If you'd like to grow more flowers, vegetables or herbs in your summer garden but have space limitations, gopher problems or other issues, try growing in containers! Discover what types of plants are perfect container candidates. Water, nutrients, soil mix, and other requirements will be discussed for…
Find beautiful California native plants that use less water and need less maintenance than traditional landscaping. These plants also attract pollinators and birds.Note: The Park charges $6 for Parking or park for free on Chynoweth Avenue and closer to the UC Master Gardener lot and sale area.Operated in…
Imagine stepping onto your balcony or into your yard to harvest fresh, fragrant ingredients for delicious homemade drinks. What if you could do this without spending much money, needing a lot of space, or wasting water? In this talk, you'll learn just how easy it is to grow a variety of plants that connect…
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…
You can add color and beauty to your yard or patio by planting summer flowers that bloom into fall. Find out about flowers that can tolerate hot sun and varieties for full shade. Emphasis will be put on those that attract pollinators and beneficial insects. Learn how to successfully grow flowers that will…
Native American tribes developed three sisters gardening - corn, beans, squash - to source year-round healthy food. Learn the history and help plant the corn.
It’s time to start thinking about planting your Spring/Summer Vegetables. Please join UC Master Gardener Maria Guerra for this exciting talk on purple vegetables that grow in our zone 9B and 10A. This will include both Indian and Asian vegetables. This will include eggplant, microgreens (including Mizuna)…
Curious about Native Plants? Come take a Walk with Us!In Mid April, when many Native Plants will be in stunning full bloom, the Growing Natives Garden Tour (GNGT) is coming to the Master Gardeners Native Entrance Gardens at Martial Cottle Park!Master Gardeners will offer 4 Walk & Talk Tours of…
Growing Natives Garden Tour on April 12 & 13, 2025The 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…
Growing Natives Garden Tour on April 12 & 13, 2025The 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…
