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. In addition, they…
Program: Many of our Marin landscapes are filled with plants from across the globe—chosen over the years for their beauty, availability, or practicality. Today, more gardeners are rethinking those choices and looking to create landscapes that truly support the local ecosystem. California native plants offer…
Program: The Novato Seed Library and the Marin Master Gardeners present a community seed and plant swap. Activities: Seeds and plants to swap; Planting activities for all ages; mini-workshops on seed saving, planting for a fall garden...Cost: FREESponsors: Marin Master Gardeners and Novato Seed Library
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…
What’s happening at the Gardens of Golden Gate Park? Protecting the World’s Plants: The Role of Botanic Gardens and How You Can Help Program: Plant conservation is essential to protecting the biodiversity that sustains ecosystems, cultures, and human life — yet many plant species face unprecedented threats…
Program: A seed and plant exchange where patrons can get seedlings and seeds to plant, information on planting wildflower seeds and other pollinator seeds, and other planting information from Marin Master Gardeners.Cost: FREESponsored by Marin Master Gardeners and Friends of Civic Center Library
Program: Come and discover succulents and their culture. Learn about their growing habits, how to propagate them, prune them and see a demonstration on how to repot them. If you have questions regarding problems with your succulents you may bring a printed photo or iPad for discussion.Speaker: Gary Bartl, a…
