Check moisture in compost pile and turn over
2025-07-24

Feed indoor plants
2025-07-28, 2025-09-19

Monitor annual flowerspetunias and geraniumsfor bud worms
2025-08-01

Cut back lavender after flowering to promote second bloom
2025-08-04

Mulch plants to keep soil cooler and conserve water
2025-08-05

Protect locust trees from locust borers
2025-08-07

Plant cool season vegetables
2025-08-08

Feed container plants and summer annuals
2025-08-11

Control salt/mineral build up in indoor plants
2025-08-13
Hose off the leaves and flush with ample water. Do this in the shade.

Apply organic fertilizer to lawns
2025-09-02

Start feeding cool weather food to fish
2025-09-04

Sow seeds for native and pollinator gardens
2025-09-05

Fertilize fruit trees after harvest and top dress with compost
2025-09-09

Fall bulbs available for spring blooms
2025-09-12

Pickles 101
2025-09-13 | Rail City Garden Center, 1720 Brierley Way, Sparks, NV, 89434, United States
Learn how to use cucumbers from your garden to make pickles!
Presented by Doreen Spires. This is a hands-on class!
She will teach you all about canning your cucumbers that you worked so hard to grow and making them into delicious dill pickles.
Doreen will cover how to get started, the difference between the different canning methods, materials needed, altitude adjustments, head space, temperatures, and shelf stability. We also have canning jars available for purchase. Attendees are required to bring the following: knife, cutting board, and measuring spoons.
Date and time:
Saturday, September 13, 2025
11am – 1pm PDT
REGISTER HERE

Best time of the year to plant perennials, trees and shrubs
2025-09-15
Time to oversee the lawn if necessary.

Garlic for planting available
2025-09-16

Dig, divide and replant overgrown perennials as they finish blooming
2025-09-17

Plant cover crops to boost soil next year
2025-09-18

Garlic 101
2025-09-20 | Rail City Garden Center, 1720 Brierley Way, Sparks, NV, 89434, United States
Grow garlic at home!
Learn all the best tips and tricks for growing garlic at home! We also have seed garlic in several varieties available for purchase!
Date and time:
Saturday, September 20
11am – 12pm PDT
Register here

Harvest potatoes
2025-09-22

Time to plant cover crops, buckwheat, vetch, rye
2025-09-23

Buy bulbs to pre-chill for forced bloom in November
2025-09-24

Swap hummingbird feeders for wild bird feeders
2025-09-26

Scarecrow Building - $20 Per Scarecrow
2025-09-27 | Rail City Garden Center, 1720 Brierley Way, Sparks, NV, 89434, United States
Come build your own funny, cute, or scary scarecrow for the fall!
It’s that time of year to build your fun, cute, or scary scarecrow for fall! All supplies are provided; you just need to bring your imagination! $20 per scarecrow.
Date and time:
Saturday, September 27, 2025
11am – 2pm PDT
Register here

Scarecrow Building – $20 Per Scarecrow
2025-09-28 | Rail City Garden Center, 1720 Brierley Way, Sparks, NV, 89434, United States
Come build your own funny, cute, or scary scarecrow for the fall!
It’s that time of year to build your fun, cute, or scary scarecrow for fall! All supplies are provided; you just need to bring your imagination! $20 per scarecrow.
Date and time:
Sunday, September 28, 2025
11am – 2pm PDT
Register here

Control Box Elder and Elm Beetles as they congregate
2025-09-30

In October water lawn 1/2” to 1” per week
2025-10-01

Divide and transplant spring and summer blooming perennials
2025-10-02
