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About Master Gardeners
Our mission as University of California Master Gardener volunteers is to extend research-based sustainable gardening and composting information to the public through various educational outreach methods. We strive to present accurate, impartial information to local gardeners so they…
School gardens are a wonderful way to bring the lessons of the natural world alive for students. Many schools in California are creating school gardens to use for science-based education and for outdoor, hands-on educational opportunities.
Placer Pests These pages show photos of the pests that Placer County master gardeners nominated when surveyed about their own gardening experiences. Click on the pest name and youll be taken to the Pest Note. We hope this helps you identify and control pests utilizing the most sustainable practices.
We'll periodically send announcements about upcoming Master Gardeners of Placer County public events and workshops. Your information will be used solely to send you emails, and we do not sell or share your email information.
Placer County has several climate zones due to variation in elevation and proximity (or lack thereof) to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Understanding the zone where you garden and your gardens unique microclimates will help you choose the right plants.
Were excited to announce the opening of our new demonstration garden and invite you to experience the garden firsthand. Master Gardeners began work on 11,000 square feet of property on the east side of the Loomis Library and Community Learning Center in September 2023.
Verbena lilacina 'De La Mina' The HOA (Home Owners Association) friendly beds are planted with cultivars and straight species of California native plants. These are plants that thrive in our Mediterranean climate and support local biodiversity.
A great gift for yourself, family or friends. The 2025 Gardening Guide and Calendar provides information on how to achieve a healthy garden with the added benefits of attaining a healthy you.
We offer private, docent-guided tours of our demonstration garden in Loomis, California. This is a great way to learn about how the garden came to be, how we decided what plants to feature, and the best gardening practices we use.
