Everything is coming up roses! Roses bring beauty, fragrance, and romance into our lives. Whether you are new to roses or experienced, a Master Gardener will inform and inspire you about the selection, planting, care and feeding of roses. You'll learn how easy it is to bring the…
The Mediterranean Oak Borer (MOB) is an invasive ambrosia beetle that infests several species of white oaks in California: valley oak, blue oak, and Oregon oak. The beetle is spreading rapidly in Napa, Lake, Sonoma, and Sacramento Counties and has been detected in neighboring El Dorado, Yolo, and Mendocino…
Integrated Pest Management--Managing pest with environmentally sound methods, and answers to your "bugly" problems. Come and hear about multiple techniques for effective pest control that are the least toxic. Discover methods to keep bad pests away and encourage beneficial insects, all…
Container Cultivation: Thriving Tomatoes and Vibrant Vegetables in Small SpacesJoin us for an exciting presentation on growing tomatoes and vegetables in containers! Discover the numerous advantages of container gardening, including space-saving solutions and easier maintenance. We’ll guide you through…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
Be Wildfire Safe & ReadyDescription: UC Master Gardeners will staff an education table at the Be Wildfire Safe & Ready event sponsored by the San Mateo County Department of Emergency Management. Stop by the table to learn how to protect your home by creating defensible space and maintaining your…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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…
