• Cabrillo Plant Sale

    Cabrillo College Horticulture Center 6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA, United States

    Cabrillo College will hold its spring plant sale (with the Santa Cruz County CA Native Plants Society) on Saturday April 11, 2026 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Held jointly with the Santa Cruz California Native Plant Society. Where: Cabrillo College Horticulture Center (near 5000 building), 6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003. Parking/Access: Park at the bottom […]

  • Landscaping with Nature

    The Clubhouse at Aptos Knoll 600 Trout Gulch Rd,, Aptos, CA, United States
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    Join us this Saturday for a special gardening class led by guest speaker Lisa McAndrews, focusing on landscaping in harmony with nature. Discover practical, sustainable approaches to designing outdoor spaces that work with the natural environment rather than against it. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, this session will offer fresh inspiration and […]

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  • Soil 101 – Building Healthy, Living Soil

    The Clubhouse at Aptos Knoll 600 Trout Gulch Rd,, Aptos, CA, United States
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    Join us on Saturday, April 25th for Soil 101, a hands-on gardening class with Kerry from Garden and Bloom. Specializing in regenerative, organic practices, Kerry will guide you through the essentials of creating and restoring healthy soil—from the power of worm castings to simple DIY worm bins you can use at home. Learn how to […]

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  • UC Santa Cruz Spring Plant Sale

    Stock your garden with premium organic seedlings while supporting student education! Browse a huge variety of flowers, vegetables, herbs, and strawberries—all grown by UCSC Farm staff, students, and volunteers in our greenhouses. Proceeds support the Center for Agroecology’s hands-on learning programs. Full list of varieties coming soon. Special Perks: Friends of the Farm & Garden members: […]

  • Tomatoes! Grow Your Best Crop Yet!

    The Clubhouse at Aptos Knoll 600 Trout Gulch Rd,, Aptos, CA, United States
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    Join the Cruzers Garden Club on May 2nd for a lively and practical class all about tomatoes. Crista Jennings and Lyn Pearsel will be our guest speakers. They’ll share the essentials of planting, supporting, and caring for tomato plants to maximize flavor and yield. From choosing the right varieties to troubleshooting common issues, this session […]

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  • No Class on Mother’s Day

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    Happy Mother’s Day! Please note that there will be no garden class on Mother’s Day. We hope you enjoy a wonderful day celebrating and look forward to seeing you at our next class! 🌸

  • Botanical Lunch & Stroll

    Dream Inn Santa Cruz 175 W Cliff Drive,, Santa Cruz,, CA, United States

    Dream Inn Santa Cruz in partnership with K&D Landscaping will host a Botanical Lunch and Stroll, an immersive afternoon focused on sustainability, climate-appropriate plantings, and inspired outdoor design. Designed to foster meaningful dialogue and knowledge-sharing, the event will feature a thoughtfully curated experience set against the backdrop of Dream Inn’s oceanfront property. The event includes a […]

    $39.19
  • Bring the Pollinators In!

    The Clubhouse at Aptos Knoll 600 Trout Gulch Rd,, Aptos, CA, United States
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    Join the Cruzers Garden Club on May 16th for Bring in the Pollinators, a class focused on attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators to your garden. Learn how to choose the right plants, create inviting habitats, and support a healthy, balanced ecosystem that helps your garden flourish naturally. Perfect for gardeners of all levels […]

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  • Gardening Despite Fog and Salt

    The Clubhouse at Aptos Knoll 600 Trout Gulch Rd,, Aptos, CA, United States
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    Summer’s almost here… and here comes the fog! Gardening along the coast comes with unique challenges, but fog and salty air don’t have to limit the beauty and productivity of your garden. Come, join us, as CJ helps us explore practical tips, resilient plant choices, and creative techniques for thriving in cool, misty, salt-kissed conditions. […]

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  • A Tour of a Beautiful Garden and Potluck!

    Linda Joshua’s – Meet at Scotts Valley Market 14 Victor Square Ext,, Scotts Valley,, CA, United States

    Linda Joshua will be hosting a Garden Tour and Potluck Lunch at her beautiful home in Scotts Valley. Here’s the plan: Meet at 9:30am at the Scott’s Valley Market, 14 Victor Square (to carpool to the location about 3 miles away) Please look out for an email with the details and a sign-up sheet with […]

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