Coming Attractions in the Tuolumne Garden
Open Garden Days
Open Garden Days
251 South Barretta St., Sonora
First Saturday of the month (Feb- Nov)
10:00am – 1:00pm
Open Garden Days are an opportunity to roam the Garden, watch what we are doing, find out what we are growing, attend a demonstration and ask questions about your garden and landscape.
Demonstrations start about 10:30am. Topics are listed in the Event Calendar.
Each event features:
- An information table to help with your plant problems or mysterious pests.
- Demonstrations– usually begin around 10:30 am. Monthly topics are listed on the event calendar
- Some events include Plant Sales- See event calendar for dates and come early for the best selection!
| Event Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Nature's Whole Food Depot Info Table | 5/2/2024 |
| Peaceful Valley Farmers' Market | 5/3/2024 |
| Sonora Certified Farmers' Market | 5/4/2024 |
| Open Garden Day | 5/4/2024 |
| Nature's Whole Food Depot Info Table | 5/9/2024 |
| Peaceful Valley Farmers' Market | 5/10/2024 |
| Sonora Certified Farmers' Market | 5/11/2024 |
| Nature's Whole Food Depot Info Table | 5/16/2024 |
| Peaceful Valley Farmers' Market | 5/17/2024 |
| Sonora Certified Farmers' Market | 5/18/2024 |
*Open Garden Days are held rain or Shine!!*
**Demonstrations are subject to change.**
The Demonstration Garden is located at 251 So.Barretta Street in Sonora, (Cassina High School Campus) and will be open from 10am to 1pm. Activities will begin at 10:30 am. There is no cost to attend Open Garden Day or to tour the garden.
For questions regarding the Master Gardener program or to have a Master Gardener come to your home to help with a gardening problem, please call the UCCE Master Gardeners of Tuolumne County Hotline at 209-533-5912 or email: mgtuolumne@ucanr.edu.
Master Gardener Information Booths
Sonora Certified Farmers Market
Every Saturday morning through October, the Sonora Certified Farmers Market is in session downtown from 7:30 to 11:30 am. The Master Gardeners have a booth next to the Almonds. Please feel free to stop by and visit them and discuss any questions or comments you may have. They will be happy to talk with you about your gardening experiences!
Farmory at Columbia Airport
Master Gardeners have an information booth at the the Farmory at Columbia Airport!! The Farmory is open every Wednesday and Saturday all year, from 11-5, and Master Gardeners are there from 11am to 3pm. Bring your questions, and if we don’t have the answer we’ll find out and get the information back to you!!
Garden News Notes
The Master Gardeners’ book Sharing the Knowledge, Gardening in the Mother Lode is available at all Open Garden Days. This book is a compilation of gardening articles written by Master Gardeners from 2006 to 2010. The book is priced at $25.00 which includes tax. Be sure and take a look at the sample copy before you leave the garden. This is a must have gardening book for Mother Lode Gardeners! Books may also be purchased at Mountain Bookstore in The Junction and at the UCCE Office in Sonora.
For questions regarding the Master Gardener program or to have a Master Gardener come to your home to help with a gardening problem, please contact the UCCE Master Gardeners of Tuolumne County.
Hotline: 209-533-5912
email: mgtuolumne@ucanr.edu