UC Master Gardeners of Placer County

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Welcome to UC Master Gardeners of Placer County 

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.

 


The New 2027 Gardening Guide and Calendar is Now Available!

2027 Gardening Guide Front Cover Let's Garden Together

 

2027 Gardening Guide and Calendar Details and Purchase Information

Online credit card and mail-in sales and the list of vendors are available.

 


 

Gardening Questions?

Here’s how to find answers:

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 (printable list).

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. 

Subscribe to The Curious Gardener

Our free gardening newsletter features articles written by our local Master Gardeners for Placer and Nevada County home gardeners.

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Download our Vegetable Planting Guide

Find the best times to plant vegetables throughout the year in western Placer County.

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Upcoming Events

Event Date
October 24, 2026

Awesome Alliums

Awesome Alliums is a themed event in the Demonstration Garden that features our own UC Master Gardeners in lead roles: delivering table talks on the planting and care of alliums, demonstrating curing…
Event Date
November 14, 2026

Composting and Mulching, uec

Who knew your kitchen scraps and yard debris could improve your soil? It's called composting, which not only improves your soil but helps you save water. Learn about how to set up a system that works…

Mission Statement

“To extend research-based knowledge and information on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices to the residents of California.”