Mark Your Calendar for Demonstration Garden Events at COC

Join the Master Gardeners at the County Operations Center Demonstration Garden for monthly gardening and sustainability talks on the first Wednesday of every month from noon to 12:30 p.m. and enjoy some of the seasonal harvest available.

Feb. 1 - Microgreens

Join Master Gardener Dawn Standke as she shows you how to grow tasty microgreens in a matter of days with just a few items from your kitchen, potting soil and seeds. Microgreens are easy to grow and are fun for kids to watch and learn from. You can harvest microgreens when they are 3 to 4 inches tall. Sprinkle them on salad, add them to a sandwich, or blend in a smoothie.

March 1 - Pollinators

Experts DeLayne Harmon and Marsha Cook will teach you about our local pollinator population and the plants we can incorporate to help them flourish. From bees to butterflies and the plants themselves, they will cover all your questions. And they’ll offer planting suggestions to help creatures great and small.

April 5 - Friendly Inclusive Gardening

Join Master Gardener Stephen Cantú as he shows you how gardening is inclusive, friendly, and accessible for all ages and abilities.

May 3 - Summer Container Gardening

Get your hands dirty planting your own summer container garden. Master Gardener Heather Holland will give you all the water-saving tips to keep your plants thriving through the hot season.

June 7 - Trees

Trees are “AC” and can shade your home, reducing the need to crank that electricity. Learn about trees that grow well in San Diego region and determine where a tree will grow best in your yard.

The Demonstration Garden is the courtyard outside 5520 Overland Ave., San Diego.