Welcome to the San Mateo Arboretum Society
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SMAS 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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Visit our new webpage to see whats been going on around the Arboretum.
The Butterfly Hummingbird Garden renovation has been completed under the direction of Edward Pease, a Greenhouse Volunteer, and with the help from Grow San Mateo. This garden is located just north of the Central Park Rose Garden. The fairies have returned to their new homes! Visit the What's Going On page to see their return and the progress of the whole garden. Page can also be accessed also from the drop down menu at the top of the page. |
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A special thanks for the roses for the Rose Symposium on January 5th goes out to;
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Sunday, January 5, 2020
ROSE SYMPOSIUM
Rose expert, Stuart Dalton, will teach you how to shape your rose bushes to encourage beautiful profuse flowering with winter pruning and winter proper care. Following the talk and demo there is a hands on program in which you will have the opportunity to prune a container rose.. Bring pruning shears and gloves (preferably long gauntlet type).
Saturday, January 11, 2020
HELP PRUNE CENTRAL PARK'S ROSE GARDEN
Come to learn or share your expertise on how to prune roses. Heavy rain cancels. This is a free event in which you will contribute to the beautification of San Mateo’s beloved rose garden. No experience is necessary. Volunteers from the San Mateo Arboretum Society will be on hand to instruct beginners. There will be light refreshments. Dress warmly and bring pruning shears and gloves. Reservations are not required.
NEW WORKSHOP:
2020 INFORMATION ON THE CLASSES & EVENTS PAGE
Tribute Bricks
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Purchase engraved, personalized bricks for permanent placement along the pathway in the Butterfly-Hummingbird Garden has now been expanded to the Rose Garden. For more information or to order your brick(s),
Bronze bricks will be available soon. Look for information and pricing after the first of the year! |
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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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REGULAR HOURS
Due to rain 0ur open times may occasionally need to be different than above, so don’t hesitate to call us before coming.
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Host Your Event Here
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The historic Kohl Pumphouse and Victorian Garden are available for small group rental. For more information, click here.
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