selecting productive vegetable varieties. Find out about space saving techniques like containers and trellising to increase your harvest through the…

Citrus is easy to grow and offers ornamental qualities to a landscape. Learn about citrus varieties for our climate, planting tips, soil preparation, nutrient requirements, irrigation, pruning and managing pests. Enjoy growing and eating your own citrus fruit!