Central Sierra: El Dorado County | Master Gardener | Sherwood Demonstration Garden

Welcome to the
Sherwood Demonstration Garden!

As Master Gardeners, we are committed to educating the general public on sustainable horticulture and pest management practices based on traditional, current, and evolving research. It is our goal that the Sherwood Demonstration Garden will provide the public with a hands-on, interactive experience about research-based, sustainable gardening practices specific to the west slope of El Dorado County, appropriate for all ages and cultures, and reflective of a variety of environments and gardening experiences.

There are 16 individual demonstrations gardens ranging from the Shade Garden to the Rock Garden and everything in between!

Come on in!

Location

El Dorado Center - Folsom Lake College
6699 Campus Drive
Placerville, CA 95667

Folsom Lake College parking lot fee $2.00 per vehicle

Hours of Operation:
Warning: There are conditions which can lead to garden closure. Please check conditions before traveling to the garden.

March through October
- Friday and Saturday - 9am - noon
November through February
- First Saturday of the month, from 9 am - noon
  (First Saturday tour starts promptly at 9:00 am)

Group garden tours available: mgeldorado@ucanr.edu (530) 621-5512

Open for free public classes. See the Public Education Class Calendar.

Conditions leading to garden closure:

Garden CLOSED if forecast of rain is 50% or higher from 9am - noon
Garden CLOSED if forecast of 40 F or lower from 9 am - noon
Garden CLOSED if forecast of 95 F or higher from 9 am - noon
Garden CLOSED when air quality index reaches 150 or unhealthy levels
- Check air quality here
- Check weather forecast here