Gardens

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

Last of the year free compost giveaway on October 17

On Friday, October 17, beginning at 7:00 am, it's your last chance of the year to grab some free compost while supplies last! Appointments are

by Contributed Content
on October 15, 2025

Menlo Park Rotarians and gardeners work together at Belle Haven Community Garden

On a bright afternoon in Menlo Park, Rotarians, gardeners, and neighbors gathered at the Belle Haven Community Garden to celebrate the thriving green space that

by Contributed Content
on September 6, 2025

California wildflowers is garden topic on September 3

On Wednesday, September 3, 2025 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, come to the Menlo Park Library (800 Alma St.) — or join online — to

by Contributed Content
on September 1, 2025

Menlo Park is enforcing ban on gas-powered gardening equipment

Menlo Park is now enforcing its ban on gas-powered leaf blowers and string trimmers under the City’s Zero Emission Landscaping Equipment (ZELE) Ordinance. The use

by Contributed Content
on August 17, 2025