Blackberry Planting, Growing and Care - San Jose

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Date: February 8, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Contact: UC Master Gardeners, Santa Clara County, CA

Sponsor: Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Dept.

Event Details

Curious about growing your own Blackberries at home? Come join Master Gardener Jim Bell who will discuss selecting, planting, trellising, harvesting and pruning for the next year’s harvest! Then, join us in our Berry Patch where we will give a planting, pruning, and general care demonstration that will illustrate how easy growing your own Blackberries can be!

Note – As this class is held in our orchard, a forecast of Significant Rain or Standing Water will postpone the class until Saturday February 22nd. Please check back on this event posting on Friday February 7th for an update on class confirmation.

Location: Martial Cottle Park - UC Master Gardener Parcel: 5283 Snell Ave, San Jose, CA 95136

Presenter(s) : UC Master Gardener Jim Bell

Registration: None

Cost: Free

Participants should wear closed-toed shoes, layered clothing and a hat, as the class is held outdoors.

Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow time to park and sign in.

Note: The Park charges $6.00 for parking, or park closer to our area on Chynoweth Avenue near Vauxhall Circle for free.

Operated in partnership with the Santa Clara County Parks & Recreation Department.

University of California Agriculture & Natural Resources (UC ANR) is an equal opportunity provider.

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