Gardens

Free bilingual composting workshop on October 7 in Atherton

The Town of Atherton invites residents, landscapers, and gardeners to the Compost Hub (Holbrook-Palmer Park, 150 Watkins Ave.) on Wednesday, October 7 from 6:00 to

by Contributed Content
on October 5, 2026

Perennial Edibles is Garden Talk on October 7

On Wednesday, October 7, 2026 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, join the Menlo Park Library online for some great gardening advice. Gardening experts will share

by Contributed Content
on October 3, 2026

Share seeds at Menlo Park Library on September 26

The Menlo Park Library is  holding a Seed Share event on Saturday, September 26. Drop by between 10:00 am and 12:30 pm to pick up

by Contributed Content
on September 21, 2026

Learn about growing California Perennials on September 2

On Wednesday, September 2, 2026 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, join the Menlo Park Library via Zoom to learn about California Perennials. Register online. The

by Contributed Content
on August 29, 2026

How you can help protect Menlo Park’s heritage trees

Did you know that Menlo Park has thousands of trees — and that many are protected? You can help preserve Menlo Park's urban canopy by

by Contributed Content
on August 16, 2026

Find out about “Fall Crops to Grow Now” on August 5

On Wednesday, August 5, 2026 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, join the Menlo Park Library online to learn about easy-to-grow veggies for the fall —

by Contributed Content
on August 1, 2026

“Seed Saving” is Garden Talk topic on July 1

On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, join the Menlo Park Library online to learn how to save and store seeds from

by Contributed Content
on June 29, 2026

Growing garden herbs is topic on June 6 at Menlo Park Library

On Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 10:30 to 12:30 pm, come to the patio at the Menlo Park Library (800 Alma St.) for a special

by Contributed Content
on June 2, 2026

“Citrus tree care” is garden topic on June 3

On Wednesday, June 3, 2026 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, master gardeners Lisa Putnam and Kathleen Putnam — “The Putnam Sisters” — will talk about

by Contributed Content
on May 31, 2026

Beware of poisonous mushrooms in Menlo Park and surrounding areas

In early May while tending the garden of my home in Menlo Park, I came across two nondescript mushrooms emerging from the mulch. “Toadstools,” I

by Elliot Krane
on May 24, 2026