Plant Care

You don’t have to live in the South of France to enjoy Lavender.  In our Mediterranean climate, Lavender is a beautiful and fairly drought tolerant and pest resistant garden plant, with a wide variety of specimens in many colors and sizes.  Add to that its fragrance and culinary use and you have a…

Learn the basics of dish gardening while creating your own little space. Build a home for a fairy, a dinosaur, or make roads to explore in your own little trucks. Your imagination is your only limit!  There is a category for entries in the El Dorado County Fair for both adults and kids, so…

Dive Deep into Your Garden's Water Use With a changing climate, we can expect frequent and large variations in temperature and rain/snowfall.  This class looks at why it is important to conserve water not just in periods of drought but also in periods of plenty.  We will discuss various…

2026 Plant Sale  The UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County are happy to bring you the annual plant sale! Saturday, April 25 is the ornamentals sale. Buy trees, shrubs, grasses, succulents, native and perennial plants nurtured by UC Master Gardener volunteers in our backyards for your…

Spring is a great time to plant vegetables, flowers, strawberries, and so many other plants. This class will provide advice you can apply to your garden, based on UC research and Master Gardener local experience.Topics will include:Planning for your 2026 gardenLocal gardening considerationsTips for success …

Seeds are potent little packages of potential, holding the entire future of your garden. Whether you are a first-time grower or a longtime steward of the land, join us for an inspiring session dedicated to the art of getting things growing!Led by UC Master Gardener Delise Weir, this workshop covers…

Join us for this fun and interactive session where we will “quiz” attendees on look-alike pests, what’s causing plant damage, good bug vs. bad bug, weed ID, and more.

Indoor pests are not always found where you expect, join us to learn about the weird places you might encounter common pantry and indoor pests!

Valentine’s Day Rose Pruning WorkshopGive your garden (and yourself) some love this February 14thCome solo or bring a loved one!Join us for a hands-on class where you’ll learn:·       How and when to prune different types of roses·       Tools of…

Learn how to prune roses with confidence 🌹 in this hands-on class led by Monterey Bay Master Gardener, Suzanne Cook.Bring your gloves and clippers for a hands-on rose pruning demonstration at San Juan Bautista Historical Park Rose Gardens! After a brief demonstration and orientation, you’ll join Suzanne in…