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

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…

In this talk, you will learn how to grow a variety of vegetables, herbs, and fruits on a patio, balcony, or in any small space using containers--in time for fall crops! We will help you consider the best containers to use and which plants to grow for your microclimate. We will also discuss soil needs, pest…

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

Join UC Master Gardeners at beautiful Elkus Ranch to learn about building a self-watering stock tank. Self-watering raised planters offer several benefits:Water Savings—There is a water reservoir at the bottom that reduces water loss from the topsoil due to the sun and wind and lessens the need for…

Stop by the UC Master Gardener table at the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department's Seed & Plant Start Giveaway. This event is free and open to all San Francisco residents. UC Master Gardeners will give out seeds, veggie plants and herb starts courtesy of the San Francisco Recreation and Park…

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 Gardeners will staff an education table at Imagine Together, a festival for all ages to explore the future of Belmont’s Community Center. Master Gardener volunteers will be located by the Barrett Community Garden and look forward to answering your home gardening questions. Come see us!Photo credit:…

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…

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…

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…

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…