Get growing with expert advice at Saturday’s Open Garden

From 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 16, the UCCE master gardeners of Sacramento County will be out in force to teach by doing – rain or shine. (Fortunately, Saturday is expected to be warm and sunny.)

“Open Gardens are informal free events where you roam the gardens, watch what we are doing, see what we are growing and ask questions,” explain the master gardeners.

Join dozens of master gardeners “among native trees, culinary herbs, raised vegetable beds, a citrus grove and more,” they say. Find out what you should be doing in your own garden by watching and questioning these local experts.

It’s also a wonderful opportunity to get answers to perplexing plant and pest questions.

“Bring samples of your problem plants, bagged insects and questions to the ‘Ask the Master Gardeners’ information table,” they add. “Get one-on-one advice based on the most recent research-based sustainable practices.”

Interested in composting? Learn which bin is right for your space and needs. Get advice on worm composting, too.

Two “mini-talks” are planned:

* Planting for summer color and propagating perennials; and

* How to measure and adjust pH levels with soil sulfur for berries. (This is especially important for blueberries.)

Fair Oaks Horticulture Center is located at 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks.

The next Open Garden is scheduled for Wednesday morning, April 17.

For more details and directions: https://sacmg.ucanr.edu/.