A fun composting workshop in Loomis. “A Rind Is a Terrible Thing to Waste” composting workshop

The UCCE Master Gardeners of Sacramento County will teach how yard waste and vegetable/fruit scraps create “gardener’s gold”.  A class on the basics of composting will include setting up a compost bin, types of compost bins and tips for success. Free!

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 »

Come learn how to make your veggie and herb garden yield beautiful, huge crops. The first 90 minutes will be an exclusive demonstration and talk with two staff experts: Nursery Manager, Taylor Lewis and Nursery Special Projects Manager, Abbey Hart. Following the talk stay and browse our extensive collection of UC Davis-grown plants in our... Read more »

Get more buzz and hum in your home garden! Learn easy strategies and excellent plants for attracting more bees, butterflies and birds to your sustainable landscape. The first 75-90 minutes will be a walking tour with our staff GATEways Horticulturist, Rachel Davis, through the hummingbird and pollinator demonstration gardens she manages near the Arboretum Teaching Nursery.... Read more »

Did 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. Each participating household will receive a free compost bin - truck,... Read more »

Does messing with your watering system “irrigate” you? Get hands on experience with hassle-free spray and drip repairs, easy electrical troubleshooting and simple irrigation timer tricks. Taught by the City of Roseville’s Water Efficiency experts, these free workshops will provide you with the experience you need to take control of your irrigation system. These workshops are being offered... Read more »

Does messing with your watering system “irrigate” you? Get hands on experience with hassle-free spray and drip repairs, easy electrical troubleshooting and simple irrigation timer tricks. Taught by the City of Roseville’s Water Efficiency experts, these free workshops will provide you with the experience you need to take control of your irrigation system. These workshops are being offered... Read more »