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Sept. 27, Saturday -- The ºÙºÙÊÓƵ Good Life Garden, located at the Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science, will host its debut event, featuring David Howard, who was Prince Charles' former head gardener and one of the world's foremost experts on organic and sustainable horticulture. Howard will discuss the gardens at Highgrove House in Gloucestershire, the private residence of the Prince of Wales. Also featured will be author Ethne Clark, discussing the evolution of the kitchen garden from the late medieval period to the 19th century, and local author, cooking school owner and "slow food" leader Georgeanne Brennan. Also showcased will be a "Taste of the Region" sampling of local artisanal products, from heirloom tomatoes, caviar and handcrafted cheeses to smoked fish, breads, preserves and wine. Tickets for the 5 p.m. event, costing $75 per person, will be available Aug. 1. For more information, contact Kira O'Donnell, event coordinator, at (916) 705-9621. The Robert Mondavi Institute's Good Life Garden celebrates the relationship between good food and good health by linking the culinary arts, nutrition, and wine and food sciences in an academic setting; and will offer year-round public events, workshops, internships and volunteer opportunities.