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Location: Our City Forest - Urban Forestry Education Center, 391 Chynoweth Avenue, San Jose, CA 95136
Host: Our City Forest
Description: Every 3rd Saturday: Join us for a workshop where we will teach you how to convert your lawn into a drought-tolerant garden!
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Location: Urban Forestry Education Center at 391 Chynoweth Avenue, San Jose, CA 95136
Host: Our City Forest
Description: The 'Herbalism Workshop - Essential Oils, Teas, and More!' is the second half of Our City Forest's 2-part Herbalism series. The Herb Processing Workshop is the second half of Our City Forest's 2-part Herbalism series. Join us on Saturday, May 2, 2026, to utilize the herbs harvested during the pruning workshop (Part 1) and learn about the medicinal and edible properties of native and drought-tolerant plants.
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Location - Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna Street, Gilroy, 95020
Host - UC Agriculture and Natural Resources
Description - This workshop is best for those living in multifamily units or other homes without yard waste. Recycling your food waste reduces greenhouse gas emissions and is fantastic for your house plants.
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Location: Zoom (Online)
Host: City of Palo Alto BAWSCA
Description: Learn about the critical role rain gardens play in the urban environment and how they add to your yard at the same time. This class will cover how to site, plan, and build your own rain garden.
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Location: Zoom (Online)
Host: City of Palo Alto BAWSCA
Description: Learn about the critical role rain gardens play in the urban environment and how they add to your yard at the same time. This class will cover how to site, plan, and build your own rain garden.
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Location: Our City Forest Nursery and Training Center at 1000 Spring St, San Jose, CA 95110
Host: Our City of Forest
Description: Join us for a fun, family-friendly day at the nursery and training center. We'll have workshops, music, games, informational tables & more!
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Location - MH Community & Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill, 95037
Host - UC Agriculture and Natural Resources
Description - This workshop will focus on composting of backyard trimmings and food scraps. Learn about compost application - your soil will thank you!
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Location - VIRTUAL
Host - UC Agriculture and Natural Resources
Description - This workshop will focus on composting of backyard trimmings and food scraps. Learn about compost application - your soil will thank you!
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Location: Online (Zoom)
Host: City of Sunnyvale BAWSCA
Description: Learn how timing, mulching, fertilizing, and proper watering can save water! It helps plants grow strong and keep moisture in the soil.
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Location: Online (Zoom)
Host: City of Milpitas BAWSCA
Description: Learn all about water-wise and native plants and the benefits they’ll bring to your garden
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Location: Online (Zoom)
Host: Valley Water
Description: Join us for a ZOOM Webinar on Thursday, May 28, 2026, for a free Love It or Lose It: Rethinking Your Lawn workshop hosted by Santa Clara Valley Water District.
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Location: SummerWinds Nursery, 725 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto, CA 9430
Host: City of Palo Alto BAWSCA
Description: Learn how to convert a high-water-use lawn into a drought-tolerant, pollinator-friendly landscape rich in California biodiversity. This workshop covers efficient irrigation upgrades and available rebates to help you get started. Attendees will be entered into a raffle at the workshop for a chance to win a $100 coupon to SummerWinds Nursery (must be present to win). Food will be provided during the event.
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Location: Milpitas Community Center (Large Meeting Room) at 457 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035
Host: City of Milpitas BAWSCA
Description: Learn how to cultivate a beautiful water-wise garden by planting succulents! Registered attendees will learn about succulents and prepare their own succulent container!
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Location: Online (Zoom)
Host: Valley Water
Description: Join us for a ZOOM Webinar on Thursday, June 25, 2026, for a free Permeable Everywhere workshop hosted by Santa Clara Valley Water District.
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Location - Lucie Stern Community Center, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, 94301
Host - UC Agriculture and Natural Resources
Description - This workshop will focus on composting of backyard trimmings and food scraps. Learn about compost application - your soil will thank you!
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Location: Online (Zoom)
Host: Valley Water
Description: Join us for a ZOOM Webinar on Thursday, April 23, 2026, for a free Garden Design Workshop hosted by Santa Clara Valley Water District.
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Location: Zoom Webinar
Host: Santa Clara Valley Water
Description: This webinar takes attendees through the step-by-step process of creating a successful Watershed Wise design, including: 1. Rain garden and permeable landscape design and placement 2. Select a plant palette 3. Role of native plants in creating biodiversity 4. Layout recommendations and hydrozoning 5. Review other design considerations for maximum success
This webinar will be interpreted into Spanish, Mandarin, and Vietnamese.
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Location: Online (Zoom)
Host: City of Santa Clara BAWSCA
Description: Our Northern Sierra snowpack was half of normal. Celebrate Earth Day learning how to maximize dry season watering with tested strategies. Zoom link will be emailed before the webinar.
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Location: 589 W. Fremont Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
United States
Host: UC Master Gardeners
Description: In this 3-session course, the Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County will teach how you can grow a wide variety of plants on a patio or balcony. Soil, water, pest control, fertilizers, and various containers will be discussed and demonstrated. Learn how to have a year-round garden that provides food and beauty in your small space. This is a popular class so be sure to register in advance.
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Location: Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties
Host: This is an event from CNPS Santa Clara Valley Chapter and UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara and San Mateo & San Francisco counties.
Description: Experience California Native Gardens: Sustainable, Local, and Full of Life. Join our annual, self-guided, and free tour of private and public gardens all over the South Bay and Peninsula, and discover biodiversity and the benefits of native plants for water and energy conservation.
Registration: Register to attend and get the garden locations on gngt.org!
Location: 1157 Minnesota Avenue
San Jose, CA 95125
United States
Host: UC Master Gardeners
Description: Tomatoes are popular summer vegetables grown in the home garden. UC Master Gardener Bob Bowe will share some history, discuss types of Tomatoes (Hybrid or Heirloom, Indeterminate & Determinate), Diseases & Pests and how to manage them, growing from seeds or seedlings, planting, watering, fertilizing & caring for them through the growing season.
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Location: 22221 McClellan Road
Cupertino, CA 95014
United States
Host: UC Master Gardeners
Description: April is an ideal time to commence planning your crops and ornamental flowers. However, it is also a period when pests such as slugs, earwigs, and snails are more prevalent. In this talk, Pamela Roper, UC Master Gardeners will provide practical tips for successful gardening during this busy season. She will also identify suitable plants for your garden’s specific conditions and discuss effective maintenance techniques to prevent pests.
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Location - VIRTUAL
Host - UC Agriculture and Natural Resources
Description - This workshop will focus on composting of backyard trimmings and food scraps. Learn about compost application - your soil will thank you!
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Location: Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties
Host: This is an event from CNPS Santa Clara Valley Chapter and UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara and San Mateo & San Francisco counties.
Description: Experience California Native Gardens: Sustainable, Local, and Full of Life. Join our annual, self-guided, and free tour of private and public gardens all over the South Bay and Peninsula, and discover biodiversity and the benefits of native plants for water and energy conservation.
Registration: Register to attend and get the garden locations on gngt.org!
Location: Online (Zoom)
Host: UC Master Gardeners
Description: Are you thinking about spring cleaning and how to tackle that pile of junk in the corner or clean out the pantry? Well, pests indoors aren’t always found where you expect. This webinar will go over the common pantry and indoor pests, and also some weird places you might encounter pests that you may not have noticed.
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Location: Online (Zoom)
Host: City of Sunnyvale BAWSCA
Description: Learn about lawn alternatives that reduce maintenance and water use! The class will cover eco-friendly options such as California native plants. They provide benefits for the ecosystem. You can also learn about which plants are suitable for your yard!
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Location: 585 Franklin Street
Mountain View, CA 94041
United States
Host: UC Master Gardeners
Description: Exciting explosions of color in the garden can be yours with bearded iris. This kind of iris has huge flowers in nearly every color or color mix. Shapes vary from lacy ruffles to stylistic flat forms. There is something to suit any garden design. If planned correctly, the flower show will last for three months in spring, and some iris varieties re-bloom in late summer and early fall. All this can be had year after year with minimal effort.
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Location: 725 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Host: City of Palo Alto BAWSCA
Description: Learn how to convert a high-water-use lawn into a drought-tolerant, pollinator-friendly landscape rich in California biodiversity. This workshop covers efficient irrigation upgrades and available rebates to help you get started. Attendees will be entered into a raffle at the workshop for a chance to win a $100 coupon to SummerWinds Nursery (must be present to win). Food will be provided during the event.
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Location - Blackberry Farm Picnic Area, 21979 San Fernando Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014
Host - UC Agriculture and Natural Resources
Description - This workshop will focus on composting of backyard trimmings and food scraps. Learn about compost application - your soil will thank you!
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Location: 5283 Snell Avenue
San Jose, CA 95136
United States
Host: UC Master Gardeners
Description: The Spring Garden Fair is our annual spring extravaganza that you do not want to miss! It's a huge plant sale with educational talks and information tables. Full details including maps, schedule of talks, and plant sale lists can be found on our Spring Garden Fair page. The event is on, rain or shine!
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Location: 851 Center Drive
Palo Alto, CA 95301
United States
Host: UC Master Gardeners
Description: Hands-On Native Landscape Design Class: - Learn core garden design principles - Tour the Waterwise Garden to see those design principles in action - Begin creating your own garden through a hands-on design activity
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Location - Martial Cottle Park, Community Composting Demo Site, 5283 Snell Ave, San Jose, 95136
Host - UC Agriculture and Natural Resources
Description - Whether you're a gardening newbie or just want to reduce waste, this session will show you easy, practical tips to turn your kitchen scraps into garden gold. Learn from our UCCE certified Master Composters, ask questions, and connect with fellow compost enthusiasts.
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Location: Online (Zoom)
Host: Valley Water
Description: Join us for a ZOOM Webinar on Thursday, March 26, 2026, for a free Find and Fix Outdoor Leaks workshop hosted by Santa Clara Valley Water District.
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Location: Online (Zoom)
Host: City of Santa Clara BAWSCA
Description: Learn the basics and benefits about this inexpensive, chemical-free, sustainable and effective lawn removal and weed suppression method.
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Location: 100 Villa Avenue
Los Gatos, CA 95030
United States
Host: UC Master Gardeners
Description: What do you need for a great summer vegetable garden? From soil preparation to planting times to dealing with pests, UC Master Gardener Karen Schaffer will share tips for gardening success.
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Location - Lucie Stern Community Center, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, 94301
Host - UC Agriculture and Natural Resources
Description - This workshop will focus on composting of backyard trimmings and food scraps. Learn about compost application - your soil will thank you!
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Location: 350 W 6th Street
Gilroy, CA 95020
United States
Host: UC Master Gardeners
Description: Learn how to grow beautiful and fragrant culinary herbs. Herb varieties, planting, care, and pests will be discussed. Many culinary herbs are very easy to grow. They add beauty and interest to your garden, as well as attract pollinators and other beneficial insects.
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Location: 1157 Minnesota Avenue
San Jose, CA 95125
United States
Host: UC Master Gardeners
Description: Do you want a garden where both you and your furry friends can thrive? We will share ideas to create beautiful and highly functional outdoor environments that are safe for you, your pets and the local wildlife. Learn strategies for eliminating toxic threats, designing harmonious living zones, and encouraging behavior to ensure a flourishing garden and happy, healthy pets.
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Location: 647 South King Road, San Jose, CA 95116
Host: Our City Forest
Description: Interested in maintaining healthy, productive trees? Come learn proper pruning techniques and hands-on experience for stone fruit!
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Location: 5283 Snell Avenue
San Jose, CA 95136
United States
Host: UC Master Gardeners
Description: Our wonderful summer climate is perfect for growing all sorts of vegetables here in Santa Clara County. Join Master Gardener Laura Westley to learn what you can grow over the warm season. She’ll talk about tomatoes, peppers, squash, beans, cucumbers and much more!
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Location: 22221 McClellan Road
Cupertino, CA 95014
United States
Host: UC Master Gardeners
Description: Would you like to grow your own vegetables, but do not know where to start? Maybe you just have a few questions after gardening for a few years. Come join the UC Master Gardeners learn about ways to garden year-round. We'll tell you how to build healthy soil, plan your irrigation, plan your garden, and do a seed planting at the end.
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Location: 391 Chynoweth Avenue, San Jose, CA 95136
Host: Our City Forest
Description: Join us for a workshop where we will teach you how to convert your lawn into a drought-tolerant garden!
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Location: Online (Zoom)
Host: City of Milpitas BAWSCA
Description: Switch out your turf for a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape! Learn more about the landscape conversion process, garden design, and find resources to help you get you started!
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Location: Online (Zoom)
Host: UC Master Gardeners
Description: A simple, practical introduction to biopesticides. Discover what they are, how they’re discovered, and how they work. Then learn where to find them, and when and how to use them effectively in a home garden as part of a sustainable pest management approach.
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