Educational Classes & Events
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All programs listed below are held at the Kohl Pumphouse in San Mateo Central Park.
Enter at 9th & Palm Avenues, follow path to iron dog statue. Go through white gates to the left of the statue, and the Pumphouse is behind the Victorian fountain. Nursery/Greenhouse* Plant Sales REGULAR HOURS
*Become an SMAS member and receive a 10% discount in addition to supporting San Mateo Central Park. |
MAY 2018
Sunday, May 20th
CREATING SACRED SPACE IN THE GARDEN with Arete Nicholas
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The human need to create a quiet, peaceful place in the garden for contemplation, reflection, writing or meditation is as old as the garden itself and is exemplified both in literature and history. Early civilizations designated certain areas in gardens as sanctuaries or protected space and bounded them with markers, fences and walls. Arete will discuss how to locate the ideal spot(s) in your garden and then how to enhance that special area by adding plantings and other elements and symbols that will appeal to all the senses. She will also share some of her garden design approaches to honoring the sacred in our everyday lives. She will also discuss how to make your protected space deeply personal and significant to you. You will leave this seminar with a double shot of ideas and enthusiasm for creating a new sacred space or perhaps renewing an old one! |
SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS - 2018
JUNE 2018
Sunday, June 3rd
GETTING STARTED WITH BACKYARD CHICKENS - with Chris Montenegro & Elizabeth Tun Zan
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Are you interested in having a daily supply of fresh, organic eggs from your own flock hens? In this introductory class, local urban chicken farmers from San Mateo will share with you valuable insights on how to start your own flock and create a happy home for your hens to thrive.
Sol Roots Email: info@solroots.org Website: solroots.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sol-Roots-103795386885911 |
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Master Gardener Plant Clinic
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 bag to carry your sample. If you suspect insect damage, try to include some of the insects so they can be correctly identified. http://ucanr.org/sites/MGsSMSF/ |
Sunday, June 10th
PAINTED GARDEN ROCKS - with Carrie Ewing of Tiny Gardens & Treasures
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Nonmembers: $30
Create 3 adorable painted rocks for your outdoor or patio garden. Variety of sizes and shapes of rocks offered with outdoor paints and patterns. Think ladybugs, turtles, owls, butterflies, houses, and more! Bring your artistic imagination. Register online or call 650-579-0536 x3.
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Tiny Gardens & Treasures
Hobby gone wild is how Carrie Ewing started her handmade homegoods business. Beginning with fairy gardens, the first one was a 12 foot circle garden at SMAS, then Fairy Garden workshops,and custom design tiny gardens with Filoli Flower Show entries for the 3rd year and the San Mateo County Fair. In addition to designing the gardens, tiny elements are added like handmade wool mushrooms, bees, flowers, bird nests, chicks on sticks for planters plus ceramic and twig furniture along with found and purchased objects. Creating these tiny scenarios sparks my imagination. If interested in my custom designed miniature gardens or fairy garden themed workshops/parties contact me.
Facebook page: Tiny Gardens & Treasures Carrie Ewing email: tinygarden&treasures@gmail.com
Hobby gone wild is how Carrie Ewing started her handmade homegoods business. Beginning with fairy gardens, the first one was a 12 foot circle garden at SMAS, then Fairy Garden workshops,and custom design tiny gardens with Filoli Flower Show entries for the 3rd year and the San Mateo County Fair. In addition to designing the gardens, tiny elements are added like handmade wool mushrooms, bees, flowers, bird nests, chicks on sticks for planters plus ceramic and twig furniture along with found and purchased objects. Creating these tiny scenarios sparks my imagination. If interested in my custom designed miniature gardens or fairy garden themed workshops/parties contact me.
Facebook page: Tiny Gardens & Treasures Carrie Ewing email: tinygarden&treasures@gmail.com
Saturday, June 16th
ROSE GARDEN VOLUNTEER TRAINING
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Training consists of an introduction and lecture followed by hands on training in the Rose Garden. At completion, you will be given a green vest that will identify you as a Rose Garden Volunteer. You will then be able to work in the garden at your convenience provided you wear your vest. We ask that you commit to volunteering a minimum of 4 hours/month. You must be a member of the San Mateo Arboretum Society. You may join on June 16 or at www.SanMateoArboretum.org. Bring garden clippers & gloves. Register online at: www.sanmateoarboretum.org/classes--events.html or contact: suecarder@me.com or call 650-574-1677 (H).
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JULY 2018
Sunday, July 1st
ORCHIDS 101: HOW NOT TO KILL THEM with Dennis Olivis
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AUGUST 2018
Sunday, August 5th
NEW IDEAS FOR TERRARIUMS with Carrie Ewing
- 1:00 - 2:30pm
- FREE
Visit the world of new terrariums - new shapes, sizes, and plant material to enhance your home or office space. The basic requirements for planting terrariums will be demonstrated and a variety of examples on display and for sale. The possibilities of added and found objects can create a message or theme to terrariums. Join us for a free seminar to learn how to update new terrariums.
Tiny Gardens & Treasures
Hobby gone wild is how Carrie Ewing started her handmade homegoods business. Beginning with fairy gardens, the first one was a 12 foot circle garden at SMAS, then Fairy Garden workshops,and custom design tiny gardens with Filoli Flower Show entries for the 3rd year and the San Mateo County Fair. In addition to designing the gardens, tiny elements are added like handmade wool mushrooms, bees, flowers, bird nests, chicks on sticks for planters plus ceramic and twig furniture along with found and purchased objects. Creating these tiny scenarios sparks my imagination. If interested in my custom designed miniature gardens or fairy garden themed workshops/parties contact me.
Facebook page: Tiny Gardens & Treasures Carrie Ewing email: tinygarden&treasures@gmail.com
Hobby gone wild is how Carrie Ewing started her handmade homegoods business. Beginning with fairy gardens, the first one was a 12 foot circle garden at SMAS, then Fairy Garden workshops,and custom design tiny gardens with Filoli Flower Show entries for the 3rd year and the San Mateo County Fair. In addition to designing the gardens, tiny elements are added like handmade wool mushrooms, bees, flowers, bird nests, chicks on sticks for planters plus ceramic and twig furniture along with found and purchased objects. Creating these tiny scenarios sparks my imagination. If interested in my custom designed miniature gardens or fairy garden themed workshops/parties contact me.
Facebook page: Tiny Gardens & Treasures Carrie Ewing email: tinygarden&treasures@gmail.com
SEPTEMBER 2018
Sunday, September 9th
FANTASTIC BULBS - with Bill the Bulb Baron
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Bill has been hybridizing narcissus and amaryllis for 35 years lives in Moss Landing. He sells them at local farmers markets and by mail order through his website, and will have bulbs for sale after the lecture.
www.billthebulbbaron.com billthebulbbaron@aol.com,
www.billthebulbbaron.com billthebulbbaron@aol.com,
OCTOBER 2018
Sunday October 7th
Beautiful Alternatives to Lawns - with Deva Luna of Earthcare Landscaping
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This photo-filled presentation inspires with ideas and practical step-by-step instructions from a professional landscaper, so you can transform your lawn to a beautiful drought tolerant garden.
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Sustainable Landscape Designer Deva Luna has a degree from Davis in "Plants and Art" and currently works for EarthCare Landscaping in Cupertino. She lives in the San Jose east foothills with a huge garden, 40 chickens and a love of sharing what she's learned as a garden coach and landscaper. Her interests include edible and medicinal plants, grafting fruit trees, greywater, art cars, and quirky yard art!
Earthcare Landscaping: 408-871-2792; Deva@earthcareland.com
Earthcare Landscaping: 408-871-2792; Deva@earthcareland.com
Sunday, October 14th
SUCCULENT TOPPED PUMPKINS - with Carrie Ewing of Tiny Gardens & Treasures
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Nonmembers: $35 per pumpkin
Celebrate the Fall Season by creating a succulent topped pumpkin centerpiece. You bring a 6-8 inch wide uncarved pumpkin with stem on and we will supply instruction, a variety of succulents and other natural materials, glue supplies and accessories you will need to create a beautiful fall decoration. Register online or call 650-579-0536 x3.
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Tiny Gardens & Treasures
Hobby gone wild is how Carrie Ewing started her handmade homegoods business. Beginning with fairy gardens, the first one was a 12 foot circle garden at SMAS, then Fairy Garden workshops,and custom design tiny gardens with Filoli Flower Show entries for the 3rd year and the San Mateo County Fair. In addition to designing the gardens, tiny elements are added like handmade wool mushrooms, bees, flowers, bird nests, chicks on sticks for planters plus ceramic and twig furniture along with found and purchased objects. Creating these tiny scenarios sparks my imagination. If interested in my custom designed miniature gardens or fairy garden themed workshops/parties contact me.
Facebook page: Tiny Gardens & Treasures Carrie Ewing email: tinygarden&treasures@gmail.com
Hobby gone wild is how Carrie Ewing started her handmade homegoods business. Beginning with fairy gardens, the first one was a 12 foot circle garden at SMAS, then Fairy Garden workshops,and custom design tiny gardens with Filoli Flower Show entries for the 3rd year and the San Mateo County Fair. In addition to designing the gardens, tiny elements are added like handmade wool mushrooms, bees, flowers, bird nests, chicks on sticks for planters plus ceramic and twig furniture along with found and purchased objects. Creating these tiny scenarios sparks my imagination. If interested in my custom designed miniature gardens or fairy garden themed workshops/parties contact me.
Facebook page: Tiny Gardens & Treasures Carrie Ewing email: tinygarden&treasures@gmail.com
NOVEMBER 2018
Sunday, November 4th
VERTICAL GARDENS USING SUCCULENTS - with Zana Lugo
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Learn all about vertical gardening. How to make and care for your vertical garden, what plants work best, different vertical gardens shapes and sizes, and seasonal gardening ideas. Zana will bring a selection of plants and various types of vertical garden frames for purchase. Wood frames in the shape of heart or letters are really popular. www.peaceloveplant.com
Zana Lugo is the owner of Peace Love Plant. She sells unique and rare succulents and succulent arrangements. You can see her work at various businesses around San Mateo and Burlingame. She sells her creations at various Farmer's Markets and Street Festivals through out the year. "I love working with succulents, every plant and arrangement is a living piece of art." Sharing the beauty of gardening and the unique qualities of succulents is her passion.
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DECEMBER 2018
Sunday, December 2nd
WREATH WORKSHOP
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11:00 - 12:15pm
Nonmembers: $35 per wreath
Greens, frame and ribbon will be supplied. Bring your imagination, pruning shears & gloves. By using colorful greens and cuttings from San Mateo Central Park, you will be able to create a one-of-a-kind beautiful wreath. This is a family activity appropriate for all ages. Register online or call 650-579-0536 x3
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