Gardening

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We remember the taste of fresh vegetables that always seemed to taste better than vegetables purchased at the supermarket. So, it is natural that many of us would want to have a vegetable garden, as there are few things more satisfying than growing your own food.

The Rock Garden is an outcropping of rocks into which a careful selection of low-growing perennials, annuals, bulbs and shrubs are nestled. Our teaching goals are to familiarize the gardening public with the reasons for making rock gardens. In addition, we aim to provide basic information and ideas for…

School gardens are a wonderful way to bring the lessons of the natural world alive for students. Many schools in California are creating school gardens to use for science-based education and for outdoor, hands-on educational opportunities.

The UC Master Gardener Program understands that pests and weeds can pose significant challenges for gardeners. However, with ecosystem-based integrated pest management (IPM) approaches, you can effectively manage these garden intruders while promoting a thriving and sustainable garden.

Fall Garden Fair maps. The Santa Clara County Master Gardener's Fall Garden Fair is a fun educational event for the entire family. Attend talks, tour the gardens, and shop the plant sales.

Santa Clara County provides a year-round climate that is well-suited to growing a variety of culinary and aromatic herbs. Herbs are a great choice for beginner gardeners as they tend to be easy to grow and care for. They are a wonderful addition as borders to your vegetable garden or can be easily grown in…

Rosemary (Savia rosmarinus, previously Rosmarinus officinalis) is a fragrant, drought tolerant, evergreen perennial that is classified as a subshrub for the woody lower stems that develop over time.  Its many forms range from ground covers to tall shrubs.

Fall Garden Fair herbs descriptions. There are many herbs that grow well or even grow best in the cool season in Santa Clara County. Fall is also a great time to plant perennial herbs because it lets them get well established over our rainy season. Listed below are the herb seedlings that we will be offering.

The Santa Clara Master Gardeners send a monthly email with gardening tips for the month and a listing of upcoming events. If you'd like to receive the email, use the form on this page to sign up.