Spring Garden Market and Education Fair
San Mateo Event Center 2495 S. Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA, United StatesAbout this event Free Admission • Free Parking • Cash or Check Only Tired of tasteless tomatoes and other vegetables that just won't grow in your area? The UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo and San Francisco Counties are holding their public Spring Garden Market and Education Fair featuring a large variety of tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, herbs, […]
Green Streets Bioblitz
Half Moon Bay Library 620 Correas St, Half Moon Bay, CA, United StatesIMG_3525 Want to learn more about bioswales? Come by the Half Moon Bay Library and chat with the Master Gardeners who will be constructing and planting a bioswale. Bioswales help introduce vegetation to urban landscapes and capture and clean rainwater. This is part of the Green Streets Stewardship Program which promotes sustainable stormwater management through the […]
Invasive Species in California (Part 2) – Online
Online CA, United StatesREGISTER HERE About this event Invasive pests threaten California's natural environments, agricultural production, structures, landscapes and gardens. Learn more about actions you can take to reduce their spread. This webinar will be Thursday, April 21. This webinar will cover invasive species of concern in California, and what action you can take to reduce their […]
In-Person Pest Management Advice
Hassett Ace Hardware Redwood City 348 Woodside Plaza #282, Redwood City, CA, United StatesGot pest problems? We're here to help you deal with them in a safe, environmentally-friendly way that won't pollute our waterways. This Saturday, April 23 from 11am - 3pm, our pest management expert (Charlotte) will be tabling at Hassett Ace Hardware in Redwood City to answer all of your pest product and management questions! Stop […]
Low Maintenance Yards
Online CA, United StatesIs your yard too high maintenance for your lifestyle? Are you finally ready to replace your lawn with a more sustainable landscape? Learn about eco-friendly lawn alternatives such as California native grasses that provide benefits for the ecosystem. Plus, find out which low-maintenance plants are suitable for your yard. Register Here
Rain Barrel Hands-On Installation Workshop (Menlo Park)
Belle Haven School 415 Ivy Dr, Menlo Park, CA, United StatesJoin us for a FREE rain barrel workshop sponsored by Flows To Bay, the San Mateo Countywide Water Pollution Prevention Program. REGISTER HERE: https://www.flowstobay.org/belle-haven-workshop Learn the benefits of rain barrels with a pro and take part in an actual installation happening on the campus of Belle Haven Elementary School. Who knows—you may be inspired to […]
Walk-in Plant Clinic
San Mateo Arboretum Kohl Pumphouse 101 9th Ave, San Mateo, CA, United StatesIn-person UC Master Gardener Plant Clinics are back at the San Mateo Arboretum Society (SMAS)! 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 […]
New Calflora Tools for Your Native Plant Ventures and Adventures
Online CA, United StatesJoin the California Native Plant Society to learn from Calflora’s Executive Director Cynthia Powell about new Calflora tools for CNPS native plant professionals, gardeners, and enthusiasts! Calflora.org is a comprehensive source of data on California’s wild plants that provides analytical tools and displays geographical plant occurrences. Calflora shares millions of plant observations across the state […]
Walk on the Cowell-Purisima Trail
Cowell-Purisima Coastal Trailhead Cabrillo Highway South, Half Moon Bay, CA, United StatesJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a beautiful walk along the Cowell-Purisima trail that POST helped create by protecting adjacent farmland. While it may be foggy, we hope to catch gorgeous views of the ocean, nearby farmland, and glimpses of harbor seals, pelicans, hawks, rabbits, and whales during the winter season. You will be guided […]
Vegetable Gardening in Time of Drought
Online CA, United StatesDescription: Spring is the time to plant your vegetable garden. At the same time drought is, once again, upon us. Most of California was dry farmed before irrigation systems were common. Zoom in and learn about what crops can tolerate little to no water, bring back some tried-and-true practices. Also, learn about ways to grow […]