Dreaming of cooler weather? Prepare for a great fall in the garden

Check out workshops scheduled the next several weeks

Fall in the Sacramento region is a gardener’s best friend, still warm enough to plant and not yet too wet.

A number of upcoming workshops offer help on getting the most out of your fall garden. Mark your calendar for these events:

2nd Saturday with Barry

9-11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11. This regular Open Garden Day will include a discussion of planting cole crops (such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale and mustard). UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County's Sherwood Demonstration Garden, 6699 Campus Drive, Placerville. mgeldorado.ucanr.edu

Fall and Winter Vegetables

9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Aug. 11. Learn how to grow a successful winter vegetable garden from UC Master Gardener Zack Dowell. El Dorado County Government Center, Building C Hearing Room. 2850 Fairlane Ct., Placerville. mgeldorado.ucanr.edu

Fall in Love With Gardening
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 18.

The UCCE Master Gardeners of Placer County present a workshop on preparing your garden for fall.

Topics include composting, mulching, sheet mulching, and cover crops. Auburn Senior Center, 550 High St., Auburn. Pre-register by emailing krmarini@ucanr.edu.

Learn & Shop: Preparing Your Garden for Fall

10 a.m.-noon, Tuesday, Sept. 18.

The UC Davis Arboretum Teaching Nursery’s manager,

Join Taylor Lewis, presents a master class on how to prepare your garden for fall.

The first 90 minutes will be an exclusive session as Lewis shares tips and techniques
to take advantage of the fall planting season.
Participants then receive a private shopping experience in the nursery.
Limited number of tickets: $16 general, $12 for arboretum members; follow this link to purchase tickets. UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden, Davis. http://arboretum.ucdavis.edu/

Fall Planting for Spring Color

9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 20.

The Master Gardeners of Sacramento County offer a class on growing bulbs in containers, bulb forcing, and a presentation by Bill the Bulb Baron, Santa Cruz hybridizer and grower. Bulbs also will be available for sale.

Registration is $35 per person.
Registration starts Aug. 4 at Harvest Day and on the website.
UC Cooperative Extension, 4145 Branch Center Road, Sacramento.
(916) 876-5338 http://sacmg.ucanr.edu/Special_Events/

-- Kathy Morrison