Description:  Come learn the basics of growing plants from seed along with some tips and hacks that make it cheaper and easier to be successful. Presenter Master Gardener:  Judith Dean Bio:  Trained as a Master Gardener in 2006 by the University of California Cooperative Extension program.  Additional training in plant propagation at Foothill College, San Francisco […]

Description:  It’s time to plant your fall vegetables!  In this introductory class, you’ll learn how to select seeds and seedlings that are most suited to your climate and conditions.  Then you’ll learn how to plant seeds and seedlings and how to nurture them to yield the most bountiful fall and winter harvests.  As a bonus, you’ll […]

Description:  It’s time to plant your fall vegetables!  In this introductory class, you’ll learn how to select seeds and seedlings that are most suited to your climate and conditions.  Then you’ll learn how to plant seeds and seedlings and how to nurture them to yield the most bountiful fall and winter harvests.  As a bonus, you’ll […]

The UC Botanical Garden’s monthly Sick Plant Clinic is reopening! Bring plant samples to the clinic to find out which diseases or pests are afflicting your plants. Entomologists and plant pathologists will diagnose and suggest effective and environmentally sensitive remedies. Please cover plants and disease samples in containers or bags before entering the Garden. The […]

Description:  It’s time to plant your fall vegetables!  In this introductory class, you’ll learn how to select seeds and seedlings that are most suited to your climate and conditions.  Then you’ll learn how to plant seeds and seedlings and how to nurture them to yield the most bountiful fall and winter harvests.  As a bonus, you’ll […]

Come anytime between 11am - 2pm for this walk-in plant clinic.  Master Gardeners will be available to answer your questions from general information to advice about specific problems.  Bring samples of your problem plants for better diagnosis. If you suspect insect damage, try to include some of the insects so they can be correctly identified. MG […]

Creating Sacred Space in the Garden Description: The human need to create a quiet, peaceful place in the garden for contemplation, reflection, writing or meditation is as old as the garden itself and is exemplified both in literature and history. Early civilizations designated certain areas in the gardens as sanctuaries or protected space and bounded […]

Description:  It’s time to plant your fall vegetables!  In this introductory class, you’ll learn how to select seeds and seedlings that are most suited to your climate and conditions.  Then you’ll learn how to plant seeds and seedlings and how to nurture them to yield the most bountiful fall and winter harvests.  As a bonus, you’ll […]

Description:  This troubleshooting workshop will focus on backyard compost piles.  A similar one on October 12 will address vermicomposting and worm bins, with registration opening in September. This 2-hour workshop will include: Ten-minute review of backyard composting concepts Answers to your questions (submitted by Wed., August 3) Live Q&A Do you have questions about your […]

Fall is the ideal time to replace lawn or other high water use plants with drought tolerant California natives. They attract native bees, butterflies and birds. Pictures of these plants will be shown with a discussion on how they adapt to your yard. A handout will be available listing sun, soil and water requirements of […]