California Native Plants for Habitat Gardening
Roseville Utility Exploration Center 1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd, Roseville, CA, United StatesIn this workshop, you will view a colorful selection of native plants and learn how they can be utilized in your garden to provide beauty and create habitat places for birds, butterflies, bees and other wild creatures to live, find food, and reproduce. Registration is required at: https://bit.ly/3L8c7t6
Open Garden
Fair Oaks Horticulture Center 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks, CA, United StatesOpen gardens are informal FREE events where you roam the gardens, watch what we are doing, see what we are growing and ask questions. Bring samples of your problem plants, mystery pests and questions to the “Ask the Master Gardeners” information table. Get one-on-one advice based on the most recent research-based sustainable practices. All areas... Read more »
Drought Tree Care
Roseville Utility Exploration Center 1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd, Roseville, CA, United StatesTrees are the super-stars of our gardens and the ecosystems around us. They enhance our landscapes aesthetically by providing beauty and interest, ecologically by producing food and shelter for wildlife, and environmentally by providing shade and reducing ambient air temperatures. This presentation will cover how drought stress affects trees, what to look for when assessing... Read more »
Irrigation 101: Water Efficiency
Learn irrigation basics at free workshops Green Acres watering seminars cover drip conversions, technology upgrades and more How much water do tomatoes really need? When is the best time to irrigate? (And why is watering so complicated?) We all have water-related questions and it’s no wonder. Irrigation ranks right up there among the most confusing... Read more »
Water Wise Garden Showcase
City of Sacramento - Department of Utilities 1395 35th Ave, Sacramento, CACity Department of Utilities staff are inviting people to an event on July 22, called the "Water Wise Garden Showcase," to learn about gardening and watering wisely. The showcase will feature experts on efficient irrigation practices, landscape designers, plant nurseries and information on City water-saving rebates. The event is from 9 to 11 a.m. at... Read more »
Pruning and Care of Fruit Trees in the Summer
Sherwood Demonstration Garden 6699 Campus Drive, PlacervilleCome out to the beautiful and educational Sherwood Demonstration Garden to learn the benefits of summer fruit tree pruning: what to prune in the summer vs winter, the reasoning, creating fruitful trees, and more. In this informative class for beginners as well as intermediate learners, different pruning techniques will be demonstrated along with general fruit... Read more »
Harvest Day
Fair Oaks Horticulture Center 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks, CA, United StatesJoin the UCCE Master Gardeners of Sacramento County at Sacramento’s ultimate gardening event. See the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center in all its summer glory. It's all FREE! Details for the day will be added here as the date approaches. Or visit the Harvest Day page.
Turning Dirt Into Gold
Cameron Park Community Center 2502 Country Club Drive, Cameron ParkNurturing soil is one of the best things you can do as gardener. Plants thrive in soil that is teeming with life. Learn why this really matters and how to modify your soils to improve plant health and reduce disease and pests.
Compost and Mulch
Roseville Utility Exploration Center 1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd, Roseville, CA, United StatesDid you know yard debris and kitchen scraps can 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.
Successful Gardening with Native Plants
Sherwood Demonstration Garden 6699 Campus Drive, PlacervilleDo you love wildlife, pollinators, and birds, and would like to enjoy their activities in your landscape? Are you ready to lower your water bill, and spend less on fertilizers and pesticides as well? Alice Cantelow will teach you how to choose and add colorful, easy-care native plants to your garden.