About Us Programs, Tours & Workshops Scholarships Annual Plant Sale
Established in 1928, the Roseville Better Gardens Club is an award winning, nonprofit educational organization affiliated with California Garden Clubs, Inc. The club’s objectives are to create, promote, and further interest in amateur gardening, plant life, conservation, and wildlife. Join one of the oldest garden clubs in California, learn about gardening, meet new gardening friends, and have fun! As of September 2025, we have 100+ members and growing.
The Roseville Better Gardens Club membership offers:
- Monthly meetings with knowledgeable program speakers
- Informative horticultural presentations
- Community service activities and funds awarded to non-profit groups for horticulture, conservation and wildlife projects
- Special field trips, tours, workshops, and other activities
- Sharing of gardening information and techniques
- Monthly newsletters
- Annual scholarships to college students pursuing a horticulture-related degree (click on Scholarship link above for more information)
GENERAL MEETINGS: 3rd Wednesday, unless noted, of each month from September to June; no meetings held during July and August
- 2025 – 2026 General Meeting Dates
- September 17, 2025 (Wednesday)
- October 15, 2025 (Wednesday)
- November 19, 2025 (Wednesday)
- December 10, 2025 (Wednesday) – Holiday Potluck Luncheon
- January 21, 2026 (Wednesday)
- February 18, 2026 (Wednesday)
- March 18, 2026 (Wednesday)
- April 15, 2026 (Wednesday)
- May 20, 2026 (Wednesday)
- June 17, 2026 – End of the Year Luncheon
- Where: Maidu Community Center – 1550 Maidu Drive, Roseville, CA 95661 (off of Rocky Ridge Drive between Douglas Boulevard and Cirby Way)
- Time: Doors open at 12:30 PM; meetings 1:00 – 3:00 PM
- GUESTS ARE WELCOME AT OUR MEETINGS!! Guests are encouraged to arrive at 12:30.
- We socialize and celebrate in December (Holiday Luncheon) and June (End of the Year Luncheon) – no regular meetings in those two months.
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION:
- Annual membership dues are $40 per person or $60 for two people in the same household.
- Guests are invited to attend two meetings before committing to membership.
- Questions? Contact Membership Co-Chairs:
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- Floy Taylor: phone 408.226.5826 | email ftaylor844@aol.com
- Bev Wilkinson: phone 916.704.6151 | email bevwilkinson@comcast.net
- Penny Pines / Plant Trees in America Conservation Program
- Orangevale-Fair Oaks Food Bank & Farm
- Sponsored Youth Project – Schoolyard Habitat Project at the Discovery Club, Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary in Orangevale, CA
- Gold Country Wildlife Rescue
- RUFF – Roseville Urban Forest Foundation
- The Petal Connection
- ANNUAL PLANT & BAKE SALE – member grown plants, garden related items, and bake sale.
- In spring, this is our major fundraiser.
- Master Gardeners Garden Faire (RBGC plant sale booth)
- Holiday Luncheon Silent Auction
- Fall Fundraiser Silent Auction (October meeting)
- Plant Boutique and Opportunity Table at General Meetings
TOURS, WORKSHOPS, ETC.:
- Member Gardens Tour in spring, annual tour of 2 member gardens
- Plant and Seed Exchange in fall
- Garden crafts workshops throughout the year
- Garden-related tours throughout the year
- Annual Propagation Workshop (preparing for Plant Sale) in late winter
- For more information about RBGC, please contact Barbara Patman, President: phone 209.814.9558 | email bpatman@att.net.
- Follow our club Facebook page for gardening information and updates on our club projects and activities: Search “Roseville Better Gardens Club, Roseville, CA”
Updated 9/21/2025