Events
Australia: Mediterranean Down Under
Immerse yourself in Australia's horticulture and natural wonders!
Visit our Garden Tours page for more details!Australia: Mediterranean Down Under
October 17 - 31, 2024
Sydney, Perth, Margaret's River/Albany, Melbourne
Immerse yourself in Australia’s horticulture and natural wonders! Highlights include:
- Royal Botanical Gardens Sydney
- Royal Botanical Gardens Cranbourne
- Blue Mountains
- Flower market visits
- Wineries
- And much, much, much more!
Download the trip flyer here for more details.
Live Webinar + Q&A:
Cultivate Flavor - Grow Your Own Herbs and Spices
May 16, 2024, 7:00pm PT
Fee: $20
Say goodbye to the bland, store-bought spices gathering dust in the hidden corners of your pantry and instead, embrace the explosion of flavors from fresh homegrown herbs and spices. From their pungent punches to grassy notes, resinous richness, and peppery delights, fresh herbs and spices turn an everyday dish into a delicious masterpiece.
The good news is that many herbs and spices thrive year-round in pots on your patio or as permanent plants in your garden. In this captivating talk, Nan Sterman shares the secrets to growing your own garden herbs and spices. Discover how to “spice up” your garden with trees, shrubs, grasses, and more — a feast for your eyes that also tantalizes your taste buds.
Using Natives in the Garden
Thursday, May 16, 2024, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Rancho Sante Fe Senior Center
Native plants are what give our gardens a sense of place. These are also the plants best suited to our climate and soils, support native butterflies, bees, birds, and animals of all sorts, use the least water and are absolutely beautiful. As climate change progresses, more and more Baja native plants migrating north into our gardens, too. Join Nan for this presentation on how to create and care for your own native plant garden, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned green thumb.
Easy Seed Starting Online Course
Everything you need to know to start your vegetable garden from seed. You’ll learn the tips and techniques to go from seed to seedling to planting including:
- Preparing to plant your seeds
- Germinating your seeds
- Watering, fertilizing, and maintaining your young seedlings
- Successfully transplanting you seedlings to soil
- Caring for your newly planted seedlings
…And much more!
