Master Gardener Tour 2011

June rain is highly unusual for the San Francisco Bay Area. This is the month that non-irrigated lawns begin to dry up and non-native plants start to gasp for water. A growing consciousness about water conservation and preservation of native habitats has sent many gardeners in the direction of landscaping with drought tolerant and native plant materials.

Where do you go for advice and inspiration?

UCCE Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
Educational Garden Tour
& Plant Sale
Saturday, June 18, 2011
10am - 4pm

Tickets $25 in advance, $30 on tour day
www.MasterGardenerTour.org

Learn how seven homeowners on the San Francisco Peninsula built water-wise gardens that are attractive, practical, easy to maintain, and a joy to be in.

Master Gardener volunteers will be on hand to answer questions about irrigation, composting, plant selection, hillside gardening, alternatives to turf, and growing fruits and vegetables. In addition, low-water plants will be for sale at one garden.