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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WINTERTIME GARDENING BLUES
Need a PICK-ME-UP from the shorter days, colder weather, and many more grey dreary day?
You could take advantage of this time of year to plan next year’s landscaping projects by spending the winter thumbing through gardening magazines and seed catalogs or visiting the SMAS to look at the Demo gardens.
Or you could fulfill your passion for gardening by gardening indoors! Indoor plants enhance the overall appearance of a space, at home or in the office AND they been shown to boost moods, increase creativity, reduce stress, and eliminate air pollutants — making for a healthier, happier environment!
You could take advantage of this time of year to plan next year’s landscaping projects by spending the winter thumbing through gardening magazines and seed catalogs or visiting the SMAS to look at the Demo gardens.
Or you could fulfill your passion for gardening by gardening indoors! Indoor plants enhance the overall appearance of a space, at home or in the office AND they been shown to boost moods, increase creativity, reduce stress, and eliminate air pollutants — making for a healthier, happier environment!
For Sale at the SMAS Nursery...
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SMAS has a room dedicated to house plants and one for Ordhids. Even with the COVID restrictions it is possible to purchase a house plants and orchids for your home or office.
The SMAS Vokunteers have been working hard to propagate, grow and pot a variety that are suited for homes and offices. 
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How about some "Jewelry" for the Home or Office?
These beautiful creations are made by our talented volunteer, Carmen! This living art can brighten up any home or workspace and takes little maintenance! They require bright, indirect light and a misting once a week. These make wonderful pick-me-up gifts for yourself, friends, or co-workers. Make these the jewelry for your home and office. |
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
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SEMINARS ARE ON ZOOM!
The San Mateo Arboretum Society (SMAS) is in full swing with their seminars and workshops. The format will be web-based, NOT at the SMAS Pumphouse. You can sign-up on this website and several days before an event you will receive an E-mail with the link, meeting ID, and password information.
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SMAS is now presenting the recording from the ZOOM Seminars and Workshops. Click Here to go the page where you will find the links to the recordings.
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2021 INFORMATION ON THE CLASSES & EVENTS PAGE
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FEBRUARY 14, 2021
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HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR SOIL with Terry Lyngso
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MARCH 07, 2021
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BUILD 25 INITIATIVE: Local Proactive Solutions to the Climate Crisis & Nature Deficit Disorder with The California Native Garden Foundation
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Master Gardeners Plant Clinic via ZOOM
Sunday, Feb 7, 2021 - 11 - 12:30 pm
Have a plant, pest or gardening question? Ask a Master Gardener at a plant clinic offered via Zoom. In addition to questions submitted in advance, panelists will invite live questions from attendees, time permitting. If you don’t have a question, simply join us for some informative and lively garden talk! Registration is required: Please click here to register and submit any questions and photos. You will receive the Zoom link in advance of the clinic date.
Have a plant, pest or gardening question? Ask a Master Gardener at a plant clinic offered via Zoom. In addition to questions submitted in advance, panelists will invite live questions from attendees, time permitting. If you don’t have a question, simply join us for some informative and lively garden talk! Registration is required: Please click here to register and submit any questions and photos. You will receive the Zoom link in advance of the clinic date.
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 in the spring! |
The Zoetic Tapestry Project - 2021
Starting December 13, 2020 through the end of March, The Zoetic Tapestry art display will be closed. The SMAS Pumphouse will be undergoing some additional renovation during this period of time. Check back for more news
COVID 19 UPDATE, 2020
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 the guidelines suggested by the City of San Mateo.
Still with the dynamic nature of the situation, the change to the SMAS policy is:
- Effective December 5, the nursery is open on Saturdays and Sundays 11-1 weather permitting
- The greenhouses are NOT open HOWEVER access to the Greenhouses at this time is limited to one person at a time
- All visitors MUST wear masks
- Number of visitors allowed inside the gates will be limited and monitored by a SMAS volunteer
- Payment forms are credit, debit cards, or Apple Pay - NO CASH
The SMAS Board is following the guidelines suggested by the City of San Mateo.
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Visit our new webpage to see whats been going on around the Arboretum.
The demo garden has been pruned and new plants added thanks to Kevin & Julie While the Greenhouses and Nursery were closed, the Greenhouse volunteers wasted no time to update the inventory of plants at SMAS. There are even some new and rare plants that have not been available before at SMAS. |
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Winter in the SMAS Central Park Rose Garden
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Winter in the SMAS Central Park is busy! The trained Rose Volunteers are preparing to prune all of the rose bushes, and add compost and mulch to all the garden beds. If you are interested in being trained to be a Rose Garden Volunteer please contact SMAS.
It is also the time for the Rose Garden Chair to evaluate what roses did not fair well and find appropriate replacements. These new roses will be posted on the website and their locations noted. It is 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! |
Tribute Bricks
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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. For more information or to order your brick(s), |
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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.
PLEASE NOTE: ACCESS TO THE GREENHOUSES AT THIS TIME IS LIMITED TO ONE PERSON AT A TIME. ACCESS REQUIRES THE INDIVIDUAL TO CONTINUE WEARING THEIR MASK AND TO PUT ON GLOVES.
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Host Your Event Here
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Due to COVID-19 there are restrictions for renting the historic Kohl Pumphouse and Victorian Garden. The facility is NOT available for any rentals. As COVID restrictions are lifted information on the new policies will be listed on the website.
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