events
Upcoming Events
Events for the next two months
Lawn Alternatives--Lose Your Lawn
Tuesday, 6/18, 6:30pm-7:45pm, Free, Vineland Branch Library, Community Room, 1450 Blossom Hill Rd., San Jose
Integrated Pest Management (IPM): The Earth-Friendly Way to Manage Pests and Diseases in the Garden
Wednesday, 6/19, 6:30pm-8:00pm, Free, West Valley Branch Library, 1243 San Tomas Aquino Rd., San Jose
Festival in the Park at Hellyer Park
Saturday, 6/22, 11:00am-4:00pm, Free, Hellyer County Park, 985 Hellyer Avenue, San Jose
Container Gardening
Saturday, 6/22, 12:00pm-1:30pm, Free, Santa Clara Central Park Library, 2635 Homestead Road, Santa Clara
Don't Smash That Bug! Recognizing Beneficial Insects in your Vegetable Garden
Tuesday, 6/25, 7:30pm-8:30pm, Free, Los Altos Library, 13 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos
What's Wrong with My Plant? Plant Clinic with Master Gardeners
Saturday, 7/6, 10:00am-11:00am, Free, Palo Alto Demonstration Garden, 851 Center Drive, Palo Alto
Under the Surface: The Soil Food Web
Wednesday, 7/10, 7:00pm-8:30pm, Free, Cupertino Community Hall, 10350 Torre Avenue, Cupertino
Adding Arboretum All-Stars Plants to Your Garden
Saturday, 7/13, 10:00am-12:00pm, Free, Guadalupe River Park, 438 Coleman Ave, San Jose
Healthy Gardens Start with Healthy Soil
Saturday, 7/13, 11:00am-12:30pm, Free, Berryessa Branch Library, 3355 Noble Ave, San Jose
Insects--Let's Learn to Love Them!
Saturday, 7/20, 1:00pm-3:00pm, Free, Sunnyvale Teaching and Demonstration Garden, 433 Charles St., Sunnyvale
Growing Great Winter Greens and Other Cool Season Vegetables, NOW!
Tuesday, 7/23, 7:00pm-8:30pm, Free, Saratoga Library, 13650 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga
The Buzz on Beekeeping
Saturday, 7/27, 12:00pm-1:30pm, Free, Santa Clara Central Park Library, 2635 Homestead Road, Santa Clara
Gardening for Wildlife
Tuesday, 7/30, 7:30pm-8:30pm, Free, Los Altos Library, 13 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos
Raising Your Own Seedlings for the Cool Season
Saturday, 8/3, 10:00am-11:00am, Free, Palo Alto Demonstration Garden, 851 Center Drive, Palo Alto
The 19th Annual Spring Garden Market
Mark Your Calendar!
Saturday, April 12, 2014, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
History San Jose, 1650 Senter Road, San Jose
(Directions | Parking Map)
Sea of tomatoes and sea of people waiting for the market to open
Sea of tomatoes and sea of people waiting for the market to open
The rest of this page describes Spring Garden Market 2013
You don't want to miss our Spring Garden Market at beautiful History San Jose! This is our premier plant sale, sustainable gardening showcase and vendor fair (complete with Food Trucks). (Directions | Parking Map)
Spring Garden Market - Location and Directions
History San Jose (Mapquest link)
History Park at Kelley Park
1650 Senter Road, San Jose 95112
Directions & Parking
Spring Garden Market 2013 - Vendors
Five Fabulous Food Trucks
Spring Garden Market - Flowers and Ornamentals
Flowers and Ornamentals
- Looking to attrack birds and pollinators to your garden?
- Want to accent or create a cutting garden in your backyard?
- Choose from several trial ornamental varieties at this year's sale
Ornamental List (PDF – sorry not available)
Download our list on ornamentals to guide your selection.
Living Wreath
Learn how to make your very own living wreath out of succulents as seen in the picture below left. Demonstrations will be offered during the day. A wide variety of succulents and wreath kits will be available for sale. Kits include 10" form and tool as shown on the right.
Spring Garden Market - Peppers for 2013
Pepper Information
The information listed below will give you all you need to know for selecting just the right peppers this year.
Pepper descriptions
This list will help you decide which types will be best for you.
Growing Great Peppers
This article will help you get your peppers off to a great start. Tips include caring for your seedling, how and when to plant, and how to get the best harvest from your pepper plant.
Spring Garden Market - Tomatoes for 2013
Tomato Information
- Looking for tomato information for the market?
- Need help deciding what varieties will be best for you?
- Want to know what to do if you can't find the exact one you are looking for?
Tomato descriptions
What good is a list of varieties without descriptions of what they're like? This list will help you decide which types will be best for you.
Tomato Guide (PDF)
If you’re looking for a particular color or type of tomato, or if the tomato you want is not available, this guide may help you find what you need.
Saving Tomato Seeds (PDF)
Want to get more than one year's enjoyment from your purchases? This document describes the ins and outs of saving your own seeds.
Growing Great Tomatoes
Review tomato care basics to ensure a bumper crop. Tips cover site selection, soil preparation, planting and supporting your plants.
