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    The Week Ahead: Home & garden-related activities

    By Debbie Arrington
    The Sacramento Bee
    Published: Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011 - 12:00 am | Page 2CALIFORNIA LIFE
    Last Modified: Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011 - 3:05 pm

    GARDEN-RELATED ACTIVITIES

    UNDER THE REDWOOD CANOPY

    Where: UC Davis Arboretum; meet at the Wyatt Deck, Old Davis Road, on the UC Davis campus.

    When: 2 p.m. today

    Admission: Free

    Details: (530) 752-4880 or http://arboretum.ucdavis.edu.

    Redwoods have come to symbolize California, and this grove gave the UC Davis Arboretum its start. During this free guided tour, learn about the unique ecosystem of the redwood forest and the plants that grow under the redwood canopy – useful information if you have a redwood growing in your own garden.

    THE FINE ART OF CALIFORNIA FLORA

    Where: Williams+Paddon Building, 2237 Douglas Blvd., Roseville.

    When: Through Feb. 28; show is open for viewing 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

    Admission: Free

    Details: (800) 393-5951, www.chipallenphotography. com or www.sactree.org.

    Chip Allen presents 14 pieces of his fine art photography in a special display at the Williams +Paddon Building. Most of the images were taken of plants within 90 minutes of Sacramento. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this photography will benefit the Sacramento Tree Foundation.

    HOME-RELATED ACTIVITIES

    LIVE AUCTION AT DENIO'S

    Where: Denio's Farmers Market and Swap Meet, 1551 Vineyard Road, Roseville

    When: Auction starts at 10 a.m. today; market open 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. today

    Admission: Free; parking, $3

    Details: (916) 782-2704 or www.denios.org

    Roseville's 64-year-old tradition returns to its roots with a weekly Saturday morning auction, featuring new furniture, small appliances, antiques, home décor, rugs, store fixtures, office equipment, box lots, commercial Christmas décor and restaurant equipment. The auction will be held in Warehouse G on Denio's 70-acre site. (For more details and a map, see Denio's website.) In addition, find an abundance of fresh produce, new and used merchandise, specialty items and gifts from hundreds of vendors.

    GREENING YOUR HOLIDAYS

    Where: Roseville Utility Exploration Center, 1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Roseville

    When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today

    Admission: Free

    Details: (916) 746-1550 or www.roseville.ca.us/explore

    Learn how to make your festivities a little greener with this family-friendly exhibit, featuring gift-wrapping demonstrations with recycled or repurposed materials.

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