UC Master Gardeners of Placer County

2020 Calendar and Gardening Guide - Available Now

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Upcoming Events & Workshops

Visit us at the Farmer’s Market May through October:

Roseville Farmer’s Market: Tuesdays 8:30am-1pm, Whole Foods at Fountains
Auburn Farmer’s Market: 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 8am-Noon, Old Town Courthouse Parking Lot

October 2019

Auburn Community Harvest Festival
Saturday, October 19, 10am-4pm
Free, 123 Recreation Park Drive, Auburn
Stop by our booth to learn about native plants, how to grow edibles, and how to propagate plants. Master gardeners will be available to answer your gardening and composting questions, and our 2020 Gardening Guide and Calendar will be available for purchase for $10.

November 2019

Soil and Compost: Perfect Partnership
Saturday, November 9, 10:00am
Roseville Utility Exploration Center, 1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Roseville. Small fee; register at 916-746-1550.
Soil is the foundation of all things green. You will learn the basics of backyard composting, the positive effects it has on your soil, and how compost benefits your garden.

Mandarin Festival
Friday, November 22, 11am-5pm
Saturday, November 23, 9am-5pm
Sunday, November 24, 10am-4pm
Visit our booth at the Gold Country Fairgrounds, 1273 High Street, Auburn. Master gardeners will be available to answer your gardening and composting questions, and our 2020 Gardening Guide and Calendar will be available for purchase for $10.

Create a Pollinator-friendly Garden...

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Ask a Master Gardener...

Use our online Ask A Gardening Question form or call our Hotline. To learn more, Click here.

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