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Spring Garden Market, April 13

Martial Cottle Park, San Jose
9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Join us for Spring Garden Market, our premier plant sale and sustainable gardening showcase. We will have thousands of tomato, pepper, flower, herb, and succulent seedlings for sale, plus talks by Master Gardeners, home garden advice, and much more! See Spring Garden Market for details.

Contact Us

UC Master Gardeners are here to help. There are many ways to find answers to your gardening questions.

Contact our Help Desk (via telephone, online, or in person)
Talk to us at one of our classes or events
Visit one of our gardens when UC Master Gardeners are present
Come to our annual Spring Garden Market or Fall Garden Markets
Browse our Garden Help pages

Upcoming Events

Want to learn more about gardening, chat with UC Master Gardeners, or catch our next plant sale? See our Events Calendar for upcoming talks, courses, and more.

Quarantines, Pests, Waterwise Tips

Fruit and Vegetable Quarantines

Asian Citrus Psyllid

There is currently one quarantine in effect in Santa Clara County, on citrus fruits and trees for the Asian Citrus Psyllid. See our Quarantine Information to learn more and view quarantine area map. Help contain the spread of this pest.

Waterwise Tips

Here are some useful tips and links for homeowners and gardeners who want to conserve water and manage their garden and landscape in a responsible manner. Learn about waterwise plants and gardening techniques, lawn replacement and rebate programs, gray water usage, and more.

Tips & Events

Spring Daffodils

See our current Tips & Events newsletter for seasonal information plus a handy list of upcoming events.

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