Vermicomposting Workshop (Composting with Worms) (Online)
CA, United StatesThis workshop, instructed by local vermicomposting expert Todd Sutton, will cover the basics of vermicomposting via lecture and live demonstrations. By attending this workshop, San Mateo County residents qualify for a complementary composting bin and discounted supplies. Please note that vermicomposting is a special style of composting that can be done indoors or outdoors. In this style of […]
Backyard Composting Workshop (Online)
CA, United StatesThis workshop, instructed by local gardening and composting expert Najiha Al Asmar, will cover the basics of backyard hot pile composting via lecture and live demonstrations. By attending this workshop, San Mateo County residents qualify for a composting bin and discounted supplies. Please note that backyard composting (also known as "hot pile" composting) is a special style of […]
Spring Edibles Series: Planting Your Spring Vegetable Garden (Online)
Online CA, United StatesAttend the third workshop in the “Spring and Summer Vegetable Garden Planning” series on March 12th from 1:00-2:15! UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo and San Francisco Counties present “Spring and Summer Vegetable Garden Planning.” This is the #3 in the Spring Edibles Series. The webinar focus will be on spring and summer vegetable gardening […]
Preparing Your Garden for a Pest-Free Spring (Online)
Online CA, United StatesAs we prepare our gardens for spring, there are easy yet important actions we can take to prevent and manage pests while protecting the health of our waterways. Join us for this free online webinar. The presentation will be around an hour with a Q&A session will follow—so bring your questions! Our instructor is Charlotte […]
Design 101 – How to Get Started (Online)
Online CA, United StatesA professional landscape designer will walk you through the steps of creating a simple landscape plan. You will learn basic design principles, and get pro tips on plant placement & selection, setting goals, & budgeting. Create your own low water/low maintenance garden. Zoom link will be emailed on day of the event. Registration ends […]
Native Plant and Pollinator Gardens (Online)
Online CA, United StatesInstructor: Juanita Salisbury Participants will learn how to create a native garden and habitat that will attract pollinators and other beneficial wildlife species. Lesson will cover how to create a landscape plan, what plants to use, and how to maintain the garden. Registration closes Wednesday, March 24th at 3:30PM.
Spring Edibles Series: Growing Herbs (Online)
Online CA, United StatesAttend the fourth workshop in the “Spring and Summer Vegetable Garden Planning” series on March 26th from 1:00-2:15! Description: Learn the basics of growing, harvesting and using culinary herbs. Start your plants from seeds, cuttings, transplants and divisions. Integrate your herbs in your landscapes, vegetable gardens, and containers. Learn how to maintain your plants using […]
SMC Office of Sustainability: Spring Edible Home Gardening Group Meeting (Online)
CA, United StatesIn this springtime meeting of our Edible Home Gardening community, gardener Jesús Jimenez will provide tips for caring for your garden in the important springtime months. We'll also address your specific questions about getting started with gardening in the springtime, or about any problems you've encountered as you've been transitioning your garden out of colder weather. Whether you're a seasoned gardener […]
Spring Edibles Series: Good Bug/Bad Bug on Edible Plants (Online)
Online CA, United StatesAttend the fifth and final workshop in the “Spring and Summer Vegetable Garden Planning” series on April 9th from 1:00-2:15! Description: Before you grab insecticide to rid your vegetable garden from all those creeping, crawling, flying bugs, learn to separate the "good bugs" from the "bad bugs.” This intermediate class will focus on encouraging the […]
Good Bug/Bad Bug on Edible Plants (Online)
Online CA, United StatesGood Bug/Bad Bug on Edible Plants UC Master Gardeners, Spring Edibles Series 5 of 5 April 9, 2021, 1:00pm-2:15pm Before you grab insecticide to rid your vegetable garden from all those creeping, crawling, flying bugs, learn to separate the "good bugs" from the "bad bugs.” This intermediate class will focus on encouraging the good bugs to work […]