Trees are without a doubt, our most valuable landscape investment! Whether you’re interested in their ornamental value for your property, their contribution to energy and water savings at your home or business, or the many other ecosystem services they provide, this program covers it. Branch out and join us to learn tips on tree selection and proper planting practices, as well as proper watering, pruning, common insect issues and diseases. Cost: FREE Thursday, August 27, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm This class will be presented virtually via... Read More →

You know the plants, now learn the combinations that will make each of your plantings pop! This class will help you create year-round aesthetic beauty by combining plants that offer refreshing seasonal interest with vibrant contrasting colors and textures. Learn how to improve visual harmony while getting to the root of those problem areas. Revamp poor drainage zones, deep shade spots or heat islands with ecologically friendly combos that will save you time and money. Companion plantings can even optimize the success of your edible garden by utilizing... Read More →

  Loading… Join us on Friday, September 11, from 2:00-4:00pm at Schwegmann’s Pecan Orchard.  We’ll have a panel discussion and Q&A time with Dave Schwegmann and Dennis Perz, two great pecan growers.  This will be a great discussion if you are thinking about growing pecans or if you’re getting started and would like to learn more.

Join us for the Master Gardener Monthly Meeting, "Building Good Soil."  Master Gardener Jim Williams will discuss the components of healthy soil and how to maintain it with amendments and no-till cultivation techniques.  This meeting is free and open to anyone who wants to learn about soil.   Meeting Link: https://wilco.webex.com/wilco/j.php?MTID=m7e7ad90fdbb5c2327b955e18661a8234 Meeting Number: 146 419 3942 Meeting Password: asXwqPMu234 Join by phone: 415-655-0003 United States Toll Access code: 146 419 3942

"Strawberry Trials Interrupted" by Rick Halle, WCMGA.  A review of the trials done at the demo garden from Oct 2019 - June 2020, and results of the harvest. Meeting link: https://wilco.webex.com/wilco/j.php?MTID=m0b1a89b7084447520361af935e6880c8 Meeting number:146 202 6857 Password:d5xBmpRyq37 Join by phone: 1-415-655-0003 United States Toll Access code: 146 202 6857