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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.

"You know, when you get your first asparagus, or your first acorn squash, or your first really good
tomato of the season, those are the moments that define the cook's year. I get more excited by
that than anything else." —Mario Batali

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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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