PADG Open Garden Saturdays - Palo Alto
The Palo Alto Demonstration Garden is open to the public every Saturday morning, from 10 am–noon, May through October, with Master Gardeners on site to answer your gardening questions.
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PADG Open Garden Saturdays - Palo Alto
The Palo Alto Demonstration Garden is open to the public every Saturday morning, from 10 am–noon, May through October, with Master Gardeners on site to answer your gardening questions.
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PADG Grow Your Best Summer Vegetables - Palo Alto
It's time to plant and care for your summer jewels, your warm-season vegetables, your most tasty tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash, and cucumbers. Learn how to water, feed, protect, and support your…
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STDG Plan Now For Growing Your Asian Vegetable Garden - Sunnyvale
The Bay Area's mild climate supports multiple seasons for growing a diverse number of Asian vegetables. Come and learn how to plan for and grow a variety of nutritious and delicious Asian Vegetables…
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1553 Berger Drive, Bldg 1
San Jose, CA 95112
United States
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To extend research-based knowledge and information on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices to the residents of California.