Welcome to the San Mateo Arboretum SocietySMAS is a “member and volunteer powered” organization dedicated to the preservation of San Mateo’s rich horticultural heritage. Our headquarters and most of our activities are focused around the Kohl Pump House area in Central Park.
Our mission is horticultural education and our passion is connecting people and plants to enhance the community.
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Central Park Centennial Exhibit
Central Park was founded in 1922. To commemorate the park's 100th anniversary, SMAS is hosting an exhibit in the Kohl Pumphouse. For more details, see the Centennial Exhibit page.
2023 INFORMATION ON THE CLASSES & EVENTS PAGE
SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 12, 2023 HOME COMPOSTING SEMINAR
Hours for the event are 1:00am to 3:00pm
READ THE DESCRIPTION AND REGISTER ON THE CLASSES PAGE
SEMINARS ARE ON ZOOM and SMALL IN-PERSON GROUPS!
The San Mateo Arboretum Society (SMAS) is in full swing with their seminars and workshops. The Small In-Person Groups are depending on Covid. You can sign-up on this website. For those viewing on Zoom, a day before an event you will receive an E-mail with the link and meeting ID..
SMAS is now presenting the recordings from the ZOOM Seminars and Workshops. Click Here to go the page where you will find the links to the recordings.
Go to the Newsletter Page and read about what has been going on!
If you are interested in learning what SMAS has planned,
sign-up for our monthly E-Mail Blast.
Click Here to get to signup for the E-Mail blast.
Tribute Bricks
Celebrate a special occasion or memory of a loved one among the flowers and heritage trees of San Mateo's Central Park.
Purchase engraved, personalized bricks for permanent placement along the pathway in the Butterfly-Hummingbird Garden has now been expanded to the Rose Garden.
All bricks will be installed at different phases. SMAS cannot guarantee the exact location of the brick(s) andor time of installation. Donors will be notified when installation is complete. Cancellation fees may apply. Your purchase is fully deductable.
Questions: Call 650-579-0536 x0
Did you miss out on the FUN?
A group of VERY talented people joined the Rose Pruning event in the Central Park Rose Garden.on January 21st. The weather cooperated giving all a beautiful day to tend to the roses.
THANKS to all who attended and supported the San Mateo Arboretum to help make the Rose Garden ready for another spectacular display this year!
THANKS for the addition of new photos from the Rose Pruning event!
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NEWS FROM THE GREENHOUSE
Our very creative and talented volunteers are at it again. They are busy creating mini crafts that make excellent small gifts for Valentine's Day. Stop in and brighten up your home or workplace with these creations or give one to friends or loved ones.
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If you haven't been to the park or our Greenhouses recently, you are missing out on the wonderful plants for sale and the beauty of the Butterfly Hummingbird Garden... enjoy the photos and come to see us and the gardens soon!
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NURSERY SALE HOURS
Saturday & Sunday noon - 3:00pm
Saturday & Sunday noon - 3:00pm
Access: Access to the Nursery/Greenhouse is through the North Gate (5th Avenue side of the property).
SMAS accepts donations of plants and pots.
However, SMAS no longer accepts chemicals such as synthetic fertilizers or pest insecticides. SMAS has been using organic materials for a few years. You can take to these items to the San Mateo County Toxic Waste Drop Off, 32 Tower Road. You must have an appointment. They are open Thursday, Friday, Saturday only.
However, SMAS no longer accepts chemicals such as synthetic fertilizers or pest insecticides. SMAS has been using organic materials for a few years. You can take to these items to the San Mateo County Toxic Waste Drop Off, 32 Tower Road. You must have an appointment. They are open Thursday, Friday, Saturday only.
NEWS FROM THE MASTER GARDENERS
Master Gardener Plant Clinics will return to SMAS
March 5, 2023, noon - 3pm.
The Master Gardeners will be available to answer your questions from general information to advice about specific problems. You bring samples of your problem plants for better diagnosis. If you suspect insect damage, try to include some of the insects so they can be correctly identified.
http://smsf-mastergardeners.ucanr.edu/plant-clinics/
Other Master Gardeners Free Plant Clinics for 2023:
Sundays: 03/05, 04/02, 05/07, 0604, 07/09, 09/10, 10/01, 11/05
Their website is: https://smsf-mastergardeners.ucanr.edu
http://smsf-mastergardeners.ucanr.edu/plant-clinics/
Other Master Gardeners Free Plant Clinics for 2023:
Sundays: 03/05, 04/02, 05/07, 0604, 07/09, 09/10, 10/01, 11/05
Their website is: https://smsf-mastergardeners.ucanr.edu
The link to subscribe to the MG Newsletter: https://smsf-mastergardeners.ucanr.edu/newsletter/
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SMAS is always looking for volunteers with every thype of skill you can imagine! Whether you love playing in the dirt, teaching our youth, have a talent for making plants thrive, handy around the house, creative.
Come and show off your talents! |
Thank you to MC, professional graphic designer (and fun loving gardener) for sharing her talent with us on our volunteer flyer. Creativity and a green thumb, how can you go wrong? Contact number is 650-596-0596
Speaking of our volunteers... the nursery hosted volunteers from Backblaze for work party in October as part of their wellness initiative. They did a fantastic job of cleaning and tidying the nursery to prepare for the winter rains. Backblaze is a cloud storage company located in downtown San Mateo. We are lucky to have them so close as they are great supporters of SMAS.
MOVING FORWARD...
The Pumphouse Renovation has been completed! Through our fundraising SMAS was able to refresh the building with new floors, fresh paint, complete modern kitchen, functional window coverings, ceiling fans and lighting, an AV System, and more. This was a labor of love for the organization and commitment to the City of San Mateo, in particular the Parks and Rec Department.
As we move forward, our fundraising goal is to "refresh" the SMAS Greenhouses. Our volunteers are providing amazing plants and show them in 60+ year old buildings. Just imagine what could be possible with updated watering, allocation of space, and more.
We are also going to be fundraising for two new entry trellises in the Rose Garden. There will be more to come on this fundraising as we receive more details.
Check back to learn about our plans and how you might help.
As we move forward, our fundraising goal is to "refresh" the SMAS Greenhouses. Our volunteers are providing amazing plants and show them in 60+ year old buildings. Just imagine what could be possible with updated watering, allocation of space, and more.
We are also going to be fundraising for two new entry trellises in the Rose Garden. There will be more to come on this fundraising as we receive more details.
Check back to learn about our plans and how you might help.
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For their ongoing support of the San Mateo Arboretum Society, we give special thanks to:
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NEW at SMAS
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A portion of the gardens around the historic Kohl Pumphouse are being renovated by several of our amazing volunteers! The area just south of the greenhouses is being renovated and will hold a Demo Shade Garden. The volunteers will propagate the plants and will make them available in the nursery for sale.
The two Demo Gardens, Sun and Shade, provide visitors with visual ideas for their own gardens. Be sure to visit this summer! |
COVID 19 UPDATE, 2022
The SMAS Board has re-evaluated access days to the Greenhouse and Nursery.
Still with the dynamic nature of the situation, the change to the SMAS policy is:
The SMAS Board is following guidelines suggested by the City of San Mateo.
Still with the dynamic nature of the situation, the change to the SMAS policy is:
- The nursery is open on Saturdays and Sundays,
noon-3 pm, weather permitting - The houseplant and orchid greenhouses are open. HOWEVER access to the greenhouses may be limited to reduce congestion inside
- Payment forms are credit, debit cards, or Apple Pay - NO CASH OR CHECKS
The SMAS Board is following guidelines suggested by the City of San Mateo.
Host Your Event at the Arboretum
Summer in the SMAS Central Park Rose Garden
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Winter in the SMAS Central Park was busy! The trained Rose Volunteers prune all of the rose bushes, and add compost and mulch to all the garden beds. Now the Rose Volunteers are busy weeding and deadheading the 100+ roses.
This tedious work that the SMAS Rose Volunteers provide that make for a beautiful spot in SM Central Park for the community and visitors to enjoy! The roses are in full bloom and offer GREAT photo opportunities as well as a peaceful place to sit and enjoy nature. |
Grow with Us
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As a fully “member and volunteer powered” organization, we invite you to participate in our ongoing efforts, as follows:
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Nursery/Greenhouse Plant Sales
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ACCESS: Access to the Nursery/Greenhouse is through the North Gate (5th Avenue side of the property).
REGULAR HOURS
HOLIDAY CLOSURE
RAIN Due to rain the open times may occasionally need to be different than above, so don’t hesitate to call us before coming.
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