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Program: Come see why CA native plants are all the rage! We'll discuss what a native plant is, why they're the cornerstone of a sustainable, Earth-friendly garden, and the many benefits these gorgeous plants offer the gardener as well as the broader environment.
Program: Monarch butterflies, as much as we love them, are in danger of extinction here in California. Learn about their life cycle/needs and practical steps that we can take in Marin County to help with their survival.
Program: A Practical Guide to Help Them Survive-Monarch butterflies, as much as we love them, are in danger of extinction here in California. Learn about their life cycle/needs and practical steps that we can take in Marin County to help with their survival.
Marin Master Gardeners will share seeds and seedlings and give advice for spring planting at this gardening workshop at the Marin City Library. In addition to a seed swap there will be a demo on worm composting and planting opportunities for adults and children.
Program: Every species of woody tree and shrub has unique qualities which is why we want it in our garden. Learning to perceive those qualities - the essence of a tree - can guide our pruning to bring out these desired characteristics. We will discuss the distinctive attributes of trees and shrubs to…
Program: Celebrate spring with the Marin Master Gardeners at the Mill Valley Public Library. They will share seeds and give tips on topics such as gardening for pollinators, saving seeds, tomatoes and planting your spring and summer garden. There will also be planting activities for all ages.
Program: Ground covers serve many functions in the landscape, including suppressing weeds, reducing erosion, replacing lawns, softening hardscapes, and filling in large expanses. Native groundcovers have the benefits of being adapted to our environment and supporting native biodiversity.
Program: This presentation will strive to make sense of the history of gardening, the evolution of irrigation, and the idea of seasonal supplemental watering and the devices we use to apply water in our gardens. The general theme is Earth-Friendly Gardening. Marin Master Gardeners' mission is to educate the…
Program: Marin Master Gardeners and Friends of South Novato Library sponsor an urban gardening container workshop. Seedlings and seeds will be available to attendees to plant. Children welcome. Get gardening tips from Marin Master Gardeners.Cost: FREESponsored by Marin Master Gardeners and South Novato…
Program: Want to learn about growing edibles? Come and hear about preparation of planting beds and containers, selection of plant varieties including tomatoes, best watering practices and managing diseases and problems - lessons learned from a real garden.Location: Mill Valley Public LibraryDate: Saturday,…
Program: Seed and plant exchange, advice from UC Marin Master Gardeners and planting activities for all ages at the Civic Center Library. The event is co-sponsored by UC Marin Master Gardeners and the Friends of the Civic Center Library.Cost: FREESponsored by Marin Master Gardeners and Civic Center Library
Program: Are you interested in growing strawberries and/or blueberries, or have you tried to do so unsuccessfully in the past? Come and learn which varieties are recommended, what their requirements are for light, soil, water and fertilizer, how to plant and care for your plants, how to propagate them, and…
Program: This presentation will provide home gardeners with an overview of why deep infrequent watering is recommended for maintaining healthy plants. Lois Stevens will focus on root depths and their uptake of water and nutrients. She will explain efficient watering practices for Marin's climate and soil…
Program: Got a green monster in your garden? Is your tired lawn soaking up lots of water but providing little usefulness? In this presentation, you’ll learn why lawns are not eco-friendly, watch a short video that shows the best method to easily eliminate one, and discover how to decide the best use for the…
Program: Did you know that you prune flowering trees and shrubs differently depending on when they set their buds? Jocelyn will cover the pruning, styling, and care of many flowering trees and shrubs, both temperate climate and Mediterranean, that are found in Bay Area gardens. Topics will include baseline…
Program: A Practical Guide to Help Them Survive-Monarch butterflies, as much as we love them, are in danger of extinction here in California. Learn about their life cycle/needs and practical steps that we can take in Marin County to help with their survival.
Program: This presentation will strive to make sense of the history of gardening, the evolution of irrigation, and the idea of seasonal supplemental watering and the devices we use to apply water in our gardens. The general theme is Earth-Friendly Gardening. Marin Master Gardeners' mission is to educate…
