Community Resources

April 12, 2025 1:00pm – 2:30pm

Do you know that soil is much more than sand, silt and clay? Healthy soil is all about the relationship between plants and soil. In this talk UC Master Gardener Terry Lyngso will explain the components of soil, why plants need soil and why soil needs plants. She will also discuss best practices to maintain healthy soil in the garden and in raised beds.

UC Master Gardener Presenter Terry Lyngso: Terry is a lifelong gardener, a Master Composter, a UC Master Gardener, a student of the soil food web and a lover of the natural world. Her garden in Loma Mar is a waterwise native garden that she and her husband designed, planted and maintain. They also grow apples, herbs and vegetables. Terry is Board Chair of Lyngso Garden Materials, a 72-year-old family business located in San Carlos.

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2495 South Delaware Street
Sequoia Hall
San Mateo County Event Center
San Mateo, CA

Free Admission • Free Parking • Pay by Credit card, Cash or Check

Most plants only $6

Funds raised will be used to support future training and workshops that will be free to the public.

Discover the joy of growing flavorful tomatoes and vibrant vegetables that thrive beautifully in your area!

The UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo and San Francisco Counties are holding their Spring Garden Market and Educational Fair in Sequoia Hall at the San Mateo County Event Center.

Come buy plants for your summer garden: tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, squash, herbs, succulents, pollinators, and more. Varieties have been selected just for the San Francisco and Peninsula climate zones, and grown by local UC Master Gardeners.

Additional sale items

Beyond edibles: we will have a selection of pollinator plants, native plants, succulents and gardening books for sale.

Drop by tables for demonstrations, exhibits and answers to your questions

• Community groups/partners
• Information on pests, native plants, roses, trees and more

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The Peninsula Rose Society, in cooperation with the San Mateo County Rose Society and the Santa Clara County Rose Society, will be holding their annual Rose Show and Sale in Redwood City on May 4, 2025.

Come enjoy beautiful winning roses submitted for the exhibition by members and the community. Submit your own, learn tips and tricks on growing roses, and take home your own rose plants from the Rose Sale propagated and cared for by Master and Consulting Rosarians.

Plus: Free demos, information on becoming a member, and tours of the Catherine Brennan Memorial Rose Garden.

Theme: Roses Around the World – Creating Beauty in the Community

Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025

Venue: 1400 Roosevelt Avenue, Redwood City, CA

Schedule:
Rose Judged Exhibits: 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Rose Sale: 12:00 PM-3:30 PM
Other: Free Rose care information, talks, and membership information

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Starts: April 3 at 5:30 p.m

Location: College of San Mateo

SSMC has presented 181 awards to local sustainability champions since 1999. Our Awards Program is an inspiring celebration and “must attend” event that pays tribute to those working to make our region truly sustainable.

Tickets are now available for our 26th Annual Awards Celebration and Auction on April 3 at 5:30 p.m at College of San Mateo! State Senator Josh Becker will emcee the evening with former Menlo Park Mayor Kirsten Keith, Vice Chair of SSMC.

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Experience California Native Gardens: Sustainable, Local, and Full of Life. Join our annual, self-guided, and free tour of private and public gardens within the CNPS-SCV chapter area, and discover biodiversity and the benefits of native plants for water and energy conservation. Register to attend and get the garden locations on gngt.org!

When: Saturday, April 12th 2025 and Sunday, April 13th 2025 from 10AM to 4PM

Venue / Location of the event: Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties

Sponsoring Organization: This is an event from CNPS Santa Clara Valley Chapter and UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara and San Mateo & San Francisco counties.

With the rainy season approaching, now is the perfect time to save on a new rain barrel! San Mateo County residents and businesses can get high-quality 50-gallon rain barrels for $80 each (pre-tax). Plus, qualifying customers can get up 100% of the cost covered with a rain barrel rebate.

Sales for pickup on Dec 7th in Hillsborough close on Nov 24th (this Sunday) at 11 PM PST
Sales for pickup on Dec 14th in San Carlos close on Dec 1st (next Sunday) at 11 PM PST

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A celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour – Featuring keynote speaker Doug Tallamy

Full Day Native Plant Conference:

November 16th, 2024
The Oakland Museum
10am-5pm

Half Day Native Plant Conference:

November 17th, 2024
Santa Clara University
1pm-5pm

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Where: 345 Shoreway Rd, San Carlos, CA 94070

When: Saturday May 3rd (10am-2pm)

Ask an Arborist tabling event will have SavATree’s residential arborists available to the Lyngso community to answer any questions relating to the health of the trees. Come with your questions and get your answers from a professional arborist!

SavATree is a leading provider of comprehensive tree care services. With over 30 years of experience, we specialize in arboricultural services including arborist consulting, tree pruning, tree removal, tree and shrub fertilization, insect, and disease management, and more. Our team of certified arborists is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the health, beauty, and safety of outdoor environments.

2024 GROWING NATIVES GARDEN TOUR APRIL 13-14

Visit California native gardens for free in Santa Clara Valley & the Peninsula.

When:
North: Sat. 4/13/24 10am – 4pm
South: Sun. 4/14/24 10am – 4pm

Register early at gngt.org

Hosted by Santa Clara Valley Chapter of California Native Plant Society and UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County.

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Carolands Garden Club Presents: “Road Trip in Bloom”

An NGC Small Standard Flower Show

When: May 9, 2024 @ 1:30 – 3:30p.m.

Open and Free to the Public – Guests Welcome

Location: San Mateo Garden Center, 605 Parkside Way, San Mateo, CA 94403

Contact Irene Steiner: 650-296-5380

Member of:
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Pacific Region Clubs, Inc.
California Garden Clubs, Inc.
Bay Ocean District

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