UC Master Gardeners of Placer County

Workshops, Special Events and Farmers' Markets

Upcoming Events

Ask the Expert at the Roseville UEC

May 24, 2025, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
UEC, 1501 Pleasant Grove Boulevard, Roseville, CA 95678
Stop by the Master Gardeners of Place County Ask the Expert booth and bring your gardening questions for an in-person response.

Demonstration Garden Open House at Loomis Library

June 7, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Loomis Library and Community Center, 6050 Library Drive, Loomis, CA 95650
Spring Open House at the Demonstration Garden is a public event where Master Gardeners showcase the garden and provide information on sustainable gardening practices. The day will include speakers, educational displays and docent availability. Carpools recommended. No registration required; free parking. 

Second Saturday Open Loomis Garden Day

June 14, 2025, 10:00 – Noon
Loomis Library and Community Center, 6050 Library Drive, Loomis, CA 95650
Master Gardeners focus on visitor’s education and create enthusiasm for water-wise, environmentally focused, and inspirational “Gardening for Today.” Our garden is a living classroom for the Placer County community that emphasizes sustainable gardening, integrated pest management and backyard food production. 

Designing Water-wise Gardens

June 21, 2025, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
UEC, 1501 Pleasant Grove Boulevard, Roseville, CA 95678; Reservations required: Workshops - City of Roseville
Have you wondered how to create a water-wise garden? Hands-on gardeners will learn six steps for transforming their landscape plus plants to consider, inspiring visuals, and online resources. 

For a complete list of Placer County Master Gardener events and workshops, click here.
 

Visit our booth at the following Farmers' Markets starting in May

Auburn – Across from courthouse, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., 1st and 3rd Saturdays, through October 
Roseville – Fountains, Whole Foods parking lot, 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. every Tuesday, through October
Lincoln – Fowler Ranch, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., 1st and 3rd Sunday through November
Lincoln – Sun City (starts in June), 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., 2nd and 4th Wednesday through October

Ask a Master Gardener...

If you have a gardening question, please use the To Ask a Master Gardener link below to submit your question to our Help Desk team. The Help Desk team reviews questions on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. At this time, we do not have office hours.

To Ask a Master Gardener, Click here.

UC IPM Plant Pest Diagnostic Tool

Easily diagnose pest problem in your garden or landscape with UC IPM’s diagnostic tool!

New Demonstration Garden at the Loomis Library & Community Center

Click here to Watch Us Grow!

UC Master Gardeners of Placer County invite you to visit our new Demonstration Garden in Loomis.
Take a Virtual Tour of the Garden

Visit Our YouTube Channel

View our many recorded workshops and fun garden videos by the UC Master Gardeners of Placer County at UC Master Gardeners of Placer County - YouTube

Video Library of Gardening Topics

Visit our inventory of recorded presentations on various gardening topics at Recorded Virtual Gardening Workshops 2 21 2025

Placer County Vegetable Planting Guide

Specifically designed for foothill gardeners, this guide shows what and when to plant in your vegetable garden throughout the year.

Free Gardening Newsletter

To read new and past issues of the Curious Gardener, our free gardening newsletter, click here.

New! Home Gardener’s Guide to Viticulture Resources

Thinking about putting in a vineyard or need help maintaining the one you have? This 10-page Home Vineyard Resources Guide is designed to help home gardeners find answers to their wine grape growing questions.

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