Simple Steps to Remove Your Lawn
foster city library 1000 East Hillsdale Blvd, Foster City, CA, United StatesDescription: Designed with the home gardener in mind, this workshop will explore the pros and cons of having a lawn in the garden and then provide a step-by-step demonstration of how to remove a lawn. Attendees will be inspired by this workshop to remove their own lawns and replace them with beautiful, wildlife-enhancing and drought-tolerant […]
Remove Your Lawn and Develop Healthy Soil for Your New Native Plant Garden
Alemany Farm 700 Alemany Blvd., San Francisco, CA, United StatesOctober 9, 2022 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Alemany Farm 700 Alemany Blvd. San Francisco, CA 94110 Contact: mgsmsf@ucanr.edu Sponsor: Master Gardeners of San Mateo & SF Counties Details: Remove Your Lawn and Develop Healthy Soil for Your New Native Plant Garden Description: Designed with the home gardener in mind, this workshop will explore the pros and […]
Drought-Proof Your Garden Now for Spring and Summer (Online)
Zoom CA, United StatesRegardless of what amount of rain we might get this winter, gardening in California now means contending with the risk of drought conditions. In this free webinar, we'll discuss steps we can take to bolster the health of our gardens to be able to withstand long dry periods. We'll learn why fall is the best […]
Compost Workshop (Online)
Zoom CA, United StatesLearn how easy and fun it is to recycle your fruit and vegetable scraps, leaves, and plant cuttings into compost in these free workshops! These workshops teach composting options suitable for those with or without a backyard. Apartment dwellers welcome! Compost provides valuable nutrients for your garden soil, helps retain moisture, which saves water, prevents erosion, loosens […]
San Mateo Arboretum Society 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 […]
Companion Planting and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) (ONLINE)
Zoom CA, United StatesGardening, like many pursuits, continues to evolve based on the latest scientific studies and experimental evidence. In this class we’ll present science-based ways of employing companion planting to manage pests of many kinds, including insects, weeds, and disease. The process of observing and maintaining a healthy balance in our gardens directly aligns with principles of […]
Using Disinfectants and Wipes Safely (Online)
CA, United StatesThis webinar will help you understand how to safely use disinfectants around the home, school, office, or anywhere else they are used. The presentation will be given by Amy Cross of the National Pesticide Information Center. Visit the Urban and Community Webinar website at https://ucanr.edu/sites/ucipm-community-webinars/ to learn more about this webinar series. Register Here!
Free Home Composting Workshop (Online)
Online CA, United StatesDo you want to start composting at home? Join us for a no-cost two hour workshop through the County of San Mateo's Sustainability Academy to learn the basics of starting your own backyard and worm composting systems! Learn how to turn your food scraps, leaves, and plant cuttings into nutrient-rich compost that helps your garden retain moisture, suppress weeds, […]
Monthly CCEC Local Energy Resources Network (LERN) Meeting (Online)
CA, United StatesThe California Climate and Energy Collaborative (CCEC) is holding monthly Local Energy Resources Network (LERN) meetings on the second Tuesday of each month from 11 AM - 12 PM to exchange knowledge, resources, input, and opportunities to help California local governments pursue their energy and climate goals. California local governments and those who work with […]
San Mateo Arboretum Society: Rose Pruning Seminar
San Mateo Arboretum Kohl Pumphouse 101 9th Ave, San Mateo, CA, United StatesFree Rose Pruning Seminar! Sunday, January 8, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Note new time! Registration required: sanmateoarboretum.org/classes--events or 650-579-0536 x3 San Mateo Arboretum Society rose garden volunteer, Archana, will teach you how to shape your rose bushes to encourage beautiful profuse flowering with winter pruning and winter proper care. She will also cover equipment, safety in […]