Events for UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties

The Gardening Education Center (GEC) is a dynamic, experimental garden where UC Master Gardeners employ environmentally sound, water-wise methods to propagate and grow a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, herbs, pollinator plants and cover crops throughout the year. The GEC features a range of growing…

Join us to hear first-hand how professional horticultural staff at the San Francisco Botanical Garden's new plant nursery and volunteers are helping to grow new plants for the garden's collections and plant shop sales. Special guest Jessica Fernandez, Gardens of Golden Gate Park Plant Propagation…

Come anytime between 12:00 to 3:00 pm for this walk-in plant clinic. UC Master Gardeners will be available to answer your questions from general information to advice about specific problems. Bring samples of your problem plants in clear plastics bags for better diagnosis. If you suspect insect damage,…

Visit the UC Master Gardener education table at the Serramonte Farmers’ Market. Master Gardener volunteers will be available every other Thursday to answer questions regarding plants, planting techniques, garden pests and more.The market is located behind the multi-level garage by Crunch Fitness.Photo credit…

Pruning can feel mysterious and daunting, but with a few basic concepts and guidelines in hand, anyone can improve their skill. Join us for an overview of pruning basics and examples of common pruning tasks. Bring your pruning questions.UC Master Gardener Presenter Kathy Ryan: Kathy is a 2024 graduate of the…

It’s time to start planning your fall and winter vegetable and herb crops. We will cover topics such as soil improvement, what to plant and when, cover cropping, succession planting, and growing in containers. We will have time after the presentation to do some planting in the new Master Gardener rooftop…

Learn about the basics of healthy soil and a plant-friendly environment, seed germination and seedling care, transplanting of seedlings and care of growing plants, as well as vegetable harvesting and post-harvesting garden care. A variety of techniques and helpful hints will be discussed to increase the…

School Garden Leaders, join us to learn and share ideas at our fall workshop to be held at the HEAL Project Farm in Half Moon Bay. Workshop topics will include: How to preserve your garden produce, lesson ideas for elementary school gardens, school garden irrigation. Following the workshop, we will…

Bulbs provide amazing color and form when they bloom in the spring and are relatively inexpensive compared to plants.  You will learn how to select, plant, feed and care for your bulbs so that they reward you in the Spring with their bountiful blooms. UC Master Gardener Arete Nicholas has over forty…

It’s time to start planning your fall and winter vegetable garden. This class will cover what vegetables to plant and when, soil preparation, cover cropping and container gardening.UC Master Gardener Presenter Jonathan Propp: Jonathan has been a UC Master Gardener since 2008. He specializes in growing…

Visit the UC Master Gardener education table at the Divisadero Farmers’ Market. Master Gardener volunteers will be available to answer your gardening questions regarding plants, plant maintenance, soil, garden pests and more.Photo credit: Janet Gilmore, UC Master Gardener

Visit the UC Master Gardener education table at the Serramonte Farmers’ Market. Master Gardener volunteers will be available every other Thursday to answer questions regarding plants, planting techniques, garden pests and more.The market is located behind the multi-level garage by Crunch Fitness.Photo credit…

UC Master Gardener Naomi Mier will demonstrate how to save and store seeds from your garden. She will explain when to harvest seeds, how long they will last, and when it makes more sense to start with commercial seeds.UC Master Gardener Presenter Naomi Mier: Naomi is a UC Master Gardener and Master Composter…

Join UC Master Gardener Janice Moody to discover the multifaceted ways you can container garden with succulents, including the use of funky household or garden items that you can repurpose into pots. You will not only learn why succulents make great container plants, but also learn about pre-planting…

Come anytime between 12:00 to 3:00 pm for this walk-in plant clinic. UC Master Gardeners will be available to answer your questions from general information to advice about specific problems. Bring samples of your problem plants in clear plastics bags for better diagnosis. If you suspect insect damage,…

Visit the UC Master Gardener education table at the Serramonte Farmers’ Market. Master Gardener volunteers will be available every other Thursday to answer questions regarding plants, planting techniques, garden pests and more.The market is located behind the multi-level garage by Crunch Fitness.Photo credit…

While autumn brings a reduction in some garden pests, there are ways to reduce future problems by careful observation today. Come learn basic concepts and seasonal focuses for the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach to garden pests.UC Master Gardener Presenter: Barbara Cohrssen has been a Master…

Pruning combines plant science, skill, art and intuition. Learning to prune is an important skill for gardeners, which enables you to be better prepared to improve your plant’s health, control the shape and size of your plant, and increase flower and fruit size and beauty. In this workshop, you will…

Visit the UC Master Gardener education table at the Divisadero Farmers’ Market. Master Gardener volunteers will be available to answer your gardening questions regarding plants, plant maintenance, soil, garden pests and more.Photo credit: Janet Gilmore, UC Master Gardener

Visit the UC Master Gardener education table at the Serramonte Farmers’ Market. Master Gardener volunteers will be available every other Thursday to answer questions regarding plants, planting techniques, garden pests and more.The market is located behind the multi-level garage by Crunch Fitness.Photo credit…