Fall is the perfect time to plant a tree. City of Sacramento and Sacramento Tree Foundation are partnering to provide a workshop that shows how to select and site a water-wise tree, and then how to plant, water, and care for it during the establishment period. Sacramento’s urban forest provides benefits for everyone. Thoughtful selection... Read more »
You’re invited to our FREE 2018 CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY! It’s Free! It’s Fun! It’s got lots of activities to help you and your family with water efficiency. On Saturday, October 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., six water agencies are coming together for a huge open house.
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 »
Who knew yard debris and kitchen scraps could improve your soil? It’s true – composting reduces waste sent to the landfill, helps you create your own free fertilizer and saves water. Learn about bins, equipment and materials used in a variety of composting styles. Call 916-746-1550 or visit roseville.ca.us/explore to register; use code 00005900 Please register in... Read more »
New irrigation controllers and accessories will make adjustments to your irrigation schedule on a daily basis…improvements you’ll see in your landscaping and in your water use. From adding a sensor to your current controller to installing a new Wi-Fi based model you run from your phone, find out which option is best for you. Presenter:... Read more »
Healthy trees mean healthy neighborhoods. City of Sacramento and Sacramento Tree Foundation are partnering to provide workshops to show how to water trees, use rain barrels, and prune young shade trees for strong and attractive structure. Learn simple steps you can take now to help your young shade trees grow healthy and beautiful, and save... 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 »