Master Gardener Monthly Newsletter
February 2023
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Spring Garden Market and Educational Fair
UC Master Gardeners
San Mateo County Event Center, Redwood Hall
2495 South Delaware Street
San Mateo, CA 94403
April 15, 2023, 9:00am-1:00pm
Tired of tasteless tomatoes and other vegetables that just won’t grow in your area? The UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo and San Francisco Counties are holding their public Spring Garden Market and Educational Fair on April 15th from 9:00am-1:00pm at the San Mateo County Event Center's Redwood Hall. This event will offer a large variety of tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, herbs, succulents, pollinators and other plants that have been selected and grown just for the San Francisco and Peninsula climate zone. In addition to plants, there will be free demonstrations and workshops, educational tables and displays, and Master Gardeners available to answer any questions. Funds raised will be used to purchase material and supplies for future training and workshops that will be free to the public. Read more about the fair and a list of plants available.
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Winter in Your Garden
December/January/February Checklists
UC Master Gardeners
View seasonal checklists from our main website. From the header bar, select "Resources" then select the season of your interest from the dropdown list. For the current season, read more.
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Spring and Summer Vegetable Gardening
UC Master Gardeners
Zoom presentation
February 3, 2023, 7:00pm-8:00pm
It's time to plan and plant your spring veggie garden to grow spicy arugula, beets, broccoli, cauliflower, chard, lettuce, peas, spinach and more. Have year-round vegetables using organic and sustainable techniques. Topics in this presentation will include sowing seeds, cover cropping, caring for seedlings, when to plant, how and when to harvest, and how to keep life in your soil using compost, mulch, bed preparation, cover crops, rotation and hedgerows. Registration required.
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Houseplant Basics
UC Master Gardeners
San Francisco Public Library
Mission Bay Branch
900 4th Street
San Francisco, CA 94158
February 5, 2023, 1:00pm-2:30pm
Learn about the benefits, selection and care of houseplants as well as how to handle any challenges. Registration not required. Read more.
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Spring and Summer Vegetable Gardening
UC Master Gardeners
Partnership with Lyngso Building Materials
Zoom presentation
February 8, 2023, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Ring in the summer, start sowing in winter, for your fabulous tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, cucumbers, zucchini, winter squash (yep, grown in summer), corn and more. This class will cover what is possible to grow and harvest in spring and summer in our area, as well as how to care for your garden. You will learn about sowing seeds, care for seedlings, when to plant them out, how to amend your soil before planting, how and when to harvest, all using sustainable and organic techniques. Composting, cover cropping and how to keep your soil alive will also be covered. Registration required.
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Growing Orchids, Tips for the San Francisco Bay Area Climate
UC Master Gardeners
San Francisco Public Library
Sunset Branch
1305 18th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94122
February 11, 2023, 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 and the Coast such as Masdevallia and Cymbidiums as well as everyone’s favorite indoor orchid, the Phaelaenopsis. 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. No registration required. Read more.
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How to Create Stunning Container Gardens
UC Master Gardeners
San Francisco Public Library
Richmond Branch
351 9th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94118
February 11, 2023, 1:00pm-2:30pm
Whether you have a small garden, balcony, deck or a simple window box, you can bring pops of color to your outdoor space by creating lush container gardens. Discussion will include design, color, plant placement and how to choose the right plants as keys to creating stunning containers overflowing with flowers, herbs and trailing plants. You will also learn how to care for your containers and refresh them as the seasons change. No registration required. Read more.
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Succulents in Pots
UC Master Gardeners
San Francisco Public Library
Mission Bay Branch
900 4th Street
San Francisco, CA 94158
March 12, 2023, 2:00pm-3:30pm
This class will provide a brief overview of the natural history of succulents along with succulent care and culture, including soils to use, pot selection, watering and light requirements. In addition, information will be presented on which plants do well in different Bay Area microclimates. Small succulent gardens in pots will be on display to show how arrangements can be made. Succulent cuttings will be available as “handouts” after the talk. Registration not required. Read more.
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Spring and Summer Vegetable Gardening
UC Master Gardeners
Zoom presentation
March 18, 2023, 2:00pm-3:00pm
Anyone can grow fresh vegetables no matter where they live or how much space they have. Learn what to plant and when in San Francisco’s unique microclimates. Soil management, pest management and container gardening will also be discussed. Registration required.
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Spring Garden Market & Educational Fair
UC Master Gardeners
San Mateo County Event Center
Redwood Hall
2495 South Delaware Street
San Mateo, CA 94403
April 15, 2023, 9:00am-1:00pm
Tired of tasteless tomatoes and other vegetables that just won’t grow in your area? The UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo and San Francisco Counties are holding their public Spring Garden Market and Educational Fair on April 15th from 9:00am-1:00pm at the San Mateo County Event Center's Redwood Hall. This event will offer a large variety of tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, herbs, succulents, pollinators and other plants that have been selected and grown just for the San Francisco and Peninsula climate zone. In addition to plants, there will be free demonstrations and workshops, educational tables and displays, and Master Gardeners available to answer any questions. Funds raised will be used to purchase material and supplies for future training and workshops that will be free to the public. Read more about the fair and a list of plants available.
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Divisadero Farmers' Market
UC Master Gardeners
1377 Fell Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
Beginning February 13, 2023
Sundays, 9:00am-1:00pm
The Divisadero Farmers' Market has approximately 1,000 visitors monthly each 3rd Sunday. Look for the UC Master Gardener table to help answer your questions, and receive handout information. There is plenty of parking near the DMV parking lot. Rain cancels the Master Gardener table. Read more.
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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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Do you need help with your garden? Have a pest problem? Curious about what will grow well in your region? Ask a Master Gardener by email, and provide the following information to facilitate a prompt response:
- Name
- City of residence/zip code
- Email
- Phone, best time to call
- Description of problem/ question -- for plant the type/age of plant, what damage/problem looks like (include location, sun exposure, irrigation type, fertilization, insecticide application)
- Please attach photos, if available (overall plant, views of pest, leaves, etc.)
Also, you can call our Helpline at (650) 276-7430 or visit a Master Gardener Helpline located in San Francisco, Redwood City, or Half Moon Bay. For address information and hours of operation, visit our website.
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