Mark Twain Garden Club

07/18/2026

Yesterday, the Mark Twain Garden Club gathered for our monthly meeting in the beautiful Carriage House at the Foreman-Roberts House Museum.

A big thank you to the Carson City Historical Society for hosting us! It was so nice catching up with everyone, enjoying some delicious finger foods, and spending time together in such a wonderful historic setting.

Already looking forward to next month's meeting! 🌿🌸

07/06/2026

🌿 Ever wanted to grow beautiful clematis in Northern Nevada? 🌿

If you've admired those spectacular climbing flowers but weren't sure how to grow or prune them, this free Garden Talk is for you!

Certified Master Gardener Douglas Kadera knows firsthand that gardening in Northern Nevada is very different from gardening elsewhere. After moving to Gardnerville from Southern California five years ago, he quickly discovered that our high-desert climate brings unique challenges. His journey to becoming a Master Gardener opened his eyes to just how much there is to learn—and today he enjoys growing clematis, fruit trees, vegetables, native plants, flowers, and much more in his thriving Nevada garden.

Douglas will share practical tips on:
🌸 Choosing and growing clematis successfully
✂️ Understanding the often-confusing art of pruning
🌱 Gardening in Northern Nevada's unique climate
🌿 Lessons he's learned through experience and Master Gardener training

Whether you're new to gardening or have years of experience, you'll leave with helpful ideas you can put to use in your own yard.

📅 Wednesday, July 8
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 Carson City Community Gardens
1044 Beverly Drive, Carson City

🪑 Please bring a chair!

This presentation is FREE and open to the public. If you can't make the Carson City presentation, Douglas will also be presenting this topic at Gertrude's Talks in Douglas County this August.

Come spend an enjoyable summer evening in the garden and discover why clematis is known as the "Queen of Climbers!" We hope to see you there! 🌺🌿

06/10/2026

🌼 Missed the plant sale last week? Here's a second chance!

Pick up beautiful native pollinator plants and stay for a free, fun-filled talk on Container Gardening. Whether you have a large garden, a small patio, or just a sunny porch, you'll discover creative ways to grow more in less space while supporting bees, butterflies, and other important pollinators.

Come for the plants, stay for the inspiration! 🌿🐝🦋

03/09/2026

WORM-CURIOUS? CARSON CITY GARDEN TALK DIGS INTO WORM FARMING
Carson City Master Gardeners Present October Garden Talk: Worm Farming Carson City, NV — The Carson City Master Gardeners invite the community to attend this season’s first “Garden Talk” presentation. The event will take place on Wednesday, March 11th at 5:30 PM, held at the Carriage House of the Foreman-Roberts House Museum, 1207 N. Carson St., Carson City.
This free, in-person session will focus on the topic of Worm Farming, offering practical tips on these superheroes of the soil world. The presentation is suitable for gardeners of all experience levels and offers an opportunity to learn from local experts and engage with the gardening community.
The Garden Talk series is hosted by a Carson City Master Gardener and is held at 5:30 the second Wednesday of each month from March through September.
For more information, please contact Adam Carpenter, County Coordinator, at: [email protected] or 775-887-2252, or visit the University of Nevada, Carson City Extension website.

01/21/2026

Foreman-Roberts House Museum Opens for National Seed Swap Day Celebration!

The Carson City Historical Society will open the historic Foreman-Roberts House Museum on Saturday, January 31, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in conjunction with the UNR Carson City Master Gardener group’s National Seed Swap Day celebration.

The museum is located at 1207 N. Carson Street, Carson City. Visitors are invited to tour the house while attending the family-friendly seed swap event taking place in the Carriage House.

“We’re thrilled to be part of this celebration,” said Liz Cain, President of the Carson City Historical Society and a UNR Master Gardener. “It’s a wonderful opportunity to bring together gardening, history, and community—and to welcome people into a historic home that many have never seen before.”

The Foreman-Roberts House Museum is operated by the Carson City Historical Society, an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

More information: CCHistorical.org or 775-315-9111

01/16/2026

01/16/2026

Winter called. Carson City didn’t answer.

Since it already feels like spring, join the Carson City Master Gardeners for National Seed Swap Day — Saturday, Jan. 31, 10–1 at the Foreman-Roberts House Carriage House, 1207 N. Carson Street, in Carson City. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this free community event is open to everyone.

No seeds needed — just come swap, browse, pick up ideas, and enjoy chatting with fellow garden lovers while we all pretend it’s planting season already.