Program: Come learn how to select, grow, and prune roses for our local gardens. There will be a demonstration on how to prune roses during the class.Speaker: Rod Kerr is a Master Gardener who has been growing and tending roses for more than 30 years. He has been teaching classes on growing roses to master…
Program: Do you look out the window and find your roses beheaded? Are your carefully cultivated fruits and vegetables partially eaten? Or, have your plants disappeared in entirety? It’s likely your garden is being appreciated by deer, gophers or rats. Come and get information and techniques to help home…
Program: The Marin Master Gardeners and the San Rafael Public Library celebrate National Seed Swap Day at the opening of the San Rafael Library's seed library. There will be a seed swap and plant exchange along with planting tips and planting activities organized by the Marin Master Gardeners. Learn about…
Program: Late winter is a great time to prune deciduous trees. It's the time of year when we really notice our deciduous trees, either the silhouette of their branches or the buds getting ready to open. This class will focus on how the biology of deciduous trees differs from evergreen trees. We will talk…
Program: Do you look out the window and find your roses beheaded? Your carefully cultivated vegetables are partially eaten? Or, are your plants disappearing? It's likely your garden is being appreciated by deer, gophers and rats. Marin Master Gardener Lois Stevens will provide information and discuss…
Program: Bonnie Marks and Mamie Yee – one living in Point Reyes and the other in San Rafael, will discuss why you may want to grow Asian greens in your garden. They will teach you how to grow them – from planting to harvest, including ideas about growing them in containers. They’ll cover seed sources and…
Program: Come learn how to select, grow, and prune roses for our local gardens. There will be a demonstration on how to prune roses during the class.Speaker: Rod Kerr is a Master Gardener who has been growing and tending roses for more than 30 years. He has been teaching classes on growing roses to master…
Program: This seed swap and plant exchange will feature vegetable, herb and ornamental seeds. We will discuss what to plant in the spring/summer garden including seeds for pollinators. There will be planting activities for all ages.Cost: FREESponsors: Marin Master Gardeners and Friends of Bel-Tib…
Program: Can you grow Nuts in Marin? Some think nuts are tough to crack. Come learn about the dos and don’ts of growing these nutritious, delicious snacks in our area. Learn about the six most popular nuts, their attributes and how to grow and store them. We’re nuts about nuts!Speakers: Keri Pon has been a…
Program: Come learn how to select, grow, and prune roses for our local gardens. There will be a demonstration on how to prune roses during the class.Speaker: Rod Kerr is a Master Gardener who has been growing and tending roses for more than 30 years. He has been teaching classes on growing roses to master…
Program: Composting, the mystery of gardening! Join us and learn how to compost using kitchen and table scraps, dry and moist plant material to create nutrient-rich organic matter. Compost will improve your soil and plants, while at the same time reducing the waste in our landfills.Speaker: Joan Irwin has…
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!Speaker: Anne-Marie Walker is a lifelong gardener and…
Program: Get ready for your summer garden by exchanging seeds and plants with your neighbors. Marin Master Gardeners will share seeds of vegetables, herbs and pollinator plants and answer your gardening questions. There will be planting activities for all ages.Cost: FREESponsors: Marin Master Gardeners and…
Program: Concerned about how to have a beautiful garden AND reduce the risk of wildfire reaching your home? Using photos of real gardens, the UC Marin Master Gardeners show participants how to grow gardens that are as attractive as they are firewise. This includes ideas for creating the all-important 0-5’…
Program: Forgotten all the details of how to prepare for a successful spring planting? Sometimes we do too, so we decided to write it all down. Learn some tips on what can be done now to increase your odds of bountiful summer harvest to enjoy all season.Speakers: Keri Pon has been a UC Marin Master Gardener…
