Events
02 / 9
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02 / 10
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
This class is full - but you can sign up for the class on Sustainable Vegetable Gardening that runs from Tuesday, March 23 - April 27 in Campbell. Please see the March 23 listing for details.
Gardening year round is easy and rewarding in our mild Mediterranean
Topics include:soil preparation, amendments, and fertilizers; This class meets on six consecutive Wednesday evenings, February 10 - March 17 from 7 - 9 p.m. To register, send email to education@grpg.org or call 408-298-7657. Registration is now open! | ||
02 / 11
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02 / 12
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02 / 13
Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:00 am
UC Masters Gardeners will present speaker Jerry Georgette, RN, MSN who is in charge of the outstanding Veterans Administration Memorial Rose Garden in Palo Alto. This will be a "nuts and bolts" discussion describing what steps it took to create the garden and how it is maintained entirely with volunteers. Topics include: how much upkeep is required; making the garden accessible to handicapped; and general upkeep. Georgette will illustrate the talk with a slide show of his beautiful rose photographs. No reservations needed. | ||
02 / 14
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02 / 15
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02 / 16
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02 / 17
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Growing orchids is easier than you think! UC Master Gardener David Giroux is an orchid expert who will discuss varieties of orchids as well as share tips on maintaining healthy, beautiful orchids in your home and garden. Bring your problem orchids to the talk for his diagnosis and advice. | ||
02 / 18
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02 / 19
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02 / 20
Start: 10:30 am
End: 12:30 pm
Learn which varieties of peaches, nectarines, plums, pluots, apricots, To register call 650-493-6072 or go to http://fruittreevarieties.eventbrite.com/ | ||
02 / 21
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02 / 22
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02 / 23
Start: 7:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Join Master Gardener Vera Kark for a talk about gifts that can come from the garden - in addition to fruits and veggies, there are canned fruits, preserves, pickles, dried herbs, flower arrangements, note cards, honey, eggs ... and a sanctuary. And we can give gifts back to the garden with our care, mulching, pruning and singing to your plants! | ||
02 / 24
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02 / 26
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02 / 27
Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Master Gardener Jack Kay will describe and demonstrate how to grow and prune blueberries. Jack has been successfully growing many different varieties of blueberries at his home. We'll meet in the Growing Circle, and the master gardener blueberry bed is adjacent to it. | ||
02 / 28
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03 / 1
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03 / 2
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Please join Master Gardeners Mary Collins and Bruce Gravens as they teach you all about Growing Tomatoes and Peppers in the Bay Area. These Master Gardeners are in charge of growing all the Tomatoes and Peppers for our annual Spring Garden Market in April, so they are the experts! The history, selection, planting and care of your Peppers and Tomatoes will be covered. There will be a demonstration on planting tomatoes, and tomato cages will also be discussed and shown in class. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to grow delicious peppers and tomatoes this summer! And - please visit our Spring Garden Market on April 10 at History San Jose, where you can stock up on tomatoes and peppers (and other vegetables, flowers and herbs) lovingly grown from seed by master gardeners. We offer over 80 varieties of heirloom tomatoes and over 100 varieties of peppers, from sweet to mild to hot to extremely hot! See http://mastergardeners.org/sgm for more details. | ||
03 / 3
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03 / 4
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03 / 5
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Come to a talk to learn about graywater irrigation. Graywater is | ||
03 / 6
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03 / 7
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03 / 8
Start: 10:00 am
Composting... learn how to start and maintain a home compost system for your landscape, garden, and food wastes. Includes a demonstration on how to build a compost pile. | ||
03 / 9
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03 / 10
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03 / 11
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03 / 12
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03 / 13
Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:00 am
UC Master Gardener Bekah Dubois will demonstrate how to get started with the latest gardening methods at the "Planting A Spring Vegetable Garden" workshop at Gamble Garden. Topics to be covered include: the selection of suitable warm season vegetables, companion plantings, raised beds, design and rotation, French Intensive method, planting edibles in the flower beds, amendments and improvements for your soil, correct watering, sun and plant nutrient requirements, plant protection, pests and diseases, and tending to the health of your garden 03 / 13
Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Master Gardener Debbie Rice will speak on growing herbs. Topics include: selecting a site; soil preparation; planting and cultivation; harvesting and use of your own lovely herbs. Fresh and dry herbs can add flavor and reduce some of the salt in your favorite recipes, and wouldn't it be nice to pick a handful of fragrant herbs and brew a nice cup of caffeine free tea? If you can join us, please call our office during regular business hours at (408)723-6450 or email ritab@metroed.net. We cannot accept calls on weekends or on the day of the workshop. People with small children are encouraged to make child care arrangements. 03 / 13
Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Master Gardener Sue Bell will talk about landscape renovation of overgrown shrubs and perennials. Demonstration included. We'll meet in the Growing Circle and move around the garden with demonstrations. 03 / 13
Start: 10:15 am
End: 1:00 pm
Join the celebration—all activities are free and open to the public! * The celebration begins at 10:15 a.m. with a children’s Arbor Day reading presentation at the Mountain View Public Library. * Events follow in Pioneer Park with a tree planting at 11:00 a.m. and many other exciting activities continue until 1:00 p.m. Mountain View’s Annual Arbor Day ceremony will be celebrated “rain or shine.” Drop by the Master Gardener booth with your gardening questions or just to say hi! For more information, contact the Forestry and Roadway Landscape Division at (650) 903-6273. | ||
03 / 14
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03 / 15
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03 / 16
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03 / 17
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Learn the secrets to growing great tasting tomatoes from UC Master Gardeners Sue Zaslaw and Janet Waagen. Learn about the many different varieties of tomatoes, how to get them started and planted, how to grow them, protect them and keep them healthy. | ||
03 / 18
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03 / 19
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03 / 20
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Be inspired to give new life to landfill-destined items as art for your garden. This presentation by UC Master Gardeners will help you begin spring cleaning this year with a keen eye for the creative possibilities of “trash” becoming treasures in your garden. | ||
03 / 21
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03 / 22
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03 / 23
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Gardening year-round is easy and rewarding in our mild Mediterranean climate. Learn how to have a successful, environmentally responsible food garden that provides delicious vegetables and herbs every month of the year. This course stresses sustainable gardening practices such as mulching, efficient watering methods, on-site composting, integrated pest management and use or organic fertilizers and soil amendments. You'll work hands-on with seeds and seedlings and learn about warm and cool season varieties that do well in our area. This class meets on six Tuesday evenings, March 23 - April 27, from 7 - 9 p.m. Register online at www.ci.campbell.ca.us/Recreation/communitycenter or call 408-866-2104. | ||
03 / 24
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03 / 26
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03 / 27
Start: 2:30 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Master Gardener Laura Monczynski will teach you how to choose the vegetables and herbs that will give you the most pleasure in your summer garden. You will also learn how to prepare and care for your garden plot or containers, and enjoy healthy food right out of your own yard all summer long and well into the fall. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to learn how to save money, eat well, and get a little fresh air and exercise! | ||
03 / 28
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03 / 29
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03 / 30
Start: 7:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Why would I want to start seeds indoors - anywhere from 6 to 8 to even 12 weeks before planting the seedlings outdoors? What's the best way to do that? What seeds can I plant in the ground now and what are the advantages of planting directly in the soil? Is it true I should wait until May to plant my tomatoes? Find the answers to these questions and many more when Master Gardener Abby Garner discusses seed starting and planting your spring and summer vegetable gardens! You can stock up on tomatoes, peppers, other vegetables, herbs and flowers at the 16th Annual Spring Garden Market at History San Jose, on Saturday April 10. Doors open at 9 a.m. See the Spring Garden Market webpage for more details on this day-long festival. Or ... visit us at the Master Gardener Palo Alto Demonstration Garden on Saturday, April 17th for the Annual Heirloom Tomato and Pepper Sale; starts at 9 a.m. Eggplant and basil will also be offered for sale. Click here for directions to the Palo Alto Demonstration Garden. | ||
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04 / 9
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04 / 10
Start: 9:00 am
End: 2:00 pm
Annual Spring Garden Market:
Heirloom Tomato and Pepper Sale and Much More!
What will we have at the sale this year?
It's not JUST a plant sale!
Have questions about other plants in your garden? Helpful Master Gardeners stationed at the plant clinic table
We will be selling an assortment of books published by UC Cooperative Extension Back by popular demand, we will offer our free plant check in area where you can securely leave your purchases while you attend seminars and visit the vendors. | ||
