Spring has arrived with a vengeance! The Amador County Master Gardeners' Heritage Rose Garden is exploding in blooms and welcomed visitors to their first “official” Open Garden Days on May 15, 2021, and will continue to do so the third Saturday of each month, from May through September. Amador County is San Joaquin's neighbor to the northeast and is about a 45 minute drive from Stockton.

The garden, located at 1324 Jackson Gate Road, near the historic Chichizola Store, will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to noon on these Open Garden Day Saturdays. Amador Master Gardeners will be on hand to offer tours, answer questions, and share their knowledge. Select plants, propagated by the rose team, will be available for sale. Plans are to offer classes and workshops at this site soon.

In addition to their once-monthly Open Garden Saturdays, other Master Gardeners may visit the garden by pre-arrangement on Tuesday mornings when the Heritage Rose Team works in the garden. If interested, contact Susan Price at (510) 909-4877.

The garden, dedicated to old roses, native plants, and a selection of old favorite annuals and perennials, has matured immensely from 2019 when the plot was just a patch of weeds. Now, with the arrival of spring, it is bursting with color, fragrance, and wildlife! Not only will visitors see a delightful collection of plants, but also a bounty of handcrafted features not to be missed, including benches, trellises, and found-object art.

Visitors can wander through the garden on their own or be guided by a member of the Rose Team. Bloom times vary throughout the season, so visitors will be greeted with something new and wonderful each month. The garden is dedicated to promoting integrated pest management, propagation, and energy-conserving garden practices. We hope to educate, encourage, and inspire. Come see what's in bloom.