Shop and support local clubs

Fall sale

Where: Shepard Garden and Arts Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd., Sacramento

When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 3 and 4

Admission: Free

Details: sgaac.org

Support dozens of local garden, arts and crafts clubs at this popular sale featuring art, handmade crafts, plants, books, garden supplies and more.

Orchid care and arrangement workshop

Where: Exotic Plants, 1833 Howe Ave., Sacramento

When: Noon Saturday, Oct. 3

Admission: Free

Details: 916-922-4769, exoticplantsltd.com

Learn how to care for orchids and make arrangements using these long-lasting blooms.

Garden grand opening

Where: Sherwood Demonstration Garden, 6699 Campus Drive, Placerville

When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3

Admission: Free

Details: http://ucanr.edu/sites/EDC_Master_Gardeners

El Dorado County master gardeners will be out in force at the dedication of their new demonstration garden. See 16 test gardens devoted to different categories of plants and gardening pursuits. Bring questions; get advice.

Debbie Arrington

This story was originally published October 2, 2015 at 7:00 AM with the headline "Shop and support local clubs."