Event: May General Meeting

Topic: Panel Discussion: Strategies for Protecting Plants from Changing Environmental Conditions

Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025  •  7 p.m.

Location: Shepard Garden & Arts Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento

We’ll discuss and share strategies for planning and maintaining a thriving garden in a time when weather conditions such as temperature and rainfall are not as predictable, when water quality and availability are in question, and when pollinators and natural habitat are at a premium.

Our panelists will lead us in a conversation that promises to help us keep our plants happy and healthy. We will begin with input from a panel of three veteran gardeners and teachers with different backgrounds and experiences, with much to share. They will briefly discuss challenges they face or have faced and solutions that have worked for them.

Event: April General Meeting

Speaker: George Connor

Topic: The Fascinating World of Butterflies and Moths

Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025  •  7 p.m.

Location: Shepard Garden & Arts Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento

A lifelong fascination and knowledge of butterflies and moths was already well-established and nurtured in George Connor starting as a child. At UC Davis he studied Entomology with a focus on the winged insects classified as Lepidoptera. He will share his vast knowledge and passion for these seemingly magical creatures that we welcome and pine for in our gardens. He would like to hear about our recollections and observations. 

Perhaps George is better known as a respected and thoughtful arborist, a career he accidentally fell into. George often employs rock climbing skills and gear to scale trees. And when the opportunity presents itself, he chooses Japanese hand saws and ropes rather than rely solely on ladders and power tools.

Event: Sacramento Perennial Plant Club’s Spring Plant Sale Dates: Friday & Saturday, April 18-19, 2025  • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Location: 1911 Bannon Creek Dr., Sacramento CA 95833 Purchase Member Grown Plants Wide assortment of perennials, CA natives, organically grown veggies and herbs, succulents and more! Stan, the Tool Man Garden tool, scissor and kitchen knife sharpening; container drilling.

Event: March General Meeting

Speaker: Judy Tretheway

Topic: Healing Herbs and Heart Centered Gardening

Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025  •  7 p.m.

Location: Shepard Garden & Arts Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento

Judy is inviting us into her vision of a collaborative-style community garden and herbal clinic guided by the plant community. She will share a sensory exploration of five herbs as we sip tea and muse together about the healing benefits of gardening.

Event: 20th Annual Gardener’s Market

Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025  •  9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Location: Shepard Garden & Arts Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento

We have a great lineup of returning favorite and new vendors bringing in some unusual plants and garden treasures. The proceeds of this event help fund the club’s Grants Program, monthly speakers and community gardening projects.

For more information, contact Lili Metzer (lmetzer@wavecable.com) or download the 20th Annual Gardener’s Market flyer.

Event: February General Meeting

Speaker: Saul Wiseman Grants Committee

Topic: Introduction of the 2025 Saul Wiseman Grants Awardees

Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025  •  7 p.m.

Location: Shepard Garden & Arts Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento

Our February meeting will focus on celebrating the 2025 Saul Wiseman Grants awardees.