Placer-Nevada

With the beauty of the Placer foothills in autumn, it is easy to see why the Auburn Fall Home Show has been a popular show. This year, under new management, the show has been re-branded as the Auburn Home & Harvest Fest.

Did you know that there are 1,600 native bees in California? The vast majority of these bees lead solitary lives, surviving without the help of a hive and using their own resources to feed and protect their offspring.

The Foothill Farmers Market at the Fountains in Roseville will have a table with handouts and volunteers giving out research-based, home horticultural advice.

The Foothill Farmers Market at the Fountains in Roseville will have a table with handouts and volunteers giving out research-based, home horticultural advice.

Spring Open House in the Demonstration Garden is a family friendly event free to the public. There will be kids activities, information tables staffed with experts in various gardening topics, live music and more.

Meet and greet with the public, answer questions and help trouble shoot gardening problems, enjoy being outdoors at this smaller, rural market setting. Free parking.

Nothing says Summer like growing a vegetable garden. This workshop will cover the basics of getting your garden off to a good start. Some of the topics that will be included are planning and layout, soil, what to plant, tips for growing from seed and more.

Club Treasurer, Secretary, Reporter, Historian, and Newsletter Books Due to the 4-H office. Treasurer and Secretary books are required to be turned in. Financial Forms 6.2, 6.3, 8.5, and 8.6 and a completed peer review audit of the Treasurer book are due by this date.

Proficiencies are due at the 4-H Office by this date. Do not be late! Please remember that proficiencies must have ALL required signatures. You must have your proficiency signed by your project leader and by the county coordinator or your proficiency is not complete.

Container gardening is a great solution if you dont have suitable garden space. Learn how to choose the right container, the right plants, transplanting and more.