Winter Care and Pruning of Deciduous Trees
Got trees? In this workshop you'll learn care strategies for both ornamental and fruit/nut trees during the dormant season. Similarities and differences will be discussed, as well as how the timing…
UC Master Gardeners of Placer County
Now on Sale! 2026 Gardening Guide and Calendar
Master Gardeners of Placer County strive to present accurate, impartial information to local gardeners, so they have the knowledge to make informed gardening decisions in regard to plant choices, soil fertility, pest management, irrigation practices, and more.
Gardening Questions?
Here’s how to find answers:
- Attend a workshop or special event (printable list, click here.)
- Ask a Gardening Question
- Visit our Demonstration Garden in Loomis
- Browse our online Garden Help pages
- Tune in to our YouTube channel
- View past presentations on various gardening topics
- Read The Curious Gardener, our free gardening newsletter (Subscribe to the Curious Gardener here)
- Invite a Master Gardener to speak at your garden club
- Find answers to pest problems at UCANR’s Integrated Pest Management
- Share your gardening knowledge by becoming a Master Gardener. Details here.
Visit our Workshops and Special Events!
Bring your questions to our booth at the Farmer’s Market, attend a workshop, or visit our demonstration garden. See our Events Calendar to find out what’s going on now and in coming months in Placer County. For a printable list, click here.
Subscribe to The Curious Gardener
Our free gardening newsletter features articles written by our local Master Gardeners for Placer and Nevada County home gardeners.
Tour our Demonstration Garden at the Loomis Library
Our beautiful waterwise garden showcases California natives, pollinators, and edible plants. The garden is a living classroom that emphasizes sustainable gardening, integrated pest management and backyard food production.
Download our Vegetable Gardening Guide
Find out the best times to plant vegetables throughout the year in western Placer County.
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Harvesting Sunshine: The Journey of Growing Citrus!
Who doesn't love citrus fruit? Here in Placer County - we certainly do! Fifty percent of the households in Placer County have at least one citrus tree. Our conditions are especially conducive to…
Rose Care in a Changing Climate
Did you know that roses don't have to require a lot of water and labor to flourish? In this workshop you will learn about some of the origins of roses in America. You will become acquainted…
Second Annual Seed Swap at the Loomis Veteran's Hall
Participate in National Seed Swap Day on the last Saturday in January! The seed swap is a fundamental part of human history. Seeds were one of the first commodities valued and traded. Today, modern…
Mission Statement
“To extend research-based knowledge and information on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices to the residents of California.”