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Event Calendar
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Call our hotline (408-282-3105) between 9:30 am and 12:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with your gardening questions, or for more information about events, classes or workshops. You can also send questions to us by email.
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To get an idea of the different activities we offer - one-day events, one-day workshops, multi-week classes, talks at your local library or bookstore, plant sales, and more - scroll to the bottom of this page for an archive of our past activities.
Saturday, May 3 - Container Gardening Basics
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Workshop
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Open Garden
Free
Instructor: Master Gardener Lise Varner
Palo Alto Demonstration Garden
851 Center Drive, Palo Alto
Directions to Palo Alto Demonstration Garden
Join other gardeners in learning how to choose
plants that will succeed in containers, including herbs,
edibles, and ornamentals.
Saturday, May 10 - Common Rose Diseases - CLASS CANCELLED
Free
Gamble Garden,
1431 Waverly Street, Palo Alto
Saturday, May 17 - Building Garden Infrastructure
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. followed by Grand Rounds in the Community Garden
Free
Location: Sunnyvale Teaching and Demonstration Garden,
at the Charles Street Community Garden,
433 Charles St. (near Olive Ave.), Sunnyvale, 94087
Infrastructure is the "bones" of your garden. We'll start with
irrigation and show you that it's easy and important to irrigate
sustainably. Then we'll discuss ideas on how to add dimension
to your garden with trellises and towers.
Saturday, May 17 - Growing Berries
10 a.m. - noon
Free
Instructor: Master Gardener Lee Ann Ray
Location: MetroEd/Erikson Adult Ed Center Auditorium,
4849 Pearl Ave., San Jose
Parking is on Minas Dr., in the fenced parking lot.
Look for the greenhouse roof and redwood trees.
The workshop will be in the auditorium, located near
the flag pole in the front section of campus.
To sign up for this workshop, please
phone our office during regular business hours at
408-723-6450 or email ritab@metroed.net
Join us for an informational workshop about Growing Berries.
Master Gardener Lee Ann Ray will talk about site preparation,
selecting varieties, and the cultivation and harvesting of
blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and
mulberries. Lee Ann will also touch on the topic of preserving
your harvested berries.
Saturday, May 17 - Youth Science Institute Insect Day
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Free event; $6 vehicle fee to enter Sanborn County Park
Location: Sanborn Science and Nature Center,
16055 Sanborn Road, Saratoga, 95070
Sponsor: Youth Science Institute
Directions to the Sanborn Science and Nature Center
If you thought you knew it all about the little critters - this
event will change your mind! A stunning butterfly exhibit,
a bug-themed bake sale, an amazing silk-spinning
demonstration, a live arthropod showing, compost
explanations, and children's craft activities are a few of
the wonderful happenings at the event. Visitors will
also learn about arthropods through hands-on activities.
Saturday, May 17 - Edible Landscaping
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $27
Instructor: Master Gardener Deva Luna
Location: Common Ground in Palo Alto
559 College Avenue, Palo Alto, 94306
Directions to Common Ground
Call 650-493-6072 to register.
Your edible garden need not be relegated to the back corner
of your property! It can be integrated seamlessly into the
whole landscape design. Beautification, screening, shading,
directing circulation and controlling erosion can all be fulfilled
with plants that also provide you with organic food. You will
learn and taste which edible trees, shrubs and flowers will
grow well in our urban landscapes. List of recommended
plants included.
Tuesday, May 20 - River Glen Earth Day
11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Free
Location: River Glen Elementary & Middle School,
1088 Broadway Avenue San Jose, 95125
Sponsor: San Jose Unified School District
Directions to River Glen School
Tuesday, May 27 - Specific topic TBD
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Free
Location: Los Altos Main Library, 13 S. San Antonio Road
Los Altos, 94022
Directions to the Los Altos Main Library
Wednesday, May 28 - Gardening for the Senses
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Free
Instructors: Master Gardeners Laura Balaoro, Ann Warren Smith
and Sally Pyle
Evergreen Library, 2635 Aborn Rd., San Jose 95121
Map and directions to Evergreen Library
Flowers and plants can be not only beautiful to look at,
but also intoxicatingly fragrant. Find out from Master Gardeners
how to enhance your garden to engage all your senses.
Saturday, June 7 - Sustainable Gardening Practices in Action
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Workshop
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Open Garden
Free
Palo Alto Demonstration Garden
851 Center Drive, Palo Alto
Directions to Palo Alto Demonstration Garden
Gardening practices that conserve resources and
maintain a healthy environment will be demonstrated
in the garden. Topics will include: plant choices,
composting, pest management, water management,
soil amendments, and reusing recycling materials.
Saturday, June 21 - Dealing with Pests in a
Sustainable Way
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. followed by Grand Rounds in the
Community Garden
Free
Location: Sunnyvale Teaching and Demonstration Garden,
at the Charles Street Community Garden,
433 Charles St. (near Olive Ave.), Sunnyvale, 94087
Maintaining a healthy garden is the first step to dealing
with pests. We'll introduce the Integrated Pest Management
(IPM) approach and discuss how to deal with specific
pests in a sustainable and proactive way.
Sunday, June 22 - Festival in the Park
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Free
Location: Hellyer County Park in San Jose
Directions to Hellyer Park
Sponsor: Santa Clara County Parks
This wellness and recreation festival is designed to
inspire, educate and excite us to take charge of our
health, eat nutritiously and get fit! Check out the healthy cooking
demonstrations, Kid Zone, Zumba dancers, Tai Chi,
Hip Hop Hula Hoop Demos, and much more! Hands-on
activities will take place throughout the park, and include
bike rides, kayaking, canoeing, fishing and much more.
The Second Harvest Food Bank Produce Mobile will stop by
and give out free fruits and vegetables.
Tuesday, June 24 - Specific topic TBD
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Free
Location: Los Altos Main Library, 13 S. San Antonio Road
Los Altos, 94022
Directions to the Los Altos Main Library
Saturday, July 5 - Family Fun in the Garden
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Workshop
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Open Garden
Free
Palo Alto Demonstration Garden
851 Center Drive, Palo Alto
Directions to Palo Alto Demonstration Garden
Families with school-aged children are invited
to tour the garden and discover the art, science
and joy of gardening.
Saturday, July 19 - When to Harvest That Great Produce
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Free
Location: Sunnyvale Teaching and Demonstration Garden,
at the Charles Street Community Garden,
433 Charles St. (near Olive Ave.), Sunnyvale, 94087
Is that tomato really ripe? When do you pick corn?
Don't let all your efforts go to waste by harvesting too soon
or too late. Come learn how to know when to harvest
and how to extend mid-season production.
Wednesday, July 23 - Gardening in Small Spaces
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Free
Instructors: Master Gardeners Laura Balaoro, Ann Warren Smith
and Sally Pyle
Evergreen Library, 2635 Aborn Rd., San Jose 95121
Map and directions to Evergreen Library
Who needs a large yard when you can enliven even
the smallest spaces with color and texture?
Master Gardeners Laura Balaoro, Ann Warren Smith and
Sally Pyle will show you how.
Tuesday, July 29 - Specific topic TBD
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Free
Location: Los Altos Main Library, 13 S. San Antonio Road
Los Altos, 94022
Directions to the Los Altos Main Library
Saturday, August 2 - Cool Season Gardening Tips
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Workshop
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Open Garden
Free
Palo Alto Demonstration Garden
851 Center Drive, Palo Alto
Directions to Palo Alto Demonstration Garden
Discover how easy it is to grow plants during our
mild California fall and winter. Workshop will include
information on harvesting tips, how much to plant,
and succession planting.
Saturday, August 16 - Less Work, More Food:
A Cool Season Edible Garden
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Followed by Grand Rounds in the Community Garden
Free
Location: Sunnyvale Teaching and Demonstration Garden,
at the Charles Street Community Garden,
433 Charles St. (near Olive Ave.), Sunnyvale, 94087
We're lucky to live in a climate where we can garden
year-round and now's the time to start thinking about
your winter garden. You'll leave with a six-pack seeded
with winter vegetables.
Tuesday, August 29 - Specific topic TBD
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Free
Location: Los Altos Main Library, 13 S. San Antonio Road
Los Altos, 94022
Directions to the Los Altos Main Library
Saturday, September 6 - Saving Seeds From Your Garden
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Workshop
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Open Garden
Free
Palo Alto Demonstration Garden
851 Center Drive, Palo Alto
Directions to Palo Alto Demonstration Garden
Join other gardeners in learning how to save seeds
from your favorite summer vegetables and flowers.
Saturday, September 17 - Design and Plan
the Water-Wise Garden of Your Dreams
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Free - no registration required
Location: Sunnyvale Library
665 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale 94086
The Library is located one block north of El Camino Real,
between Mathilda and Pastoria Avenues.
Directions to Sunnyvale Library
Fall is the best time to plant ornamentals in the San Francisco
Bay Area. Come and learn how to design your dream garden,
get ideas of the plants most suited to our area, and where
to find them.
Thursday, September 18 - Year-Round Flowers In Your Garden
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Free
Instructors: Master Gardeners Laura Balaoro, Ann Warren Smith
and Sally Pyle
Evergreen Library, 2635 Aborn Rd., San Jose 95121
Map and directions to Evergreen Library
Did you know that by careful planning and plant selection,
something or the other can be flowering in you garden all
year long? Find out from Master Gardeners!
Tuesday, September 30 - Specific topic TBD
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Free
Location: Los Altos Main Library, 13 S. San Antonio Road
Los Altos, 94022
Directions to the Los Altos Main Library
Saturday, October 4 - Fall Garden Maintenance Tasks
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Workshop
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Open Garden
Free
Palo Alto Demonstration Garden
851 Center Drive, Palo Alto
Directions to Palo Alto Demonstration Garden
Walk and talk with Master Gardeners as they cut
back, clean up and divide ornamental plants for
the winter.
Saturday, October 11 - Let a Cover Crop do the Work!
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Followed by Grand Rounds in the Community Garden
Free
Location: Sunnyvale Teaching and Demonstration Garden,
at the Charles Street Community Garden,
433 Charles St. (near Olive Ave.), Sunnyvale, 94087
This fall, plant a crop in your vegetable bed to feed the
SOIL instead of you and your family. We'll talk about what
a cover crop is, why they are useful and which ones are
good to plant here.
Saturday, November 1 - Decorative Arrangements from the
Late Fall Garden
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Workshop
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Open Garden
Free
Palo Alto Demonstration Garden
851 Center Drive, Palo Alto
Directions to Palo Alto Demonstration Garden
Learn how to make unusual and attractive arrangements
using plant material from the fall garden. Ikebana and
other techniques will be demonstrated.
Saturday, December 6 - Dormant Pruning of Ornamentals
and Fruit Trees
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Workshop
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Open Garden
Free
Palo Alto Demonstration Garden
851 Center Drive, Palo Alto
Directions to Palo Alto Demonstration Garden
Join experienced Master Gardeners who will show you
the best techniques for dormant pruning.
You might also be interested in classes and events at these organizations:
ARCHIVE OF PAST EVENTS - 2008
Saturday, March 1 - Easy Drip Irrigation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Workshop
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Open Garden
Free
Palo Alto Demonstration Garden
851 Center Drive, Palo Alto
Directions to Palo Alto Demonstration Garden
Instructor: Master Gardener Bob Weissman
Hands-on gardening workshop. Learn how to set up
a drip system attached to a hose bib near your ornamental
or vegetable garden.
Saturday, March 1 - Blueberries and Other Small Fruits
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $25
Instructor: Nancy Garrison
Location: Common Ground in Palo Alto
559 College Avenue, Palo Alto, 94306
Directions to Common Ground
Call 650-493-6072 to register.
You will learn how to select, plant, and maintain blueberries and other
wonderful small fruits for home growing. Nancy will cover her favorite
delectables such as Chilean guavas, mulberries, autumn olives
(Eleagnus multiflora), raspberries and white sapote. Included in
the instruction will be special soil preparations, best varieties for
the Peninsula and South Bay, and trellising techniques for
raspberries.
Saturday, March 1 - Recycled Art in the Garden - Trash to Garden Treasures!
10:00 a.m. - noon
Free
Instructors: Master Gardeners Patricia Dunosky, Rod Rankin and
Jeanne Eige
Location: MetroEd Erikson Adult Ed Center
4849 Pearl Ave., San Jose
Parking is on Minas Dr., in the fenced parking lot.
Look for the greenhouse roof and redwood trees.
To register, phone 408-723-6450, or email RitaB@metroed.net
Begin spring cleaning early this year and attend a unique workshop
on recycling art for the garden. Start with an introduction to using
"junk" materials and see a presentation of how others have turned
their trash into timeless treasures. Then use your own creativity
to make something for your garden that will impress your neighbors
and encourage great green practices. Some materials will be provided,
but we would love for you to clean our your closets and garages -
one person's junk is another's treasure! Give new life to
landfill-destined items and have fun this year with your spring cleaning.
Thursday, March 6 - Getting a Jump on the Season by Starting Seeds Indoors
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Free - No registration required
Instructors: Master Gardeners Lee Ann Ray and Sue Van Stee
Location: Saratoga Library, 13650 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga, 95070
408-867-6126 www.santaclaracountylib.org
Directions to Saratoga Library
This workshop covers: Understanding seed package information;
Seed biology - waking up the life within; Sterilized planting mediums;
Direct seeding vs. the windowsill; Transplanting techniques;
Spacing, watering, protecting; Hands-on planting lab with samples
to take home.
Thursday, March 6 - Alternatives to Lawns
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Free
Instructor: Master Gardener Deva Luna
Evergreen Library, 2635 Aborn Rd., San Jose 95121
Map and directions to Evergreen Library
Come to this talk and be inspired to create a beautiful
yard ... without mowing or fertilizing!
Saturday, March 8 - Arbor Day in Mountain View
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Free
Pioneer Park, located between City Hall and the
Mountain View Public Library,
1146 Church Street (Church Street & Castro Street)
Volunteers from the Master Gardener program join the
City of Mountain View in celebrating Arbor Day. The event
includes planting a ceremonial tree, environmental
education booths, live music and activities for children i
ncluding face painting, arts, crafts, games and stories,
information booths to learn more about trees and urban
forestry, composting, recycling, and a tree climbing
demonstration by the city's forestry operation.
Thursday, March 13 - Ready, Set, Go - Garden!
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Free - no registration required
Instructors: Master Gardeners Lee Ann Ray and Sue Van Stee
Location: Saratoga Library, 13650 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga, 95070
408-867-6126 www.santaclaracountylib.org
Directions to Saratoga Library
This workshop covers: Nurturing the soil before planting -
a brief note on composting; Understanding Nitrogen, Phosphorous
and Potassium (NPK); Planning out the beds; Combining sun, shade
and water needs; Sources for recommended vegetables and
fruits; Flowers, herbs and ornamentals.
Saturday, March 15 - How to Plant a Spring Vegetable Garden
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Free
Instructor: Master Gardener Bekah Stratton
Location: Gamble Garden
1431 Waverly Street, Palo Alto
Directions to Gamble Garden
(Walk around to the back of the house to meet in the main house�s library.)
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 your garden. Bekah will provide data downloads
to those who bring USB drives. No registration required.
Wednesday, March 19 - Preparing for your Summer Garden
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Free - no registration required
Location: Sunnyvale Library
665 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale 94086
The Library is located one block north of El Camino Real,
between Mathilda and Pastoria Avenues.
Directions to Sunnyvale Library
Get started planning your summer vegetable and flower garden.
Review seed starting basics, crop rotation benefits, and planning
for garden pests. No special equipment needed.
Thursday, March 20 - Integrated Pest Management
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Free - no registration required
Instructors: Master Gardeners Lee Ann Ray and Sue Van Stee
Location: Saratoga Library, 13650 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga, 95070
408-867-6126 www.santaclaracountylib.org
Directions to Saratoga Library
An ounce of preventaion is worth a pound of poison!
This workshop covers: Learning to identify your natural allies;
Creating a beneficial bug habitat; Common plant diseases, insects
and animal pests.
Wednesday, March 26 - Year-Round Vegetable Gardening
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Free
Instructors: Master Gardeners Laura Balaoro, Ann Warren Smith
and Sally Pyle
Evergreen Library, 2635 Aborn Rd., San Jose 95121
Map and directions to Evergreen Library
Come and learn from Master Gardeners how to grow
vegetables all year long!
Tuesdays, March 25 - April 29 - Gardening in our Time and Place -
Santa Clara County Gardening Basics
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
One evening a week, for 6 weeks
In cooperation with the Cambell Community Center
Fee: $60
Instructors: Master Gardeners DJ DeProspero, Pamela Chesavage,
Heidi Johnson and Marianne Mueller
Location: 1 W. Campbell Road, Campbell, 95008
Directions to Campbell Community Center
To register, call 408-866-2105
Description: Santa Clara County is among the best places in the world
to create a year-round garden, whether you want to grow vegetables
or a beautiful sustainable garden full of trees, shrubs, perennials and
flowers. Come learn the basics about our climate and soil and the best
practices for creating your ideal garden. If you are a beginning
gardener, you will learn how to get started successfully. If you have
some experience, you'll learn about sustainable practices and
appropriate plants to introduce into your garden. The goal of
this class is to enable you to have a successful and sustainable
garden in our time and place.
Download Campbell Community Center catalog (18 page PDF document)
Wednesdays, March 26 - May 7 - Growing Fruits and Berries
Sustainably
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
One evening a week, for 6 weeks; no class April 16
In cooperation with Sunnyvale-Cupertino Adult Community Education.
Fee: $69
Instructors: Master Gardeners DJ DeProspero, Ann Ranish,
Candace Simpson and Lee Ann Ray
Location: Fremont High School, Art Room D
1279 Sunnyvale-Saratoga Road, Sunnyvale, 94087
Directions to Fremont High School in Sunnyvale
To register, go to www.ace.fuhsd.org, or call 408-522-2700
The course's registration code is 227272.
Description: Our mild Mediterranean climate allows us to grow
a dazzling variety of temperate and subtropical fruits and berries.
Learn how to harvest delicious fruit from your garden every month
of the year. This course will stress how sustainable gardening
practices such as efficient watering methods, integrated pest
management and use of organic fertilizers and soil amendments
apply to growing fruits and berries. Pome fruits (apples and pears),
stone fruits (apricots, peaches, nectarines plums, pluots and cherries),
citrus and other subtropicals will be covered, as well as blueberries,
raspberries, strawberries and other berries. Topics include:
preparing soil; planting (including space-saving techniques) and
establishing plants in the first year; irrigation methods and
systems; cultural requirements of specific fruits and berries;
recommended varieties of deciduous fruits, citrus, avocados
and other subtropicals; and pruning, including summer pruning
for controlling tree size.
Download the Sunnyvale Adult Education Catalog for May-May 2008 (48 page PDF)
Thursday, March 27 - Productive Container Gardening
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Free - no registration required
Instructors: Master Gardeners Lee Ann Ray and Sue Van Stee
Location: Saratoga Library, 13650 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga, 95070
408-867-6126 www.santaclaracountylib.org
Directions to Saratoga Library
This workshop covers: Potted plants and their particular
needs; Growing food on the patio and porch; Easy kitchen
herbs and vegetables for culinary creations.
Saturday, March 29 - Starting a Vegetable Garden
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Free
Instructors: Master Gardeners Bonnie Wagner, Gil Patrick and
Sylvia Ortiz
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, Room 225/229
150 East San Fernando Street, San Jose 9512
408-808-2397
Map and directions to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Free Parking on Saturdays at the Fourth Street Garage,
across from the Library.
Bus routes 63, 64, 72, 73 and 81 stop at the library.
Learn how to start a wildly successful vegetable garden!
Includes a hands-on seeding workshop - you'll go
home with a 6-pack planted with seeds you select.
Saturday, March 29 - Growing Terrific Tomatoes
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $25
Instructor: Nancy Garrison
Location: Common Ground in Palo Alto
559 College Avenue, Palo Alto, 94306
Directions to Common Ground
Call 650-493-6072 to register.
Learn which tomatoes have really great flavor, reliable production
and the ability to hold up under regular garden conditions.
You will learn her favorite trellising methods, soil preparation
and what NOT to do, and how to avoid the brown crispy-foliage-blues
so a bountiful harvest will be yours until frost. Tomatoes featured
will be the result of her 25 years of hands-on tomato research.
FEBRUARY 2008
Saturday, February 2 - Easy Seed Starting
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Workshop
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Open Garden
Free
Palo Alto Demonstration Garden
851 Center Drive, Palo Alto
Directions to Palo Alto Demonstration Garden
Instructors: Master Gardeners Candace Simpson and
Rosalie Shepherd
Hands-on gardening workshop. Learn how easy it can be to grow
transplants of chard, kale, beets, lettuce, and other vegetables
that don't require lights or heating pads when you start them
from seed. Vegetables that can be seeded directly in the garden
will also be discussed.
Saturday, February 2 - Grafting
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Free
Instructor: Master Gardener Bader Kudsi
Location: MetroEd Erikson Adult Ed Center
4849 Pearl Ave., San Jose
Parking is on Minas Dr., in the fenced parking lot.
Look for the greenhouse roof and redwood trees.
To register, phone 408-723-6450, or email RitaB@metroed.net
Saturday, February 2 - Fruit Tree Varieties
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Fee: $25
Instructor: Nancy Garrison
Location: Common Ground in Palo Alto
559 College Avenue, Palo Alto, 94306
Directions to Common Ground
Call 650-493-6072 to register.
Learn which varieties of peaches, nectarines, plums, pluots, apricots,
apples and pears are the delight of connoisseurs. You will be introduced
to the best of the best-tasting deciduous fruits that grow in this area
and learn where to source your own plants. Nancy has been conducting
and attending fruit tastings for the last 26 years in her diverse home
fruit garden and research facilities around the state. She has
collaborated with Andy's Orchard, Dave Wilson Nursery, and
oversees the rare fruit plantings at Prusch Farm Park.
Wednesdays and Saturdays, Feb 6, 9, 13, 16 - Rose Pruning Classes
9:00 a.m. - noon
Free
See the Heritage Rose Garden web site
and the Guadalupe River Park and Gardens web site
for more information.
Saturday, February 9 - Recycled Art in the Garden
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
$13 members, $20 non-members
Instructors: Master Gardeners Patricia Dunosky, Rod Rankin and
Jeanne Eige
Location: Guadalupe River Park & Gardens Visitor Center,
438 Coleman Avenue, San Jose.
Directions to Guadalupe River Park & Gardens
Reserve your spot by contacting education@grpg.org,
or call 408-298-7657.
Begin spring cleaning early this year and attend a unique workshop
on recycling art for the garden. Start with an introduction to using
"junk" materials and see a presentation of how others have turned
their trash into timeless treasures. Then use your own creativity
to make something for your garden that will impress your neighbors
and encourage great green practices. Some materials will be provided,
but we would love for you to clean our your closets and garages -
one person's junk is another's treasure! Give new life to
landfill-destined items and have fun this year with your spring cleaning.
Saturday, February 9 - Seeding for Spring Planting
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Free
Instructor: Master Gardener Bekah Stratton
Location: Gamble Garden
1431 Waverly Street, Palo Alto
Directions to Gamble Garden
Learn how to start seeds indoors, sow seeds directly in soils,
and use proper planting methods. Organic vegetable gardening
will be discussed, but beneficial flowers, such as marigolds, and
gourmet edible flowers, such as nasturtiums, will be included
in this this talk. A sampling of seeds and seeds-starting mediums
will be part of a hands-on demonstration. Bekah will provide data
downloads to those who bring USB drives. No registration required.
JANUARY 2008
Wednesdays and Saturdays, Jan 5 - Feb 16 - Rose Pruning Classes
9:00 a.m. - noon
Free
See the Heritage Rose Garden web site
and the Guadalupe River Park and Gardens web site
for more information.
Saturday, January 12 - Pruning Fruit Trees
10:00 a.m. - noon
Free
Instructor: Master Gardener Allen Buchinski
Location: MetroEd Erikson Adult Ed Center
4849 Pearl Ave., Room 18, San Jose
The garden and Room 18 are located on the southwestern
edge of the campus. Parking is on Minas Dr., in the fenced
parking lot. Look for the greenhouse roof and redwood trees.
See the MetroEd description (1-page PDF document)
To register, phone 408-723-6450, or email RitaB@metroed.net
Saturday, January 12 - California Rare Fruit Growers Scion Exchange
10:00 a.m. - noon: Scion Exchange (Members at 10:00 a.m., public at 11:00 a.m.)
noon - 3:00 p.m.: Free Grafting Classes
Free; at Emma Prusch Farm Park
See the CRFG newsletter for more information.
Saturday, January 19 - Rose Pruning and Care
10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Fee: $35
Instructor: Carole Kraft
Location: Common Ground in Palo Alto
559 College Avenue, Palo Alto, 94306
Directions to Common Ground
To register, call Common Ground at 650-493-6072
Saturday, January 19 - Grafting Fruit Trees
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Fee: $26
Instructor: Master Gardener James Kern
Location: Common Ground in Palo Alto
559 College Avenue, Palo Alto, 94306
Directions to Common Ground
To register, call Common Ground at 650-493-6072..
Grafting allows you to have the variety of fruit you want on the
appropriate rootstocks and to graft more than one variety onto
new or existing trees. You will learn the plant physiology involved
in grafting, different techniques available, and the steps needed
to produce a grafted fruit tree. Scion wood included. Please purchase
grafting knives before class, available at Common Ground. James is a
Master Gardener, a member of the California Rare Fruit Growers,
a landscape contractor, and a teacher at Foothill College. (1 CEU)
January - March - Sustainable Vegetable Gardening
We are happy to announce the next class on Sustainable
Vegetable Gardening is being offered at three locations:
Tuesdays, January 22 - February 26 CLASS FULL
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fee: $60; Six sessions
Instructor: Master Gardener Karen Schaffer
Offered with the Campbell Community Center
@Campbell Avenue and Winchester Boulevard
Directions to Campbell Community Center
Wednesdays, January 23 - March 5 (no class Feb. 20)
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $69; Six sessions
Instructor: Master Gardener DJ De Prospero
Offered with the Fremont Union High School District,
Adult Community Education
Fremont High School, Room Art D
1279 Sunnyvale-Saratoga Road, Sunnyvale
Directions to Fremont High School in Sunnyvale
To register, visit the web site (beginning Dec. 4)
http://ace.fuhsd.org, or call 408-522-2700.
Mondays, January 28 - March 10 (no class Feb. 18)
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fee: $72; Six sessions
Instructor: Master Gardener Candace Simpson
Offered with the Palo Alto Adult School
Palo Alto High School, Room 1707
50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto
Directions to Palo Alto Adult School
To register, visit the web site http://www.paadultschool.org
or call 650-329-3752.
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 will stress sustainable gardening practices
such as mulching, efficient watering methods, on-site composting,
integrated pest management, and use of organic fertilizers
and soil amendments. Topics will include: soil preparation,
amendments, and fertilizers; irrigation methods and systems;
working with both seeds and seedlings; cultural requirements
of specific warm and cool season crops and varieties that do
well in our area; and how to identify and manage common pests,
weeds and diseases of vegetable crops in Santa Clara County.
Instructors are Master Gardeners, a University of California
Cooperative Extension volunteer program dedicated to providing
research-based gardening information to home gardeners.
Friday, January 25, 26 & 27 - South Bay Spring Home and Garden Show
Friday, January 25, noon - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 26, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 27, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Santa Clara Convention Center
5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, 95054
Map of area around the Santa Clara Convention Center
Admission: Adults $10; Children 12 & under free
Friday special: $5 after 5:00 p.m.
Buy tickets online from SouthBayHomeShow.com and save $2,
or call 408-898-2624.
Look for the Master Gardeners booth - our theme this year is
"Water-wise Gardening".
Thursday, January 31 - Senior Resource Fair and Walk
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Free
Oakridge Mall
925 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose 95123
Directions to Oakridge Mall
ARCHIVE OF PAST EVENTS - 2007
DECEMBER 2007
Saturday, December 1: Bareroot - Buying and Planting Berries,
Roses, and Fruit Trees
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Workshop
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Open Garden
Free
Palo Alto Demonstration Garden
851 Center Drive, Palo Alto
Directions to Palo Alto Demonstration Garden
Instructors: UCCE Master Gardeners
Hands-on gardening workshop.
Saturday, December 1: Heritage Holiday Past & Present
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
$3 per person; $10 for a family of four
History Park at Kelley Park, 1650 Senter Road, San Jose
Directions to the History Park
The Master Gardeners are joining with History San Jose in this
event. Come enjoy hands-on demonstrations on creating beautiful
wreaths and chile pepper ristras! The Heritage Holiday fair
includes artisan vendors with handmade crafts, international
food booths, an Antique Corner, live music, and more! See
the Heritage Holiday web site for more info.
Saturday, December 8: Holiday Wreath Workshop
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
$15/members of Guadalupe River Park and Gardens,
$20/non-members
Directions to Guadalupe River Park and Gardens
Instructor: UCCE Master Gardener Milli Wright
Make your holidays festive by creating a wreath to decorate
your home. Wreaths symbolize the strength of life, immortality
and health, and when made with natural materials can provide
a beautiful and fragrant decoration. Join us as we use greenery
and other natural materials to create a personal gift for your home.
No experience necessary and all materials will be provided
to assemble your wreath. If you have lights, or ornaments,
or other special objects you would like to incorporate, please
feel free to bring them.
See the Guadalupe River Park and Gardens web page for more info.
Friday, December 14 - Nature's Gifts
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
$10.00/members of Guadalupe River Park and Gardens,
$15.00/non-members
Ages: 5-10
Guadalupe River Park and Gardens, San Jose
Directions to Guadalupe River Park and Gardens
With the giving season just around the corner, why not
create an artistic masterpiece for someone special using
materials supplied by nature? You can choose a wonderful
gift and personalize it for your Mom, Dad, grandmother or
grandfather, brother or sister, or a special friend.
We will make natural cards and learn how to gift wrap our
creations using recycled materials. It�s time to let your creativity
shine and let nature be your inspiration.
See the Guadalupe River Park and Gardens web page for more info.
NOVEMBER 2007
Saturday, November 3: Some of Our Favorite Tools!
Tools - Proper Care and Use
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Workshop
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Open Garden
Free
Palo Alto Demonstration Garden
851 Center Drive, Palo Alto
Directions to Palo Alto Demonstration Garden
Hands-on gardening workshop. Should be a fun workshop!
We will be showing how to use tools safely. Favorite tools
will be featured. Master Gardener Caroline Zlotnick will
demonstrate how to clean and sharpen hand pruners.
Bring your pruners if you want some real hands on learning!
Wednesdays, November 7 - December 19: Sustainable Ornamental Gardening
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
6 sessions, two hours each
Cost: $69.
Fremont High School, Room Art D
1279 Sunnyvale-Saratoga Road, Sunnyvale
Directions to Fremont High School in Sunnyvale
Offered by Adult Community Education, Fremont Union High School District
Register at their web page, or call (408) 522-2700.
The course code is 227272.
This course focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary
to create and maintain a beautiful ornamental garden while
conserving natural resources and respecting and protecting
the environment. Sustainable practices in the ornamental
garden include caring for the soil, choosing appropriate plants
and materials, and irrigating efficiently. The course will cover
basic design concepts, integrated pest management, mulching,
and seasonal maintenance chores.
Saturday, November 10: Walk-in Plant Clinic
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Free
Gamble Garden, 1431 Waverly Street, Palo Alto
Directions to Gamble Garden
Gardening questions and answers - bring plants, pests or
soil samples!
OCTOBER 2007
Saturday, October 6 - Improving Your Soil with Cover Crops
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Open Garden
Free
Palo Alto Demonstration Garden
851 Center Avenue, Palo Alto
Directions to the Palo Alto Demonstration Garden
Saturday, October 6 - Harvest Fair and Exposition
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Free
Emma Prusch Farm Park, 647 S. King Road, San Jose
Directions to Emma Prusch Farm Park
Plant sale of winter vegetable varieties, children's
activities with leaves, colors and seeds, and the
popular game "What's in the Black Box?"
Sunday, October 7 - Gamble Gardens Community Day
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Free
1431 Waverly St., Palo Alto
Directions to Gamble Gardens
This events has exhibits, garden crafts, a Master Gardener
booth, and activities for children and the whole family.
Saturday, October 13 - Pumpkins in the Park
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Free
Guadalupe River Park and Gardens
Directions to Guadalupe River Park and Gardens
Master Gardeners partner with Guadalupe River Park
and Gardens to celebrate fall. Stop by our tables and
join us as well as share our gardening love with kids
of all ages.
Tuesday nights, October 16 - November 20: Joy of Gardening Fall Classes - CLASS IS FULL
Trees for Bay Area Gardens
6:30 - 9:00 pm weekly
6 classes, 2 1/2 hours each
Cost: $60. For information and to register, call (408) 866-2105
Campbell Community Center
@Campbell Avenue and Winchester Boulevard
Directions to Campbell Community Center
Schedule:
October 16: Trees for the Mediterranean Garden
October 23: Integrated Pest Management of Trees
October 30: Other Users for Trees,
Including Bonsai & Container Trees
November 6: Care and Pruning of Ornamental Trees
November 13: Care and Pruning of Fruit Trees
November 20: Shade Gardening--Designing Gardens Under Trees
Tuesday nights, October 16 - November 13: Growing Fruits and Berries Sustainably - CLASS IS FULL
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
One additional hands-on pruning class on Sunday, January 6,
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
6 classes, two hours each
Cost: $72.
Palo Alto High School, Room 1707
50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto
Visit the Palo Alto Adult School web site to register,
or call (650) 329-3752.
Directions to Palo Alto Adult School
Our mild Mediterranean climate allows us to grow a dazzling
variety of temperate and subtropical fruits and berries.
Learn how to grow and harvest fruit from your garden every
month of the year. Taught by Master Gardener Nancy Garrison.
Tuesday, October 23 - Integrated Pest Management of Trees
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Free
Campbell Community Center
@Campbell Avenue and Winchester Boulevard
Directions to Campbell Community Center
To register, call 408-866-2105
Tuesday, October 30 - Other Uses for Trees: Bonsai and Container
Free
Campbell Community Center
@Campbell Avenue and Winchester Boulevard
Directions to Campbell Community Center
SEPTEMBER 2007
Saturday, September 1 - Insects in the Garden:
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
10:00 a.m. - 11:00
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Open Garden
Palo Alto Demonstration Garden
851 Center Drive, Palo Alto
Directions to the Palo Alto Demonstration Garden
Join Master Gardener Candace Simpson to discuss
some of the insects that frequent our gardens,
and ways to encourage the beneficial insects and
manage the harmful ones. Bring garden insects
for identification.
Saturday, September 8 - All You Ever Wanted to Know About Lavender!
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Free
Gamble Garden
1431 Waverly St., Palo Alto
Directions to Gamble Garden
Taught by Master Gardener Bekah Stratton.
Saturday, September 15 - Enjoying the Garden's End of Summer
Followed by Grand Rounds in the Community Garden
Growing Circle, Sunnyvale Community Garden
433 Charles St., Sunnyvale (cross street is Olive Ave.)
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