Gardens

Spotted: Pretty spring tulips in Menlo Park

Carolyn Ordoñez, emailed these two photos of pretty spring tulips blooming in Menlo Park. Says Carolyn: "The tulips started opening about two weeks early, just

by Linda Hubbard
on February 22, 2026

Spotted: Heart-shaped leaf in time for Valentine’s Day

InMenlo resident Robin Tobias keeps a sharp eye out for interesting things when on her morning dog walk. Today she stumbled upon this heart-shaped leaf

by Linda Hubbard
on February 13, 2026

“Selecting fruit trees” is Garden Talk on February 4

On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, join Menlo Park Library garden experts online and learn about the fruit tree varieties that

by Contributed Content
on February 2, 2026

Spotted: Budding flower on sunny winter day

Emails Robin Tobias: "Yes, spring is coming!" Photo by Robin Tobias (c) 2026

by Linda Hubbard
on January 24, 2026

Spotted: Beautiful flower speckled with dew drops

Emails Menlo Park resident Robin Tobias who snapped this photo: "Dreaming of spring..."  

by Linda Hubbard
on January 15, 2026

Get ready for your 2026 garden on January 7 — and look back at some 2025 garden views

Now is the time to prepare for your 2026 garden. The Menlo Park Library is offering a program of month-by-month tips for planting, caring and

by Linda Hubbard
on January 2, 2026

Integrated Pest Management is Garden Talk topic on December 3

On Wednesday, December 3, 2025 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, join the Menlo Park Library  online to learn how to manage pests in your garden

by Contributed Content
on December 1, 2025

Best garden books of 2025 is topic on November 5

On Wednesday, November 5, 2025 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, join Menlo Park Library staff via Zoom to learn about the best garden books of

by Contributed Content
on November 3, 2025

Compost, mulch and soil health class on November 1

On Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm, come to the Arrillaga Recreation Center, Juniper Room (700 Alma St, Menlo Park), for an

by Contributed Content
on October 30, 2025

Seed Swap at Menlo Park Library on October 18

On Saturday, October 18, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, come to the Menlo Park Library patio for a seed swap. Every gardener has extra

by Contributed Content
on October 15, 2025