Learn how to grow beautiful and fragrant culinary herbs. Herb varieties, planting, care, and pests will be discussed. Many culinary herbs are very easy to grow. They add beauty and interest to your garden as well as attracting pollinators and other beneficial insects. We shall cover basic requirements of…
The Spring Garden Fair is our annual spring extravaganza that you do not want to miss! It's a huge plant sale with educational talks and information tables. Full details can be found on our Spring Garden Fair page.
Get your hands dirty in our interactive workshop where you'll restore and plant in a community garden raised-bed plot. From seed selection to planting techniques, our experts will guide you every step of the way. From start to finish, the entire workshop will be hands on demonstration, so come ready to…
Exciting explosions of color in the garden can be yours with bearded iris. This kind of iris has huge flowers in nearly every color or color mix. Shapes vary from lacy ruffles to stylistic flat forms. There is something to suit any garden design. If planned correctly, the flower show will last for three…
Do you wonder what you need to do to get your soil ready for planting? Come join UC Master Gardener and UC Master Composter, Jasmine Martinez, who will discuss working with your soil to transform it into the soil for planting fruit trees, vegetables, flowers, and shrubs. You will learn about digging…
Have a sick plant, an ailing tree, mysterious spots on leaves? Chat with UC Master Gardeners via Zoom to diagnose your plant problems. You can also listen and learn while other people ask their questions. Priority will be given to questions emailed in advance; instructions are in the Zoom registration…
Beds, boxes, cages, trellises, and other ways to construct productive and attractive garden structures using simple materials that you can build on your own. Join us to learn the art of building a garden that’s as beautiful as it is bountiful!
Are you thinking about spring cleaning and how to tackle that pile of junk in the corner or clean out the pantry? Well, pests indoors aren’t always found where you expect. This webinar will go over the common pantry and indoor pests, and also some weird places you might encounter pests that you may not have…
Could you use plants that hug the soil, that you can walk on or plant between stepping stones or on borders? We will show you how to propagate easy to grow ground covers. Plant material will be available for you to propagate plants to bring home for your own garden. We will show you groundcovers that grow in…
Growing Natives Garden Tour on April 18 & 19, 2026The 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…
April is an ideal time to commence planning your crops and ornamental flowers. However, it is also a period when pests such as slugs, earwigs, and snails are more prevalent. In this talk, Pamela Roper, UC Master Gardener will provide practical tips for successful gardening during this busy season. She will…
Tomatoes are popular summer vegetables grown in the home garden. UC Master Gardener Bob Bowe will share some history, discuss types of Tomatoes (Hybrid or Heirloom, Indeterminate & Determinate), Diseases & Pests and how to manage them, growing from seeds or seedlings, planting, watering, fertilizing …
Would you love to grow sun- loving vegetables or flowers, but don't have enough sun nor space? Would you like to walk out your back door and pick something amazing to eat or flowers for a vase? Then container gardening is for you. Come join Master Gardener Laura Westley to learn about what…
Do you live in an apartment, condo or townhouse or have limited yard space? Would you love to grow your own vegetables or flowers but think you just don’t have the space?In this 3-session course, the Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County will teach how you can grow a wide variety of plants on a patio or…
You can grow beautiful flowers this summer that will also attract pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, beneficial insects and hummingbirds. You will learn about cultural practices that contribute to a successful pollinator garden. We will also discuss host plants that are necessary for butterflies and…
In this library talk, we will: • Recognize beneficial insects in the vegetable garden • Learn how to encourage these natural enemies of pests and identify signs they are at work • Explore practical, sustainable pest control methods that are safe for you and the environment • View common…
It's time to plant and care for your summer jewels, your warm-season vegetables, your most tasty tomatoes, peppers and more! Do they need pollinators, support, protection? Come and learn the secrets to growing tomatoes, peppers and more summer veggies.
You’ve got tomato & pepper seedlings ready to go into your garden but what about some salad and main-course vegetables? With warming garden soil and lengthening days, now’s the time to start cucumbers, squash, beans, and more from seed. You can plant seeds of many warm season vegetables directly into…
Have a sick plant, an ailing tree, mysterious spots on leaves? Chat with UC Master Gardeners via Zoom to diagnose your plant problems. You can also listen and learn while other people ask their questions. Priority will be given to questions emailed in advance; instructions are in the Zoom registration…
Last chance to buy annual California natives for this year. You can also start perennials with watering the first year. There will be a variety of about 20 plants to choose for your yard.Please note the park charges $6.00 for parking; or park closer to our area on Chynoweth Avenue near Vauxhall Circle for…
