Recorded ZOOM Educational Seminars & Workshops
Winter Fairy Workshop (December 2020)
|
|
Create a roughly 6 inch diameter fairy scene.
You need glue, markers, plants, and any items you find in your yard or around your home to make the scene even more fun. |
Wreath Making (December 2020)
|
|
Use your imagination to create a one-of-a-kind beautiful wreath We will provide fresh colorful greens from San Mateo Central Park, a frame, wire, and embellishments , such as ribbon, cones, and more! All you need to provide is pruning sheers and gloves.
| ||
NOVEMBER 2020
Fall and Holiday Floral Arrangements with Liane Benedict
|
|
Liane Benedict, a certified floral designer, demonstrates how to create at least five different types of floral arrangements – from fall to holiday designs. Discover how to care for fresh-cut flowers and learn the tips, techniques, and tricks used by professional florists.
| ||
OCTOBER 2020
Succulent Topped Pumpkins with Zana Lugo
|
|
Celebrate the Fall Season by creating a succulent topped pumpkin centerpiece. Purchase a 6-8 inch wide uncarved pumpkin, variety of succulents and other natural materials - like moss, and glue then follow along with Zana Lugo (www.peaceloveplant.com) as she teaches you how to make a Succulent Topped Pumpkins.
We recommend your pumpkin have a flat top surface. Fantasy pumpkins also called Cinderella work very well and are usually available at Trader Joes & Sprouts. These types of pumpkins last a lot longer than a traditional carving pumpkin. |
SEPTEMBER 2020
Natural Pest Deterrent with Frank Niccoli
|
LINK TO THE ZOOM WEBINAROur speaker, Frank Niccoli, will look in-depth at the alternatives to using pesticides. We will examine the insects you will see in your garden and ask the question “To spray or not to spray?’’ Sometimes you cause more harm by spraying. Find out how to grow more veggies and care for your ornamental plants with beneficial insects, bio-rational pesticides, and good cultural management. |
Frank Niccoli has been a gardener for over 50 years. He was seven when his grandmother taught him the magic in seeds.
Frank has a degree in horticulture having studied at the Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and at the College of San Mateo. Frank also has a degree in Business Psychology and is an instructor in the Environmental Horticulture Dept at Foothill College
He is the past president of the founding chapter of the California Landscape Contractors Association and served on the Board for the Association of Professional Landscape Designers.
Frank has a degree in horticulture having studied at the Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and at the College of San Mateo. Frank also has a degree in Business Psychology and is an instructor in the Environmental Horticulture Dept at Foothill College
He is the past president of the founding chapter of the California Landscape Contractors Association and served on the Board for the Association of Professional Landscape Designers.
AUGUST 2020
Beauty of Bees with Elizabeth Newell
|
|
Elizabeth Newell is a former President of the Beekeeper's Guild of San Mateo County. Her website is almost live at www.humanebeeremoval.buzz
JULY 2020
Taking Cuttings for Propagation with Virginia Martin
|
During this presentation you will learn how to take the different types of plant cuttings for propagation. You will learn the best time to take cuttings and the steps required to collect, plant, and maintain cuttings for successful new plants. Tips and methods of preventing Damping off Disease will also be discussed. 
|
Virginia Martin was trained as a Master Gardener in 2006 by the University of California Cooperative Extension program.
Virginia has been propagating plants for many years. She has a ½ acre park-like garden at her home. With winter frost and animal damage she loses plants but they can easily be replaced by the stock of propagated plants she grows and keeps in the wings. She gives a class on propagation in the summer at our Gardening Education Center at the San Mateo Event Center. The abundance of plants propagated from the class are typically sold at the Spring Garden Market in April.
Virginia has been propagating plants for many years. She has a ½ acre park-like garden at her home. With winter frost and animal damage she loses plants but they can easily be replaced by the stock of propagated plants she grows and keeps in the wings. She gives a class on propagation in the summer at our Gardening Education Center at the San Mateo Event Center. The abundance of plants propagated from the class are typically sold at the Spring Garden Market in April.
