Placer

Nothing says Summer like growing a vegetable garden. This workshop will cover the basics of getting your garden off to a good start. Some of the topics that will be included are planning and layout, soil, what to plant, tips for growing from seed and more.

In this workshop, you will learn about the importance of native keystone plants which are unique components of local food webs, providing habitat for birds, butterflies, bees and other wild creatures. View a colorful selection of native plants that will provide beauty as well as habitat in your home garden.

Master Gardeners will be on site to help you with your gardening activities and to provide research-based gardening materials.

The Foothill Farmers Market at the Fountains in Roseville will have a table with handouts and volunteers giving out research-based, home horticultural advice.

The Foothill Farmers Market at the Fountains in Roseville will have a table with handouts and volunteers giving out research-based, home horticultural advice.

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 growing this tasty crop. There are some horticulture tips to follow to ensure success.

Meet and greet with the public, answer questions and help trouble shoot gardening problems, enjoy being outdoors at this smaller, rural market setting. Free parking.

The Volunteer Caf is a webinar series held every two months for 4-H volunteers. It is designed to highlight and share creative and useful ideas from the 4-H community. This series aims to inspire, educate, and unite 4-H volunteers by sharing knowledge between volunteers and staff.

With the beauty of the Placer foothills in autumn, it is easy to see why the Auburn Fall Home Show has been a popular show. This year, under new management, the show has been re-branded as the Auburn Home & Harvest Fest.

This workshop will introduce you to the world of cover cropping what a cover crop is and how to utilize it in your garden. Learn the general concepts behind cover crops but also specific types to use to nurture our area soils.