Get a jump on 2027 gardening at Harvest Day

Gardeners like to plan ahead. (Our vision of spring is why we plant bulbs in fall.)

Which means it’s never too soon to get a new calendar and gardening guide – especially when it’s also packed with helpful local tips.

At Harvest Day on Saturday, Aug. 1, be among the first to pick up a copy of the Sacramento County master gardeners’ 2027 Gardening Guide & Calendar. The theme could inspire your fall planting – “All Things Native: The Birds and the Bees and the Flowers and the Trees.”

With different aspects highlighted each month, learn about growing native plants in harmony with native wildlife. Each month features extensive checklists, including what to plant. There’s also ample room for notes, plus links to useful master gardener publications and Sacramento’s YouTube video library.

This photo-filled publication also makes a great gift. The guide is tailored to the greater Sacramento area, including Sacramento, Yolo, San Joaquin, Sutter and the eastern side of Solano counties as well as the Sierra foothills.

Look for the master gardeners’ calendar table at Harvest Day. (Cash or check; price is $12 including tax.)

Harvest Day – Sacramento County’s largest gardening education event – is set for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, at Fair Oaks Horticulture Center in Fair Oaks Park, 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks. Admission and parking are free.

Hosted by the Sacramento County master gardeners, Harvest Day is packed with speakers, in-garden demonstrations, vendors and experts. If you’ve got a garden question or need advice, this is the place to go. (To feed hungry patrons, there will be food trucks, too.)

Due to the expected heat, speakers and mini-talks are scheduled for the morning. Abundant shade is available at the venue. (Tip: Bring your own cold water, though water will be for sale from the food vendors.)