Upcoming SMAS Events Copyright 2010.  All rights reserved. 101 9th Avenue | San Mateo, CA 94401-4202 Tel. (650) 579-0536 Original Web Design by Vincent Lee Design, 2009; Ongoing maintenance by Peggy Aycinena, SMAS       2012 SMAS Educational Events FREE to the public on the first Sunday of each month. All programs are held at the Kohl Pumphouse in San Mateo Central Park. Enter at 9th & Palm  Plant Clinics     Master Gardener Plant Clinic: 11:30 am - 1 pm. FREE. Sunday, February 5, March 4, April 1, May 6: The Master Gardeners are available to answer your questions, from general information to advice about specific problems. You may bring samples of your plants for better diagnosis. Use a Ziploc or similar baggie to carry your sample. If you suspect insect damage, try to include some insects so they can be correctly identified.   Master Gardners website Sunday Garden Seminars All Sunday seminars are 1 - 3 pm. (Due to limited seating, please arrive by 1 pm.)   Sunday February 5, 1 - 3 pm: Flowers as Teachers.  FREE. We can learn and heal ourselves with the power of flowers as introduced by England's Dr. Edward Bach. Since the 1930's, people have been utilizing and understanding information regarding flowers' hold over us. Speakers will include Patricia Meyer (www.PatsGarden.com) and Penni Thorpe (www.HealingFlowerEnergies.com).     Sunday, March 4, 1 - 3 pm:  Getting to Know Your Bee's.  FREE. The speaker will be expert beekeeper Richard Baxter. (www.GoldenHarvestBees.com)     Sunday, April 1, 1 - 3 pm:  Beautiful, Well-Behaved Bamboo.  FREE. Bamboo expert Bob Steward will address this lovely garden option. (Bamboo.org)     Sunday, May 6, 1 - 3 pm:  Plant Propagation Made Easy.  FREE. Our speaker will be gardening expert James Kern. Join us!     Sunday, June 3, 1 - 3 pm:  Repotting Orchids when Horticulturally Challenged. An annual favorite from the Peninsula Orchid Society! And it's Free! (PenOrchidSoc.org)   Additional Events     The 2012 Winter Pruning of Central Park's Rose Garden. Saturday, January 14th, showcased this popular annual event!     About Us Events Greenhouse Join Us! Home About Us Events Greenhouse Join Us! Volunteer Home