Santa Clara

Summer veggies may have gotten a late start after our extended cool spring weather. This workshop is all about your questions and concerns.

Trees are a valuable part of our landscapes. However, older trees can harbor wood decay fungi, which can be associated with an increased risk of tree failure or branch breakage.

Master Gardeners are on site at our Palo Alto Demonstration Garden every Saturday morning from 10 amnoon from May through October to answer your questions and show you around the garden's edible,waterwise, and lawn alternatives sections.

Do you want to have a beautiful garden that is full of flowers and supports the pollinators (butterflies, birds, bees) that we need? Come learn all about it from seasoned Master Gardener Nella Henninger, who also heads up the Marshall Cottle Park Flower Demonstration Garden.

Planting time for the summer vegetable garden will soon be here. Come talk to Master Gardeners about the veggies that grow well in the warm season, favorite varieties, and tips and tricks to ensure that they thrive in your garden.

Now is the time to plan for your tomato garden. Increase your success by learning how correct planting methods, pest control, irrigation, soil management and fertilizer can produce healthy and productive plants. Discover varieties that are easy to grow.

Demonstration on how to build a rack with lights to start seeds or care for plants. This includes a handout with a list of parts and assembly instructions to take home.

Library talk about California Native plants, what kind of plants are appropriate for the area and how to grow them. There will also be some seeds available.

Are you thinking of redoing or modifying the look of your front yard with drought tolerant plants? February in the Bay Area is a great time to start designing your new garden.

Learn the art and science behind composting from a local 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.