Join us and learn about caring for your trees during a drought using low-water landscaping techniques! Discover the magic of mulching, slow-watering strategies, and more. The wet weather we’ve gotten recently is certainly welcome, but these low-water methods for tree care remain useful for our hot, dry summer climate.

Open gardens are informal events where you roam the gardens, watch what we are doing, see what we are growing and ask questions. Got garden problems?  Bring them to the 'Ask the Master Gardeners' table. All areas are staffed with Master Gardeners: grapes, herbs, fruit trees, citrus, vegetables, berries, composting, water-efficient landscape gardens. At 10 AM watch... Read more »

Friends of the UC Davis Arboretum, holds plant sales at the Arboretum Teaching Nursery, offering hundreds of different kinds of uncommon garden plants that have been locally grown, including the Arboretum All-Stars, our top recommended plants for Central Valley gardens. If you are converting your lawn to a low-water landscape or are interested in including more... Read more »

One of the first things you need to plan once you’ve decided what you want to grow in your yard is irrigation. Drip irrigation is one of the most efficient methods of watering, and in this hands-on workshop, you will learn the basic concepts of drip irrigation, the basic tools you need for your system... Read more »

Imagine the delicious tomatoes, adundant zuchinni and mouth-watering melons you can grow in your own garden this summer. It's not a dream - come learn how to make your veggie garden yield beautiful, huge crops. The first 90 minutes will be an exclusive demonstration and talk with our resident plant expert and Nursery Manager, Taylor... Read more »

Mature trees increase the quality of life for everyone by providing environmental, aesthetic, and economic benefits to our community. Join Rancho Cordova City Arborist Lori Murphy as she presents important ways to care for mature trees by watering, pruning, and inspecting regularly for pests, diseases, and other stress factors. This workshop is free and all... Read more »

The Citrus Heights Water District presents a three-hour workshop that covers River-Friendly Landscaping principals, which are based on the watershed approach to reduce water use and wasteful run off while improving landscape health. Attendees learn how to: Infuse their personal artistic style into a beautiful outdoor space. Design a water- wise irrigation system to ensure a... Read more »

A ReScape California WaterSmart Workshop for the City of West Sacramento: A three-hour workshop that addresses the needs of those who have and haven't replaced their lawns with water-wise ornamental landscapes. Using River-Friendly principles. Attendees receive a printed copy of “A Seasonal Guide to Keep Your Eco-Friendly Landscape Looking Great.” You Will Learn: What to do on a seasonal... Read more »