Master Gardener Monthly Newsletter
January 2024
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Master Gardeners Internal Holiday Silent Auction
The San Mateo and San Francisco Counties Master Gardener Program chapter held their annual silent auction in December 2023, and we want to extend our appreciation and thanks to this year's business and corporate donors. We could not have enjoyed such a wonderful holiday get-together and silent auction without these generous business donors. Their support is greatly appreciated. Please visit the following establishments and enjoy all they have to offer. In no special order, the generous businesses are: Bay Area Orchid in Half Moon Bay, Gardens of Golden Gate in San Francisco, A Grape in the Fog in Pacifica, Half Moon Bay Nursery in Half Moon Bay, Fengari Fiber Arts in Half Moon Bay, Nick's Seafood Restaurant in Pacifica, The Royal Bee Yarn Company in Pacifica, Coastside Books and Ink Spell Books in Half Moon Bay, Moonraker Restaurant in Pacifica, Lyngso Landscaping San Carlos, Seascape Succulents in Half Moon Bay, Half Moon Bay Lavender in Half Moon Bay, 7.3.1. Designs in Pacifica, Vintage Cove Antiques in Pacifica, and Sloat Nursery in San Francisco, Marin, East Bay, Concord and Danville.
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Gopher and Mole Abatement
UC Master Gardeners
Got Gophers? I once had a gopher cat, and she never bothered the birds. Since I won’t use poison, I tried traps a number of times, but never caught a gopher. In fact, I lost two or three Macabee-style traps which in theory are retrievable from deep within the hole. So when I saw that Master Gardeners Janice Moody and Judith Dean were teaching a class on how to lethally trap gophers, I signed up for it. Read more.
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Checklists for
December/January/February
UC Master Gardeners
Find information for the current season, or view other seasonal checklists using the left panel of our main website.
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Dividing Native Iris Plants
UC Master Gardeners
San Carlos Library
610 Elm Street
San Carlos, CA 94070
January 6, 2024, 11:00am-12:00pm
Topics covered include all aspects of dividing California native Douglas iris plants. Native iris division is most successful if done in winter when new shoots have started to form. Attendees will receive iris divisions for their home garden. Meet outdoors on the library patio (weather permitting) or in the library's Teen Corner if it's raining. No registration is required.
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School Garden Leaders Workshop
UC Master Gardeners
San Carlos Library
610 Elm Street
San Carlos, CA 94070
January 20, 2024, 10:00am-12:00pm
Come learn and share ideas at our New Year’s workshop. Topics covered at this session include life of honey bees, advocating for school gardens, and a native plant tour at the beautiful San Carlos library garden. Workshop fee is a $20 donation which is requested to support the UC Master Gardener Program of San Mateo and San Francisco Counties. Registration is limited to 25 participants, and registration deadline is January 16, 2024, at 8:00pm. Registration is required.
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Succulent Container Gardening
UC Master Gardeners
Peninsula Jewish Community Center
800 Foster City Blvd.
Foster City, CA 94404
January 24, 2024, 1:00pm-2:00pm
Discover the hows and whys of succulent container gardening. You will not only learn why succulents make great container plants, but also learn about pre-planting considerations, such as environment and soil, as well as design basics, and proper care and maintenance to keep them healthy and looking great. Repurposing old household or garden items into containers will also be demonstrated. Registration is not required.
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Growing Orchids/Tips for the San Francisco Climate
UC Master Gardeners
Noe Valley Library
451 Jersey Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
February 3, 2024, 1:00pm-2:30pm
Learn about cool, temperate and tropical zone orchids. Which type is good for you? Get to know cool growing orchids for San Francisco. Discover how to successfully re-pot your orchid, water, feed and get them to re-bloom, along with methods for dealing with common pests and diseases. Registration is not required.
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Growing Orchids/Tips for the San Francisco Climate
UC Master Gardeners
San Francisco Public Library, Richmond Library
351 9th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94118
February 10, 2024, 11:00am-12:30pm
Learn about cool, temperate and tropical zone orchids. Which type is good for you? Get to know cool growing orchids for San Francisco. Discover how to successfully re-pot your orchid, water, feed and get them to re-bloom, along with methods for dealing with common pests and diseases. Registration is not required.
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PLANT PROBLEM DIAGNOSTIC TOOL
Choose the affected plant from photos displayed, click on the photo, remove any selections that do not apply, click on the plant names, and continue to filter selections to view the results for a possible diagnoses. Learn more.
GARDENING RESOURCES
Select links to access gardening resources, California Backyard Orchard, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), publications, and finding a local Master Gardener program. Learn more.
ARBORETUM ALL-STARS
Do you need help picking plants for your sustainable home garden? Selecting from the “Arboretum All-Stars” list is an easy way to start making “green” choices for your great looking garden. Arboretum All-Stars are top plants recommended by the horticultural staff of the UC Davis Arboretum. They thrive in California’s Mediterranean climate and have qualities that make them great choices for sustainable home gardens. Use a searchable plant database to pick the perfect All-Star for your garden conditions. For more information, view their website.
NATIVE PLANT RESOURCES
Looking for plants native to California that are not only pretty but are pollinators and drought resistant? A few resources are: Xerces Society, California Native Plant Society, and Calflora, Or try a native plant database for plants within your zip code. This website will help you find the best native plants specifically for your area that attract butterflies and moths and the birds that feed on their caterpillars, based on the scientific research of Dr. Douglas Tallamy and Research Assistant Kimberley Shropshire.
CALIFORNIA INVASIVE PLANT COUNCIL
Browse the website to see all plants on the California Invasive Plant Council inventory, including both invasive plants and “watch” species. Clicking on the scientific name will take you to the Plant Profile where you will find links to more information on the plant.
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UC Master Gardener volunteers are ready help you and your garden. Have a question about gardening? Have a pest problem? Curious about what will grow well in your region? Submit your inquiry online. Or visit the Master Gardener Helpline by phone, email, on the web, or in person. For more information visit our website. | | | | |
