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Here's where you'll learn all about gardening in Sacramento, California... the City of Trees... the Camellia Capital.... Sacratomato! Our region spans Sunset zones 8, 9, and 14 and USDA zone 9. Our Mediterranean climate, native plants, valley location and rich agricultural heritage make gardening here unlike gardening anywhere else.

 

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Sacramento's Climate

Mediterranean

  • Summers are hot and dry
  • Winters are cool and wet
  • Expect winter frosts and occasional freezes
  • Average first frost: Nov 14
  • Average last frost: Mar 23

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