UC Cooperative Extension Placer/Nevada

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

GREENHOUSES: WHY, WHERE, AND HOW

Saturday August 29, 2026 10:00 am - noon

Demonstration Garden, 1036 W. Main St., Grass Valley (NID Grounds)

Please come and join us for a discussion of one of the Master Gardeners favorite topics. Gardening in a Greenhouse – Should I or Shouldn’t I?? We will talk about the pluses and minuses of greenhouse gardening. Growing through the seasons, growing sensitive plants, the expense of creating and upkeep of a greenhouse, where to locate one, heating and cooling, pest and disease control, supplementation of light and keeping it clean! We look forward to seeing you there.​

Always check our website for the latest schedule updates: ncmg.ucanr.edu.

GOT GARDENING QUESTIONS? You can submit questions electronically to our Help Desk anytime using the following link. https://ncmg.ucanr.edu/Got_Questions/

Visit our webpage at any time at: https://ncmg.ucanr.edu/ UCCE

Master Gardeners are volunteers trained and certified by the University of California to provide research-based information about home horticulture and pest management. We help home gardeners and community organizations garden sustainably and create a healthy environment.

Connect with us on social media:

https://www.facebook.com/UCCEmastergardeners.nevadacounty

https://www.instagram.com/nevadacountymg/

Listen to us: Master Gardeners and Friends Radio Show Saturdays 10:00 am to noon on KNCO 830 AM
https://www.iheart.com/live/knco-830-news-talk-830-6865/

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08/05/2026

2026 Granite Bay Wildfire Preparedness Walking Tour

Date/Time: Tuesday, August 11 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Location: Hidden Valley HOA, Granite Bay, CA (exact location will be provided to those upon registration)

Description: Are you wondering how you can prepare yourself and your property for wildfires? If so, you're invited to learn about simple, low-cost actions that you can do to protect your house and property from future fire exposures. UC Cooperative Extension, South Placer Fire District, and the Hidden Valley HOA Firewise Community are hosting a free Wildfire Preparedness Walking Tour in Granite Bay. This tour is intended for homeowners, renters, and interested Placer County residents.

UC Cooperative Extension, UC ANR Fire Network, South Placer Fire District, and Placer County Office of Emergency Services will share wildfire-related education and resources available.

Register here by August 10: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=49624

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