Events

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.

Location: West Valley Branch library, 1243 San Tomas Aquino Rd., San Jose, 95117 Directions to West Valley Library

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.

Location: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, San Jose Public Library, 150 East San Fernando St., San Jose 95112.  The talk is in Room 257, 2^nd Floor. Directions to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library in San Jose

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.  

Location: Campbell Community Center, 1 W. Campbell Ave., Campbell, 95008. Directions to Campbell Community Center

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!

Location: Berryessa Branch Library, 3355 Noble Ave. San Jose, 95132 Directions to Berryessa Branch Library

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.

Location: Los Altos Library, 13 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos, 94022 Directions to Los Altos Library

• Rain or Shine!
• Free Admission!
• Plants, Info, and More!

What will we have at the sale this year?

• 80 varieties of heirloom tomatoes. Visit our tomato page for more info!
• 90 varieties of sweet and mild peppers from around the world and our popular fiery chiles. Check out Growing Peppers & Chiles on our pepper page.
• Varieties of interesting ornamentals
• Many local vendors and oganizations will also have booths at the event

It's not JUST a plant sale!

Have questions about other plants in your garden? Helpful Master Gardeners stationed at the plant clinic table
will be available to answer gardening related questions, and we'll have
a series of educational presentations throughout the day.

We will be selling an assortment of books published by UC Cooperative Extension
Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, including the Master
Gardener Handbook, an outstanding garden resource.

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.

Location: History San Jose, History Park at Kelley Park, 1650 Senter Road, San Jose 95112 Directions to History Park in San Jose

Our annual tomato and pepper sale in Palo Alto!   We also have eggplant, herbs and other vegetable and ornamental plants.   Seminars throughout the day on growing tips, drip irrigation, low-water gardening and more.   Come stroll through the demonstration gardens - our waterwise garden as well as the large vegetable garden - and pick up some summer vegetable plants! Bring your gardening questions - master gardeners will be happy to talk with you.

Location: Palo Alto Demonstration Garden, 851 Center Drive, Palo Alto 94301 Directions to Palo Alto Demonstration Garden

Full Circle Farm's 3rd annual Earth Day Festival is coming your way Sunday, April
18th, so save the date!  Last year, more than 1,800 folks from the
community enjoyed this incredible, fun, family-oriented event that
featured educational workshops, tours, entertainment, and oodles of
hands-on kid’s activities.  We will also be holding our 1st annual Full
Circle Farm 11K Run/Walk (1K for each of our fruitful acres).  The run
will take the morning of our Earth Day Festival. 

Drop by the Master Gardener booth with your gardening questions, or to say hi! 

For more information, contact Full Circle Farm at info@fullcirclesunnyvale.org

Location: Full Circle Farm, 1055 Dunford Way, Sunnyvale 94087

Since 2003, the Bay Area's pioneering native garden tour
has showcased gardens featuring California native plants.
This community-based tour is free of charge to the public upon successful registration.  Each tour features about 75 gardens, most of them private home gardens, which are open on tour day for viewing by the public in a do-it-yourself, open house format. 

The goals of the tour are to demonstrate reduced water use, reduced chemical and pesticide use, improved habitat, and the unique aesthetic appeal of gardens designed with California native plants.

The Master Gardener Waterwise Demonstration Garden in Palo Alto is on the tour - drop by and tour the garden with Master Gardener docents!

The tour is free but registration is required.  After you register, you will be sent a list of gardens and addresses, and descriptions of the gardens so you can plan which gardens to visit.  Please visit the Going Native Garden Tour website to register: http://gngt.org/

Location: 75 native gardens in the Santa Clara Valley & Peninsula, San Francisco Bay Area Contact Going Native Garden Tour for maps and directions

Celebrating Guadalupe Gardens, Earth Day and the Great Outdoors
A Zero-Waste Event!

* 40+ vendors selling plants, garden art, etc.
* Heritage Rose Garden in Full-Bloom
* Free Compost - Bring your own bucket!
* Alternative Energy

The Master Gardeners will be selling heirloom tomatoes and peppers for $3 per plant.  Drop by the Master Gardener booth to pick up your summer vegetables, ask gardening questions or to say hi! 

Please visit the Guadalupe River Park & Gardens website for great details on who will be there:  expert garden advisors, entertainment, vendors and more.

Free parking! 

Location:

Guadalupe River Park & Gardens, 438 Coleman Avenue, San Jose CA 95110; between Coleman Avenue and Taylor Street, San Jose

Directions to Guadalupe River Park & Garden