Season Reopens

Camino Garden Center starts its spring season on Thursday March 1 2012.  Check out our newest project at: Garden University

Camino Garden Center Needs Your Help

Last summer a wild cat abandoned her two kittens at the nursery.  We have had a lot of fun watching these two kittens grow up, but having just lost Smokey we are not ready to take in two new cats.  We are looking for a new home for these cats.  They are wild but very friendly and would make great barn cats.  They seem to like being indoors especially during this cold weather.  They are very bonded to each other so we would like them to go to a home together.  If you are interested in giving these cats a home please call us here at: Camino Garden Center 530-647-0910.

Loss of an Icon

It is with great sadness that we must tell you; one of our own passed away today.  Smokey came to us via Bob Brown, a neighbor and good friend.  Smokey quickly became the official garden cat of Camino Garden Center.  Over the years, Smokey worked his way into our lives and our hearts.  He later went on to author "Smokey's Corner" in our newsletter.  We hang our heads in sadness for the loss of a good friend, a great cat, and a wonderful family member.  Rest in Peace Smokey.

Master Gardener Classes September 2011

Native Plants Saturday, September 17: 9 a.m. – noon

EDC's native plants support our colorful, beautiful and interesting native birds, bees, and butterflies. Naturally adapted to our Mediterranean climate with cold wet winters and hot dry summers, native plants survive when other plants give up and die. Come to this class to learn more about native plants and their interactions with our native fauna as only Master Gardener Virginia Feagans can cover.

Location: Placerville Main Library, 345 Fair Lane, Placerville

Fall Plant Sale Saturday, September 24: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

The 3rd annual fall plant sale, sponsored by the EDC Master Gardeners, has something for every garden in our vicinity. Included but not limited to are fall/winter vegetables, native plants, perennials and shrubs and a few surprises too!

Location: Veterans Memorial Bldg parking lot, 130 Placerville Dr., Placerville


Starthistle Control Saturday, September 24: 9 a.m. – noon

There is hope! Yellow Starthistle can be controlled. Come to this class to learn some new techniques and procedures for the control of Yellow Starthistle from Master Gardener Steve Savage. Be sure to shop at the plant sale before and after class.

Location: Veterans Memorial Bldg, 130 Placerville Dr., Placerville

Tomato Contest

The last day to weigh in your tomato is fast approaching.  Weigh in your tomatoes by Saturday September 17, 2011.  Winners will be announced on Sunday September 18, 2011.

Fall 2011 Newsletter

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July Newsletter 2011

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