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Do a ‘Face Plant’ or put worms to work

Sacramento County master gardeners offer two special (and fun) workshops

Sacramento Digs Gardening
BY Debbie Arrington PUBLISHED FEB 3, 2026

Give a houseplant a whimsical look in a fun workshop with the Sacramento County master gardeners. "Do A Face Plant!" will be held Feb. 21. Courtesy UC Master Gardeners of Sacramento County

Gardeners tend to gravitate towards whimsy. They also appreciate nature at work (especially when it turns garbage into garden gold).

This month, Sacramento County master gardeners offer a bit of both via two special events to be held at the UCCE Office Auditorium, 4145 Branch Center Road, Sacramento. Registration is now open for these popular workshops, both of which are expected to fill up fast.

At 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, “Do a Face Plant!” – not a pratfall but a crafty indoor gardening class – with the help of the master gardeners.

“Decorate a terra cotta pot to look like a face behind sunglasses,” explain the master gardeners. “All supplies and plants are included. House plant care will also be covered.”

This class is open to gardeners age 10 and up. Fee is $32 including all materials and plants. Deadline to register: Sunday, Feb. 15.

At 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, learn all about “Worm Composting.” This two-hour course will set you and your eager composters up for success.

“Learn how with regular food and a comfortable home, red wigglers will turn kitchen waste into compost,” say the master gardeners. “This indoor class will include presentations on the care and feeding of worms, options for harvesting castings along with a Q & A to avoid any trouble.

"Each participant will take home: education materials, a worm bin with bedding, red wiggler worms and adoption papers.”

Class fee is $40 and is open to wannabe worm tenders, age 13 and up; space is limited to 30 attendees.

Registration deadline: Feb. 23.

To register for either event, go to: https://ucanr.edu/site/uc-master-gardeners-sacramento-county

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