Fire-resilient Landscapes: Creating Beautiful Gardens for Defensible Space (Online)
Online CA, United StatesREGISTER HERE The Need for Fire-resilient Landscape Design Increasing wildfire danger throughout California and other states has made it urgent that landscape professionals receive comprehensive, standardized, science-based education. Expectations can then be melded with strategies to reduce the very real threat that landscapes around homes can pose while enhancing and protecting biodiversity. With advanced knowledge, […]
Kombucha-Making Workshop (Online)
Online CA, United StatesJoin us on our journey to become better environmental stewards during RethinkWaste’s 2021 Rethink Recycling Day event! A hands-on learning workshop all about kombucha taught by the amazing guest teacher, Lila Volkas, from Kombucha to the People! In this workshop, we will learn about fermentation and flavoring, with the necessary materials to get started on your kombucha […]
Drip Irrigation for Beginners (Online)
Online CA, United StatesREGISTER HERE Zoom Webinar Drip Irrigation for Beginners City of Milpitas Instructor: Frank Niccoli Drip irrigation is a very efficient way to water your garden. This class will cover an overview of drip options available and how to design a drip irrigation system. Participants will also learn how to utilize watering zones for different […]
HHW Collection Event (South San Francisco)
South San Francisco South San Francisco, CA, United StatesCome recycle your HHW items each Saturday of 2021! The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program provided by San Mateo County helps residents dispose/recycle their residential hazardous waste properly – for FREE! County residents may drop off a full range of HHW at our collection facilities and events year-round every Thursday, Friday and Saturday (except major holiday […]
COUNTY FRANCHISE AREA SHRED ONLY EVENT
Fair Oaks Community Center 2600 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA, United StatesREGISTER HERE Located in the Fair Oaks Library parking lot. For residents in the County Franchise Area ONLY. County Franchise Area includes the following communities: Burlingame Hills, San Mateo Highlands and Baywood Park (Crystal Springs area), Harbor Industrial, Devonshire Canyon, Palomar Park, Oak Knoll, Kensington Square, Emerald Lake Hills, Sequoia Tract, Trailer Rancho, and North […]
Landscape Maintenance and Tree Care During Drought (Online)
Online CA, United StatesREGISTER HERE Landscape Maintenance and Tree Care During Drought Alameda County Water District Instructor: Charlie Dreschler Adapt to the drought. Learn about best practices for maintaining various landscape types so that it can survive through the drought!
Pumpkin Succulent Decorating Workshop
Gardening Education Center 2495 S. Delaware, San Mateo, CA, United StatesJoin the UC Master Gardeners outdoors at the Gardening Education Center for our first holiday class of the year. Get ready for the holidays and learn how to make beautiful succulent centerpieces with pumpkins. We will provide pumpkins, moss, succulents, plant material and all the tools you need. Using basic centerpiece design principles, you will […]
In-Person Advice From a Pest Management Expert
Home Depot East Palo Alto 1781 E Bayshore Rd, East Palo Alto, CA, United StatesDo you have questions about less toxic products or methods to treat your garden’s pest problem? On Saturday, November 6 from 10am to 2pm, our Pest Management Expert, Charlotte, will be tabling at The Home Depot in Colma to answer all of your pest management questions! Stop by at any time between 10am and 2pm […]
San Mateo Arboretum Plant Clinic
San Mateo Central Park 101 9th Avenue, San Mateo, CA, United StatesFrom a table stocked with reference materials, the public is assisted with plant and gardening questions. This plant clinic is held on the first Sunday of each month, February through November, but if that date falls on a holiday weekend, the plant clinic is held on the second Sunday. No registration required. Find the Plant […]
ABC’s of Setting Up Drip Irrigation (Online)
Online CA, United StatesDrip systems can only be sustainable if they save water, irrigate correctly, and are only installed once. So many times I come across gardens that have a drip system and the garden has dying and diseased plants, it leaks, and it cannot be calibrated. Join Frank Niccoli to understand what you need to purchase, how […]