Santa Clara

This talk will include a short history of grafting domesticated plants, the physiological basis for grafting, reasons to graft and different grafting applications, including budding.

This is a follow-up to the Palo Alto Library talk "Love Your Santa Clara County Clay!" This event will include "how to" demonstrations. Working with your clay soil can transform it into the soil of your "heart's delight.

Learn the art and science behind composting from a local Certified Master Composter. Learn about the importance of managing your organic waste (food scraps and yard trimmings) at home. As the drought worsens and the climate warms, home-based waste management has never been more relevant.

Learn the art and science behind composting from a local Certified Master Composter. Learn about the importance of managing your organic waste (food scraps and yard trimmings) at home. As the drought worsens and the climate warms, home-based waste management has never been more relevant.

Early spring is the time to prune and feed your citrus trees and to plant new varieties in your garden. Learn how to select and plant citrus trees and how to take care of them to get the best harvest. Master Gardener Candace Simpson will discuss pruning, fertilizing, watering,, and managing pests.

Winter is the best time to prune fruit trees because theyre dormant and you can see the tree structure. Proper pruning timing and technique allows your trees to produce the best fruit.

Fall is a good time to plant California Native plants. They provide great benefits for nature. Find out which ones are easy to grow and maintain. We will discuss planting, soil, irrigation and more, so they will grow successfully in your yard.

Learn how to grow a successful and productive vegetable garden from fall through early spring. Find out how many cool season vegetables are easy to grow and best for our climate. Soil preparation, watering, fertilizing, crop rotation, disease and pest management will also be discussed.

Talk about beautiful! Few landscape shrubs are as widely celebrated and anticipated in the spring garden as azaleas and rhododendrons. Their showy, exuberant displays of color excite the senses and have a way of taking center stage in just about any landscape.

You're invited to bring your questions and visit our demo garden showcasing best practices for home gardeners, including edible gardens, succulents, low water and California native landscapes, and fruit trees.