Fair Oaks Horticulture Center (map and directions)
11549 Fair Oaks Boulevard
Fair Oaks, CA 95628

Open gardens are informal FREE events where you roam the gardens, watch what we are doing, see what we are growing and ask questions. 

Plan to spend your morning enjoying beautiful fall blooming perennials in the Water Efficient Landscape garden. Smell the newly planted Herbs from various regions, of the world as you make your way through the gate. See raised beds being prepared for cool season vegetable crops. Learn how to keep late-summer fruit away from birds. Find out which compost method would work for your needs. Bring a bagged problem insect or plant sample to the Ask a Master Gardener table for solutions.

Mini-Talks:

Compost

9:45- The ABC’s of Building a Compost Pile

Water-Efficient Landscape

10:15- Growing Roses from Hardwood Cuttings

Vineyard
10:45- Growing a Grapevine in a Small Space:

Selection, Training, and Support.

Berries

11:15- Pruning Blackberries and Boysenberries

Buy the new 2026 Gardening Guide and Calendar for a reminder of tasks to keep your garden healthy and thriving all year. For only $12 cash or check, you can support our educational programs, and record your gardening progress. Win-win! Or buy online (plus shipping costs) with your credit card.

Located outside–rain or shine.

No pets, please!

Advice to grow by - Ask us!