Fall Garden Makeover: Part 1, Demolition - Santa Clara
Prepare your garden for the cool season ahead! Join us for the first part of this two-part workshop. In preparation for our winter planting, we will be harvesting food, pulling out plants, and…
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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 Upcoming EventsWant to learn more about gardening, chat with UC Master Gardeners, or catch our next plant sale? See our Events Calendar for upcoming talks, courses, and more. |
 Waterwise TipsHere are some useful tips and links for homeowners and gardeners who want to conserve water and manage their garden and landscape in a responsible manner. Learn about waterwise plants and gardening techniques, lawn replacement and rebate programs, graywater usage, and more. |
 Invasive Pests and QuarantinesThere are multiple invasive pests of concern, including two quarantines in effect in Santa Clara County: one on citrus fruits and trees for the Asian Citrus Psyllid, and the other on fruit and vegetables due to the Mediterranean Fruit Fly. See our Invasive Pests and Quarantines page to learn more and view the quarantine area maps. Help contain the spread of these pests! |
 Tips & Events NewsletterSee our current Tips & Events newsletter for seasonal information plus a handy list of upcoming events. Subscribe to have the newsletter emailed to you at the beginning of every month. Browse past tips and newsletters. |
 Vegetable GardeningWant to grow your own vegetables? See our vegetable gardening pages for how to get started and advice on specific vegetables. Our vegetable planting chart shows you the best times to plant vegetables in Santa Clara County. |
 Become a Master GardenerEver think about becoming a Master Gardener? If you love gardening, are interested in science-based horticulture, and would enjoy sharing your knowledge with the public, this may be for you! UC Master Gardeners are trained to give talks and classes, staff a help desk, work in demonstration gardens, answer questions at events, and much more. Learn about the application process. |
 Master Gardener HandbookSave 10% on any UC ANR books ordered online, including the excellent California Master Gardener Handbook, by using our promotion code PRCLA43. A portion of online sales that use our promotion code benefits the UC Master Gardener of Santa Clara County program. |
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PADG Easy Seed Saving from Summer Vegetables - Palo Alto
Join the ranks of gardeners who plant their gardens each year from seed they saved themselves. Learn what seeds can be expected to come "true to type" and how to save seeds from your beans, tomatoes,…
PADG Open Garden Saturdays - Palo Alto
The Palo Alto Demonstration Garden is open to the public every Saturday morning, from 10 am–noon, May through October, with Master Gardeners on site to answer your gardening questions.
Improving your Garden Soil - Gilroy
Learn about practices that will enhance the soil ecosystem and help produce healthy plant growth. You’ll find out about what you can do to improve soil structure, optimize soil fertility, and…
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