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Save the dates now for Sacramento-area garden tours

Native plant gardens on view, plus several neighborhood fundraising events

Sacramento Digs Gardening
BY Kathy Morrison PUBLISHED MAR 27, 2026

California natives typically are well-labeled in sites on the Gardens Got Natives tour, which this year will be held April 25 and 26. Kathy Morrison

Plant sales are crowding the Sacramento-area garden calendar right now, but close behind those are the spring garden tours.

Tickets for several of these fundraising tours can be purchased now, so make notes if you're the type who likes to plan ahead. Below is the list of what we are aware of now. Generally these tours are self-guided. More details and undoubtably other events will crop up soon.

-- Gardens Got Natives Tour, April 18-19, presented by the Sacramento Valley chapter of the California Native Plant Society. The 13th annual celebration of gardening with native plants has a new name this year and expands to two days. More than 40 home, school and business gardens on the tour list. Vendors of native plants also will be available. Free but registration required to receive the addresses and map. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. Register at https://sacvalleycnps.org/gardens-gone-native-tour/

-- Curtis Park Home & Garden Tour, April 25, presented by the Sierra Curtis Neighborhood Association. In this 36th annual tour, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., visitors can stroll five residences and their gardens, as well as enjoy music in Curtis Park itself. The Capitol A’s Model A Ford Club will showcase vintage cars throughout the day. Food trucks available. Ticket prices are $25 in advance ($20 for SCNA members). https://secure.qgiv.com/for/scnaevents/event/curtisparkhomegardentour

-- Gardens of Folsom Tour, April 25-26, presented by the Folsom Garden Club. Six gardens plus one bonus garden will be open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days, rain or shine. Extras include artists in the gardens, a bake sale, plant sale and food trucks. Tickets are $25, available at folsomgarden.org.

-- Pence Gallery Garden Tour, May 3, presented by the Pence Gallery in Davis. This Sunday tour from noon to 5 p.m. will feature several lovely Davis gardens, with artists painting outdoors. Yolo County master gardeners will be on site. Art exhibits at the Pence, too. Tickets not yet available. Information: https://pencegallery.org/events/garden-tour/

-- East Sac Garden Tour, May 9-10, the annual fundraiser for David Lubin Elementary. Tickets go on sale April 1. Advance prices: $25 for garden tour and $25 for the separate Wine Garden at Sutter Lawn Tennis Club. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days, rain or shine. Boutique and cafe at the school also are popular parts of the event. Additional information: https://www.eastsacgardentour.com/about

-- Tahoe Park Garden Tour, May 16, presented by the Tahoe Park Neighborhood Association. The gardens will be located along an easy bike-able and walkable path. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $12 with printed program; $10 with a map. Ticket link and additional information at https://www.tahoeparkgardentour.com/

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