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The Placer County Master Gardeners are also Master Composters! They want to help you turn your organic materials into the best soil amendment on earth: compost!! Please check our events calendar on the home page for composting workshops coming up.

Email your question by completing the Ask A Gardening Question form. Simply complete our online form describing the help you need from us. Choose how you would like us to respond to your request (by email or phone).

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The University of California's Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR) is the bridge between local agricultural issues and the power of UC research. ANR advisors, specialists, and faculty bring practical, science-based answers to Californians.

UCCE Placer County Master Gardeners 11477 E Avenue Auburn, CA 95603 (530) 889-7388 Access MapHelp Desk: Gardening questions are reviewed on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 12:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.

NEW! Check out our new Vegetable Planting Guide! Learn what and when to plant throughout the year in Placer County. Growing Vegetables During a Drought For a list of the best vegetables to grow during a drought and tips for taking care of them when water is limited, click here.

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Visit UC's California Backyard Orchard for extensive information related to growing fruits and nuts in the backyard: https://homeorchard.ucanr.

While rains in February and March have contributed to rising reservoirs and mountain snowpack, the fact remains that California is in a drought.

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