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 »

California native plants have spent centuries adapting to our region’s growing conditions. Their benefits are plentiful - they take less work and need less water. Native plants improve soil, use fewer pesticides, and support beneficial insects. Find out how to add these beauties to your garden. We’ll also cover drought-tolerant options. To register go to the... Read more »

Now is the time to transition your landscape from what has been to what is needed now -- a landscape that is drought-resilient, resource-efficient, multi-benefit, and beautiful. The reality: We can't always start with a clean slate, but we can strike a balance between the old and the new. We can decide what to keep and what should go... Read more »

On October 19, 2019 Fall Into Gardening with the Master Gardeners at their beautiful Sherwood Demonstration Garden located at 6699 Campus Drive in Placerville. Presentations on a variety of topics will be given throughout the day. Visitors can come for a half hour class on Putting Your Garden to Bed in the Fall or stay all day!... Read more »

Looking to redo or update your landscape? Do you like a mediterranean garden but currently just have grass?Join us to learn from a professional how to design your dream landscape. Get tips from a pro on what to do and what not to do when making changes to your yard. For more information contact the San... Read more »