In the Garden Community

Nevada County is full of people who grow things, tend things, and show up for each other. Here's what's happening around our Sierra Foothills community — events worth knowing about, markets worth visiting, and a few notes from the field. Updated weekly.

Coming Up


Wednesday, May 27 · 4:30–6pm · Today

Happy Gardening Hour with Garden Goddesses

Weiss Brothers Nursery, Grass Valley. I'll be there. Come tell me what you planted in your garden.

Saturday, May 30 · 8am–12:30pm

Grass Valley Farmers Market — Saturday

Pine Creek Shopping Center, 650 Freeman Lane, Grass Valley (in front of JCPenney). The Saturday version — bigger, more vendors, 25+. Bring a bag and something to spend.

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Saturday, May 30 · 8:30am–1pm

Nevada City Farmers Market

Union Street, downtown Nevada City. One of my favorites — local farmers, sustainable agriculture, and a beautiful walkable setting. Go early.

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Sunday, May 31 · 9am–1pm

Western Gateway Farmers Market

Western Gateway Park, Penn Valley. The Sunday market — relaxed, local, worth the drive if you're in the area.

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