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Garden Data (thru Apr. 4, 2014) Avg. evapotranspiration rate this past week : .62" valley; .52" foothills. Soil Temperature: 56 (F) valley. 56 (F) foothills. 49 (F) upper foothills. Click Here for more Information about soil temperature and evapotranspiration rates Chilling hours (hours at 45 degrees or less, necessary for deciduous fruit tree production, from Nov.-Feb.) 2013-2014 Chill Season, Nov. 1 - Feb. 28: Valley (Sac., SJ, Yolo, Sutter, Solano Cos.): 868-1230 hours Foothills (Amador, El Dorado, Placer Cos.): 567-1129 hours 2012-2013 Chill Season Totals: VALLEY: 1028-1325 hours; FOOTHILLS: 877-1863 hours ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Wondering when is the right time to plant? The online Farmer Fred Interactive Vegetable Planting Calendar for Northern & Central California is for you! Click on each vegetable for specific planting information. Also, download the printable planting calendar! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Looking for lists and pictures of plants that don't require much water? Go to: This is a project undertaken in conjunction with the municipalities and water districts in many California locales. The website has a wealth of local residential photography and plant information to help homeowners improve their garden in a water efficient way. Sacramento, El Dorado and Placer residents: click on the link - Be Water Smart . ======================================== Find a Green Gardener-certified landscaper near you: http://www.ecolandscape.org/programGG/GreenGardenerRefList.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++====================================== Saturday, April 5 Gardening with Children 10 a.m.-noon, Roseville Utility Exploration Center, 1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd. Trying to get your children away from electronics and into the garden? We can help you plant the seeds! There is something magical about starting a seed and watching it grow into a plant that leads to flowers and food. Explore seeds and learn how to start them using a hands-on approach. Purple carrots, rainbow chard and white tomatoes are only a seed away! Ages 6 and up. Advanced registration deadline is Tuesday, April 1. For more information, or to register, call 916-746-1550. www.roseville.ca.us/explore/workshops/kids_craft_workshops.asp ________________________________ April 5, 2014 Totally Tomatoes: From Seed to Seed 10:00 AM to Noon Veterans Memorial Building 255 S. Auburn Street Grass Valley, CA 94945 Information: 530.273.0919 Everything you ever wanted to know about growing your own delicious tomatoes from sowing seeds to savings seeds and everything in between! Learn the best growing location and what type of soil your tomatoes will love. Uncover tomato varieties- determinate, indeterminate, heirloom or hybrid; Harvesting; what you need to know before you pick Learn the tricks to saving tomato seeds=========================================== Date: Saturday, April 5, 2014 Event: UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado Public Class: "Tomatoes: From Seed to Table" Time and Location: 9:00 AM to Noon. Veterans Memorial Building, 130 Placerville Dr., Placerville, CA Details: Tomatoes are a favorite in the Spring and Summer garden, and are the reason many people get started gardening in the first place. MG Zac Dowell will show you how to choose the right varieties, deal with insects and diseases, properly water, care for, and harvest your tomatoes. In the second half, MGs and MFPs (Master Food Preserver) Cindy Young and Judi Johnson will talk about what you can do with your harvest: canning, dehydrating and freezing. Contact: Master Gardener Office: (530)621 5502 or email: mgeldorado@ucdavis.edu or website: http;//ucanr.edu/sites/edc_mastergardeners/ ============================================= Saturday, April 5 Arboretum Plant Sale 9 a.m.-1 p.m., UC Davis Arboretum Teaching Nursery (Garrod Drive near La Rue Road, across from Vet Med), UC Davis campus THE NEW FRONT YARD: Prepare your landscape for long-term water conservation with attractive, drought-tolerant, easy-care, region-appropriate plants including a large selection of California natives and Arboretum All-Stars at the Friends of the UC Davis Arboretum's first public plant sale of the spring season. Not a member? Join at the door! All members receive 10% off their purchases; new members also receive an additional $10 off as a thank you for joining. The benefits of membership far outweigh your cost! For more information on the benefits of membership visit: http://arboretum.ucdavis.edu/join_the_friends.aspx. The event is free; parking is free and available in nearby. For more information and directions, visit http://arboretum.ucdavis.edu/calendar.aspx or call (530) 752-4880. ___________________________________ Wednesday, April 9, May 14 & June 11 Walk with Warren: West-end Gardens 12-1 p.m., UC Davis Arboretum Gazebo, UC Davis campus Join Warren Roberts, the Superintendent Emeritus of the Arboretum and famous storyteller and punster for an always-engaging noontime exploration of spring at the UC Davis Arboretum's west-end gardens. The event is free; limited, free one-hour parking is available along Garrod Drive near the Gazebo or in nearby Visitor Parking Lot 55 where parking can be paid by meter or by purchase of an $8 daily pass. For more information and directions, please call (530) 752-4880 or visit http://arboretum.ucdavis.edu/calendar.aspx. ________________________________________ Saturday, April 12 Gardening Workshops: Vegetables &emdash; Edible Gardening Inside and Outside the Box 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Roseville Utility Exploration Center, 1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd. Gardening workshops at the Utility Exploration Center will focus on growing your own vegetables at home. Plan and create a wonderful vegetable garden that will feed your family and friends throughout the year. Learn more about raised bed gardens and how to keep your soil healthy. Join us for two classes: Soil Health and Irrigation in Raised Beds (8:30 a.m. &endash; 10:30 a.m.) and Selecting and Growing the Best Veggies for Placer County Gardens (11 a.m. &endash; 1 p.m.). Advanced registration deadline is Tuesday, April 6. For more information, or to register, call 916-746-1550. www.roseville.ca.us/explore/workshops/gardening_workshops.asp================================ Date: Saturday, April 12, 2014 Event: UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado Public Class :" Irrigation" Time and Location: 9:00 AM to Noon. Veterans Memorial Building, 130 Placerville Dr., Placerville, CA Details: With summer coming soon, it is very important to preserve our water resources, while protecting the investments in our plants and landscaping. Join Master Gardeners Debbie Hillel and Bob Sherwood as they discuss the basics of home sprinkler and drip irrigation systems. Learn how to provide your plants with the water they need and reduce your water bill. Contact: Master Gardener Office: (530)621 5502 or email: mgeldorado@ucdavis.edu or website: http;//ucanr.edu/sites/edc_mastergardeners/ ===================================== Sunday April 13th 11am ORGANIC VEGGIE CLASS-everything you need to know about growing your veggies organically. What to plant, when, how, soil prep, container vs in ground, how to feed, organic insecticides...we got you covered. Class is free-RSVP to save your spot and get a chair! El Dorado Nursery & Garden, Shingle Springs 530-676-6555 www.eldoradonursery.com ============================================= Sat., April 19, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm, and Sun. April 20, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm The 64th annual Sacramento Iris Society Show and Sale. The location is the Shepard Garden and Arts Center, McKinley Park, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento. Open to the Public and Admission is Free. For more information call 530-642-9942. Bearded iris are drought tolerant, so we hope folks will come and stock up on potted iris, and see the lovely display of blooms and artistic arrangements. ======================================== Date: Saturday, April 19, 2014 Event: UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado Spring Plant Sale Time and Location: 8:00 AM to 3 PM. Veterans Memorial Building, 130 Placerville Dr., Placerville, CA Details: The 5th Annual Spring Plant Sale put on by the Master Gardeners of El Dorado County will be held April 19, 2014. Featured this year will be many varieties of heirloom tomatoes along with perennials, trees, shrubs and groundcovers that do well in our foothills climate. Waterwise plants will be prominently displayed. Contact: Master Gardener Office: (530)621 5502 or email: mgeldorado@ucdavis.edu or website: http;//ucanr.edu/sites/edc_mastergardeners/ ================================= April 19, 2014 Fire Wise Landscaping 10:00 AM to Noon Nevada County Master Gardeners' Demonstration Garden at the NID Business Center Grounds 1036 West Main Street Grass Valley, CA 95945 This class could save your home in a wildfire! Learn fire wise landscaping elements as an effective tool to create a defensible space between your home and flammable vegetation protecting against devastating fires. Learn how to evaluate the environment around your home and define the home ignition zone as well as the defensible space zone. Learn the keys and techniques to reducing fuel loads around your home Discover which materials are best in your landscape for wildfire protection Explore attractive fire resistant plants suitable for the foothills============================================== Saturday, April 19 Bicycle Tour of the Arboretum 2 p.m., UC Davis Arboretum Gazebo, UC Davis campus Soak in the colors, sights, and sounds of the Arboretum on a one-hour guided bike tour. Come prepared with your bike and water bottle; the pace will be leisurely to allow for exploration and questions. The event is free; parking is available at no charge on the weekends along Garrod Drive near the Gazebo or in nearby Visitor Parking Lot 55. For more information and directions, please call (530) 752-4880 or visit http://arboretum.ucdavis.edu/calendar.aspx. ________________________________________ Saturday, April 26 Arboretum Plant Sale 9 a.m.-1 p.m., UC Davis Arboretum Teaching Nursery (Garrod Drive near La Rue Road, across from Vet Med), UC Davis campus THE NEW FRONT YARD: Prepare your landscape for long-term water conservation with attractive, drought-tolerant, easy-care, region-appropriate plants including a large selection of California natives and Arboretum All-Stars. Not a member? Join at the door! All members receive 10% off their purchases; new members also receive an additional $10 off as a thank you for joining. The benefits of membership far outweigh your cost! For more information on the benefits of membership visit: http://arboretum.ucdavis.edu/join_the_friends.aspx. The event is free; parking is free and available in nearby. For more information and directions, visit http://arboretum.ucdavis.edu/calendar.aspx or call (530) 752-4880. ============================================ Saturday, April 26 7th Annual Celebrate the Earth Festival 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Roseville Utility Exploration Center, 1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd.Everyone is welcome at this FREE family event, hosted by Roseville Electric, Environmental Utilities and the Utility Exploration Center, and sponsored by the Whole Foods Market in Roseville. Join us for a day of tasty food, live music, local green vendors, family entertainment and more! For more information call 916-746-1550. ========================================= April 26-27, 2014 Spring Home and Garden Show Nevada County Fairgrounds 11228 McCourtney Road Grass Valley, CA 95945 Join the Nevada County Master Gardeners at the Home and Garden Show. We will be there to answer all your gardening questions and share valuable research-based gardening information. Bring samples for pest identification or plant identification in plastic bags. Looks for the friendly Master Gardeners in the booth with the colorful and beautiful plants!================================================ Saturday, April 26th & Sunday, April 27, 2014 - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Folsom Garden Club's 14th Annual Garden Tour, "Gardens of Folsom". Tickets are $15 for attendees 16 and over - available at various local nurseries and businesses and online at the club's website. See http://folsomgarden.ipage.com/ftp.ipage.com/Grdn_Tour.html for more. =========================================== Date: Saturday, April 26, 2014 Event: Riverpark Neighborhood Tree Tour 10:00 to 11:30am, Meet: at the shopping center on Carlson near Lovella (near CSUS). Details: Celebrate spring and explore the City of Trees on a guided tree tour with the Sacramento Tree Foundation. Tree Tours begin promptly and happen rain or shine. The tour is free, but to ensure that you're included, please RSVP to www.sactree.com/events to register. Contact: Sacramento Tree Foundation www.sactree.com/events or 916-924-8733 ============================================== Saturday, May 3rd and Sunday, May 4th 10:00 am-5 pm daily Gardens of the Hills Tour in El Dorado County The Tour will provide entrance into 8 distinctive oases, each giving you a glimpse into the passion and loving energy the homeowners have put into creating their personal sanctuary. In addition to touring marvelous gardens, guests have the opportunity to taste some of the finest wines in our county, sample delicious summer appetizers, learn gardening tips from the expert UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County, the Gold Country Bonsai Club and the Lotus Bonsai Nursery and purchase creative wares from local artist. All proceeds go to help underprivileged and homeless children, families and seniors in El Dorado County. For more information and tickets, visit: www.sierrafoothills.assistanceleague.com Adults $25, children 12 and under $10============================ Saturday May 3, 2014 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m Woodlake Garden Club Annual Plant Sale. Woodlake Elementary School 700 Southgate Road Sacramento Potted Plants, trees and cuttings Garden implements and tools Low Prices For more information: 916-922-4203 ================================== Date: Saturday May 3, 2014 Event: Wildflower Wonders - A Celebration of California Heartland plants and Native Plant Sale Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Details: Exhibits with expert naturalists, Discovery Zone and Native Plant Sale. More information at: sacvalleycnps.org/events. Registration:Through "wildflowerwonders.eventbrite.com" Location: Elderberry Farms Native Plant Nursery (at Soil Born Farms) 2140 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 on the American River Parkway. Contact: sacvalley.cnps.org/events&field trips/ wildflower wonder ======================================= Date: Saturday, May 10th & Sunday, May 11th Event: 16th Annual Mother's Day Weekend East Sacramento Garden Tour 10am - 4pm both days Tour seven beautiful and inspiring gardens in Sacramento's "Fabulous 40's" neighborhood. Enjoy a delicious catered lunch at the historic Sutter Lawn & Tennis Club. Shop at our unique artisan boutique with 25 vendors, Sweet Stop and new this year Sactotomatoes food truck. All proceeds benefit David Lubin School student enrichment programs and school gardens. Tickets: Tour $20 thru May 9/ $25 weekend of Luncheon $15 For more information visit www.eastsacgardentour.com =================================== Date: Saturday May 10th, 2014 Event: Gardens Gone Native Tour &emdash;4th annual tour sponsored by the Sacramento Valley Chapter of the California Native Plant Society Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Details: Gardens Gone Native is a free, self-guided tour featuring 20 home gardens in and around the Sacramento area demonstrating design approaches for large and small spaces as well as a diversity of garden styles. Participants will be inspired by a variety of gardens that showcase the beauty, versatility, hardiness and water efficiency of California native plants. Registration: Begins April 1, 2014, at gardensgonenative.eventbrite.com. Locations: A link to garden descriptions and maps will be sent at the time of registration. Contact: sacvalley.cnps.org/events & field trips/native plant garden tour or email gardensgonenative@gmail.com. ==================================== Date: Saturday, May 10, 2014 Event: Capitol Park Tree Tour 10:30 to 12:00 Capitol Park, 10th & L Street, 95814 Meet: at South steps of the Capitol on N Street Details: Celebrate spring and explore the City of Trees on a guided tree tour with the Sacramento Tree Foundation. Tree Tours begin promptly and happen rain or shine. The tour is free, but to ensure that you're included, please RSVP to www.sactree.com/events to register. Contact: Sacramento Tree Foundation www.sactree.com/events or 916-924-8733 ===================================== May 13th, Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Roseville Better Gardens Club annual plant sale. Selling plants and garden related items at the Maidu Community Center, 1550 Maidu Drive, off of Rocky Ridge in Roseville. Rocky Ridge is between Douglas Boulevard and Cirby Way. The plant sale is the garden club's major fund raising activity each year. Proceeds go to the club's community service projects. ==================================== Saturday, May 17 Arboretum Plant Sale (Clearance Sale) 9 a.m.-1 p.m., UC Davis Arboretum Teaching Nursery (Garrod Drive near La Rue Road, across from Vet Med), UC Davis campus THE NEW FRONT YARD: Prepare your landscape for long-term water conservation with attractive, drought-tolerant, easy-care, region-appropriate plants including a large selection of California natives and Arboretum All-Stars. Not a member? Join at the door! All members receive 10% off their purchases; new members also receive an additional $10 off as a thank you for joining. The benefits of membership far outweigh your cost! For more information on the benefits of membership visit: http://arboretum.ucdavis.edu/join_the_friends.aspx. The event is free; parking is free and available in nearby. For more information and directions, visit http://arboretum.ucdavis.edu/calendar.aspx or call (530) 752-4880. =============================== Date: Saturday, May 24, 2014 Event: Southside Park Tree Tour 1:00 to 2:30 Southside Park, 8th & T Street, 95814 Meet: at the Amphitheatre Details: Celebrate spring and explore the City of Trees on a guided tree tour with the Sacramento Tree Foundation. Tree Tours begin promptly and happen rain or shine. The tour is free, but to ensure that you're included, please RSVP to www.sactree.com/events to register. Contact: Sacramento Tree Foundation www.sactree.com/events or 916-924-8733 ===================================== Saturday, May 31 Yoga in the Arboretum 1:15 p.m., Grassy area east of Putah Creek Lodge, UC Davis campus Join us for an hour of yoga appropriate for all skill levels led by certified instructor Loshan Ostrava. Dress comfortably. Please bring a towel or yoga mat and water bottle. Sponsored by the UC Davis Arboretum Ambassadors. The event is free; parking is available at no charge in the Putah Creek Lodge parking lot. For more information and directions, please call (530) 752-4880 or visit http://arboretum.ucdavis.edu/calendar.aspx. ========================================== Sunday, June 1 Bugtopia 3.0: Discover Everyday Insects 1-3 p.m., UC Davis Arboretum Gazebo, UC Davis campus Learn about the hidden insect wonders of the Arboretum from UC Davis Entomology Club members and UC Davis Arboretum Ambassadors. Tour the collections and learn insect names, trapping methods, and ecology. The event is free; parking is available at no charge on the weekends along Garrod Drive near the Gazebo or in nearby Visitor Parking Lot 55. For more information and directions visit http://arboretum.ucdavis.edu/calendar.aspx or call (530) 752-4880.
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