Sacramento County Master Gardeners

The art of training branches to grow along a support is ideal for any size yard. Don't miss this Special Event on Saturday, May 19.  Details. 

Space is limited; pre-registration required.  Register now!

It's not too late! 

Our 2018 Calendar has it all—monthly checklist, veggie planting chart and so much more. All that for $10!

Buy online now.

Harvest spring-ripening citrus like this ‘Gold Nugget’ mandarin.

Are you ready to do battle with coddling moth in apples and pears this year? Now is the time to remove infested fruit. See April in the Orchard for more tips.

Plant tomatoes when the soil temperature is around 65°F (usually late April or early May in the Sacramento area).

See the results of our past straw bale gardening. Maybe you’ll try one!

Learn how to compost with worms! If you already have a worm bin, the warmer weather means they will be more active and need more to eat.

Want to see a worm composting demonstration? Consider these free workshops: April 21 (Galt), April 28 (Orangevale), May 26 (Antelope).

Berries are blooming. Mulch protects shallow berry roots. Manage pests--thrips on Blueberries.  See more tips for April. 

Visit us at the Open Garden to see how we protect berries from birds.

Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri) and Huanglongbing disease. The tiny insect damages citrus fruit but of more importance, it can transmit a deadly citrus disease.  For more:

• Pest Note
• Powerpoint presentation by Beth Grafton-Cardwell

Brown marmorated stink bugs (BMSB) (Halyomorpha halys) have invaded several areas in Sacramento County.