Join us for our gardening workshops, which are designed to follow key seasonal tasks to help you keep your garden healthy, beautiful and water-wise. Gardening workshops are taught by Placer County Master Gardeners, City of Roseville Water Efficiency staff and other industry experts who have the know-how to help you keep your landscape sustainable and beautiful. All workshops are hosted at the Utility Exploration Center (1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd) unless otherwise noted.
All gardening workshops are for ages 14 and up and cost $6 for Roseville residents or $8 for non-residents unless otherwise noted.
Call us at (916) 746-1550 to register for the Green Gardening Workshops. Please register in advance. Due to class size limitations, we cannot guarantee day-of registrations.
Our upcoming gardening workshops:
Composting and Mulching Basics
Saturday, November 10 • 10 am - 12 pm • $6 Roseville residents / $8 non-residents • course code 00005901
Did you know yard debris and kitchen scraps can improve your soil? It’s true! Composting reduces waste sent to the landfill, helps you create your own free fertilizer and saves water. Learn about bins, equipment and materials used in a variety of composting styles. Each participating household will receive a free compost bin. Compost bins are large - truck, van or SUV needed to transport.
Pruning with Purpose at Maidu
Saturday, January 12 • 10 am - 12 pm •
$6 Roseville residents / $8 non-residents • course code 00005903
How do you prune to develop healthy, strong and attractive trees and shrubs? Local arborists will share their expertise on the purpose and proper techniques of pruning. Explore pruning types and cutting tools and identify where and how to make pruning cuts in this hands-on workshop. This class will be held at Maidu Community Center, 1550 Maidu Drive.
(See below for pruning classes on January 22 and February 13 at the Utility Exploration Center.)
Fruit Tree Care
Saturday, January 19 • 10 am - 12 pm • $6 Roseville residents / $8 non-residents • course code 00005904
You know when to pick and enjoy that delicious fruit, but do you know how to choose, plant, tend and prune your fruit tree? Local arborists will teach you how to grow great fruit from planting to harvest. Learn about keeping your fruit trees beautiful and productive with proper pruning.
Green Gardener at Home 8 Week Series
Tuesdays, Jan. 29 - Mar. 19 • 6:30 - 8:30 pm • $55 Roseville residents / $65 non-residents • course code 00005290
Your landscape can have what it takes to be water-wise, healthy and beautiful. Join us once a week for eight classes to gain information on improving soil health, selecting appropriate plants and designing and maintaining your landscape. Classes are taught by Master Gardeners and landscape professionals to help you save money and use water efficiently. Class topics in this comprehensive series will include: landscape design, irrigation, soil health, plant selection, pruning, composting and mulching, fertilizer and lawn care. Space is limited and this series fills quickly.
Pruning with Purpose
Tuesday, January 22 • 6 - 8 pm • $6 Roseville residents / $8 non-residents • course code 00005905
How do you prune to develop healthy, strong and attractive trees and shrubs? Local arborists will share their expertise on the purpose and proper techniques of pruning. Explore pruning types and cutting tools and identify where and how to make pruning cuts in this hands-on workshop.
(See below for pruning class on February 13 at the Utility Exploration Center.)
COMING SOON!
Healthy Garden Begins with Soil • Saturday, February 9 • 10 am - 12 pm • $6 Roseville residents / $8 non-residents • course code 00005910
Pruning with Purpose • Wednesday, February 13 • 6 - 8 pm • $6 Roseville residents / $8 non-residents • course code 00005911
Composting and Mulching Basics • Saturday, March 9 • 10 am - 12 pm • $6 Roseville residents / $8 non-residents • course code 00005914