Prune grapes and roses, cleanup and remove mummy fruit and blighted limbs on stone fruit to reduce brown rot, remove and destroy fallen leaves to reduce peach leaf curl, mulch cane berries, cut out all old canes and reset new canes in twine, cultivate and pull weeds, divide and replant herbs, and consider replacing plants to improve the safety and sustainability of your property. Read more.

This presentation will cover safety around roses, tools, and recognizing pests and diseases. Management with Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and minimal or no spray, organic materials, and water management will also be covered. Registration required.

UC Master Gardeners

San Mateo County Libraries

March 17, 2022, 4:00pm-5:30pm

Learn about soil preparation and nutrition, what to plant and when (calendars will be shared for different microclimates), planting with seeds versus seedlings, starting seeds indoors, thinning, harvesting, sunlight requirements, succession planting, water needs, and pest management (IPM). Registration required.

March 19 2022, 10:00am-11:30am

Come to this virtual workshop to learn and share ideas. Topics covered at this session are garden science for elementary grades, irrigation for schools, and engaging volunteers. Registration required.

Two recent articles written by Master Gardeners cover "Simple Steps to Reduce Your Risk" and "Make Your Home Safer Now" can be read on our Blog postings, as well as other articles. Read more.

Spotted lanternfly is an invasive planthopper spreading in the United States since it was first discovered in Pennsylvania in 2014. The pest feeds on over 100 different plant species, favoring tree of heaven and grapevines where it causes serious damage such as oozing sap, wilting, leaf curling, dieback, and plant death. Read more.

Do you find yourself dealing with pesky weeds? Learn how to identify weeds and deal with them in a safe and eco-friendly way using herbicides only as a last resort! The webinar will explore Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and its principles, weed identification tips, eco-friendly tips for managing common weeds, and interactive Q&A with audience participation. Registration required.

Have you always wanted to make your own jam, jellies, or preserves, but felt intimidated? Learn how to safely and successfully create a variety of homemade fruit spreads with the San Mateo/San Francisco County Master Food Preservers, from a simple freezer jam to shelf-stable canned goods. Registration required.