Gardens

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

Spotted: Burst of pink flowers brightens a May day

Atherton resident Laura Daschbach Pitchford spotted these pretty pink roses on a morning walk.

by Linda Hubbard
on May 20, 2026

Woodside-Atherton Garden Club Plant Sale set for May 9

The Woodside-Atherton Garden Club (WAGC) will hold its popular plant sale on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Woodside

by Contributed Content
on May 4, 2026

“Flowers for Your Garden” is topic on May 6

On Wednesday, May 6, 2026  from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, join the Menlo Park Library online for some advice on beautiful blooms. Get  tips on

by Contributed Content
on May 4, 2026