Learn how to grow rhododendrons successfully from a nationally recognized, award-winning Master Gardener, Bob Weissman.
Events
08 / 1
Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:00 am
Learn how easy it is to grow plants in fall and winter conditions. Master Gardeners will discuss soil prep, which vegetables to plant and when to plant, how much to plant, succession planting and harvesting tips. Followed by Open Garden and tours of the gardens with Master Gardener from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 08 / 1
Start: 11:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
Join the Master Gardeners and the Almaden Library to learn how to maximize your space through container gardening. Grow vegetables, fruit trees, annuals, succulents and just about anything else your heart desires. You will learn about companion planting, fertilizing, the proper soil and irrigation techniques. Bring a favorite 8" pot if you have one to start your herb garden. A limited supply of pots will be available if you don't have one to bring. | ||
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08 / 7
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Join Sue Zaslaw, a volunteer from the UC Cooperative Extension | ||
08 / 8
Start: 9:00 am
End: 10:30 am
Master Gardener Judith Cody’s horticultural photography workshop will cover the strictly non-technical methods to take pictures of flowers, roses, and vegetables. Emphasis will be on close-ups of blooms shot in the garden under natural or available light. Basic principles of photo composition, use of landscape color, and understanding natural lighting conditions will be discussed. Other topics are, best time of day to shoot, lighting differences among garden subjects, framing, good and bad shadows, and should insects be in the picture? Suitable for digital or analog camera users. No reservations needed. Limited to 30 participants. Meet in the Carriage House at Gamble Garden. 08 / 8
Start: 1:30 pm
End: 3:30 pm
Learn which flowers to grow for beautiful flower arrangements, and how easy and satisfying it is to grow and create these arrangements! | ||
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08 / 14
Start: 3:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm
The City of San José’s newest and greenest community garden will be the site of a formal ribbon cutting and celebration on Friday, August 14, 2009 from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. The one-acre garden is located at the corner of Walnut and Asbury streets in Guadalupe Gardens. The public is invited to attend a formal program starting at 3:00 p.m. and then stay to enjoy free cooking demonstrations, short educational presentations, garden tours and tips, children’s activities, music and refreshments. The new Master Garden Demonstration Garden is having its opening celebration as well. Free parking is available. For more information visit grpg.org/CommunityGardens.shtml or call Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens at 408-298-7657. | ||
08 / 15
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Now's the time to start thinking about your fall and winter garden & start it from seed. You'll leave with a six-pack seeded with winter vegetables. Followed by Grand Rounds in the garden - tour the garden with Master Gardeners and bring your questions! | ||
08 / 16
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08 / 19
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Every garden has space for edible plants – herbs in pots, or mixed with ornamentals in a rock garden; passion fruit or cucumbers covering a fence; dwarf fruit trees in a driveway strip or lettuce in a shady corner of the backyard. UC Master Gardeners will show you how edibles can fit into the nooks and crannies of your urban garden, adding to the beauty of your garden as well as providing you with year round healthy, home-grown snacks. The presentation will include inspiring photos from local gardens. | ||
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08 / 25
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Join Sue Zaslaw, a volunteer from the UC Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program, for a presentation on growing cool season vegetables. The talk will cover the types of vegetables that grow during the cool season as well as tips on growing them, including those that grow well in containers. 08 / 25
Start: 7:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
You can grow almost anything in containers - from vegetables and herbs to flowers arranged with the "thriller/filler/spiller" technique to roses and citrus and dwarf trees. You can use containers of any size, shape and material, along with re-used or re-purposed gems you discover at yard sales, antique shops or hardware stores. A container is anything that holds soil and provides drainage. This is the perfect time of year to start seeds for a fall/winter vegetable garden, so we'll talk about starting seeds for later transplant into containers, as well as planting seeds directly in the containers. | ||
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08 / 29
Start: 11:00 am
End: 12:30 pm
NOTE: THIS TALK WILL NOT BE ON AUGUST 29. IT WILL BE RESCHEDULED. UC Master Gardener Jean Lee will share her experience and expertise growing Asian vegetables in her year-round Santa Clara County garden. Learn how (and when) to plant and harvest various Asian vegetables. The talk will include ample time for questions and answers. | ||
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09 / 2
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Complete your garden or get started gardening by learning how to compost - one of the best ways to add nutrients to your soil and keep waste out of the landfill at the same time. Join Master Composter Phil Cornish to learn all about home composting. We will cover items such as: what can be composted, the various composting methods available and what to do with finished compost. He will also discuss worm composting (worm bins) and help you choose which method works best for you. | ||
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09 / 5
Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:00 am
Learn how to design your low-water garden with easy plants and great tips to get them started. Followed by Open Garden and tours of the gardens with Master Gardeners from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | ||
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09 / 12
Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:00 am
Fall is the perfect time of year to plant lavender, making September the perfect time to learn all about the wonderful world of lavender. Master Gardener Bekah Stratton will provide a general introduction to growing and using the many types of lavenders, including the history and mystique of lavender. She will discuss the growing habits, planting, methods of propagation and how to care for and harvest the fragrant crop. Other topics include interesting and unique lavender varieties and food and beauty products made with lavenders. Bring a USB thumb drive for a download from Bekeh's laptop. | ||
09 / 13
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09 / 14
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Did you know fall is the perfect time to plant native plants and Mediterranean-climate plants? The plants' roots have an easier time getting established over our mild winters, sipping on the winter rains. Learn simple techniques of sustainable gardening to create and maintain a beautiful ornamental garden that will be attractive year-round while respecting and protecting the environment. Topics include caring for the soil, using efficient irrigation and choosing the right plant for the right place. The course will also cover basic design concepts, non-toxic pest management and season-appropriate chores to keep your garden looking its very best. The class meets on six consecutive Monday evenings from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., from September 14 - October 19. The course code is 227272. Register at http://ace.fuhsd.org or call 408-522-2700. | ||
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09 / 16
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Our mild Mediterranean climate allows us to grow a dazzling variety of
Topics include: soil preparation, planting (including space-saving The class meets on six Wednesday evenings from 7 - 9 p.m., September 16 - October 21. Registration is now open: send email to education@grpg.org or call 408-298-7657. | ||
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09 / 19
Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Our mild Mediterranean climate allows us to grow a dazzling variety of
Topics include: soil preparation, planting (including space-saving This class meets on four Saturdays from 10 a.m. - noon, September 19 - October 10, 2009. The Activity Number for this class is 252.2.0718. Register online at sanjoseca.gov/prns, or by mail, fax or walk-in. 09 / 19
Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Join Master Gardener Karen Schaffer for a discussion on growing cool season The talk is free but registration required: please RSVP by calling the office at (408) 723-6450 or by email to ritab@metroed.net. 09 / 19
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
You can grow many varieties of garlic over the winter and harvest them in June. Come learn how to grow garlic and plan for your November planting. Followed by Grand Rounds in the garden - tour the garden with Master Gardeners and bring your questions!
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09 / 29
Start: 7:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Now's the time to start thinking about your fall and winter garden, plant seed directly in the soil, and transplant seedlings into your vegetable beds. Although it's too late in the season to start seeds yourself in six-plant to transplant in 6-8 when the seedlings are big enough, the topic of how to seed in six-packs and care for seedlings will be covered. Join Master Gardeners to learn about which vegetables to plant, and learn tips on how to grow for best success. Check out our Warm and Cool Season Vegetable Planting Guidelines for info on when to seed directly, when to start seeds in six-packs or other containers and when to transplant seedlings: http://mastergardeners.org/warm-cool-veg-charts
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09 / 30
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Join a panel of Master Gardeners as they discuss what keeps them in the garden in the fall. We’ll talk about what we plant in the fall, seasonal maintenance for a sustainable garden and the plants that bring us the most enjoyment in the fall. Bring your questions, share your experience. . | ||
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10 / 3
Start: 10:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
Our annual sale of cool season vegetables takes place at the Harvest Festival in Prusch Farm Park! The festival is packed with entertainment and offers cooking classes, pony rides, hay wagon rides and a variety of foods for sale. See pruschfarmpark.org for a great description of the Harvest Festival. October is a great time to plant - choose among many varieties of cool season vegetables the Master Gardeners have grown from seed. Plants on sale include Broccoli (Green Goliath , Packman Hybrid , Spigariello Leaf, Purple Peacock); Cauliflower (Graffiti (purple) , Cheddar (orange) , Romanesco (green and fractal) , Early Snowball (white) ); Cabbage (Early Jersey, Wakefield ); Peas ( Renee's Super Sugar Snap Peas , Mammoth Melting Sugar Snow peas ); Lettuce ( Butterhead Capitaine, Butterhead Red Ridinghood, Batavian Sierra , Batavian Nevada , Batavian Cardinale , Romaine Cosmo Savoy , Romaine Sucrine , Looseleaf Flame , Looseleaf Lettuce Mix, Renee's Italian Arugula); Mustard (Giant Red, Florida Broadleaf India , Green Wave ); Chard ( Bright Lights, French White, Golden Sunrise ); Kohlrabi ; Fennel; Frisée (Curled Green Ruffec ); Escarole (Bionda ); Chicory (Heading, Orchidea Rossa , Heading, Sugarloaf, Leafy, Catalogna Pugliese ); Cress (Belle Isle Upland cress ); Spinach (Oriental Giant , Viroflay); Kale (Lacinato , Red Russian ); Beets (Cylindra (red) , Golden ). 10 / 3
Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Master Gardener Susan Zaslaw will share her growing tips for beautiful edible and ornamental alliums. The allium family includes onions, shallots, garlic, leeks, chives and many varieties grown as ornamental flowers. Learn how to select the best varieties for our area, how to prepare the soil, plant and harvest delectable onions and garlic from your own garden. Please email ritab@metroed.net or phone the office at (408) 723-6450 during regular business hours if you would like to attend. The talk is free but registration is required. 10 / 3
Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:00 am
Get ready for next spring and summer by saving seeds and cuttings of your favorite plants now! Followed by Open Garden and tours of the gardens with Master Gardeners, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | ||
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10 / 10
Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:00 am
UC Master Gardener Abby Garner will discuss how to keep your oak trees healthy, safe, and long-lived, by choosing appropriate plants to grow around oaks. Incorrect landscaping can actually damage California oak trees. In the San Francisco Bay Area, many of our ancient, native oaks are threatened by urban development. Too often, well intentioned, but unhealthy gardening practices lead to the decline of an admired oak tree. But it is possible to learn to live in harmony with the critical needs of our beautiful Quercus. Topics will cover the essentials: the oak tree’s unique environmental and water needs, lawns and oaks, use of native plants, and what plants are dangerous to plant under native oaks. Handouts given. No reservations necessary. 10 / 10
Start: 11:00 am
End: 12:30 pm
UC Master Gardener Jean Lee will share her experience and expertise growing Asian vegetables in her year-round Santa Clara County garden. Learn how (and when) to plant and harvest various Asian vegetables. The talk will include ample time for questions and answers. | ||
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10 / 17
Start: 10:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County invite you to the McClellan Ranch Field Day and tours of the garden. There will also be a display of the 12 varieties of winter squash that are being raised this year. 10 / 17
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Come learn from Master Gardeners about propagating plants from cuttings and divisions as well as seed saving techniques. Followed by Grand Rounds in the garden - tour the garden with Master Gardeners and bring your questions!
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10 / 21
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
When it comes to planting California natives, Fall is the new Spring! Master Gardener Cayce Hill will discusses why now is the best time to begin planting natives, and how to choose plants that will provide color and diversity to your garden year-round. | ||
10 / 22
Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
The guest this month is Don from Common Ground talking about cover crops, soils and how to improve your soil.
This popular, long-running radio show is co-hosted by Master Gardeners | ||
10 / 23
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10 / 24
Start: 10:00 am
End: 2:00 pm
Families are invited to join the Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society, the Master Gardeners and over a dozen other environmental organizations to celebrate nature and wildlife. There
Get directions and more information about the day, plus see pictures from past For "Early Birds," we'll have a guided shorebird walk at the Charleston | ||
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10 / 27
Start: 7:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Fall garden maintenance is all about planting new perennials, pruning, cleaning up from the past season, and dividing bulbs and making cuttings for propagation. Join Master Gardeners for a talk on what to do this fall to enjoy the garden through the winter and to get ready for spring. It's not too late to plant fall/winter vegetables! | ||
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