GARDEN-RELATED ACTIVITIES
FOURTH ANNUAL SACRAMENTO VALLEY CYMBIDIUM SOCIETY SHOW AND SALE
Where: Shepard Garden and Arts Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd., Sacramento
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today
Admission: Free
Details: www.sacramento cymbidiums.org; Cymbidiums are outdoor-growing orchids that thrive in Sacramento weather with no greenhouse. This event shows off scores of beautiful blooming cymbidiums. In addition, hundreds will be offered for sale, along with growing supplies including planting mix and fertilizers specially formulated for our region. Also, free classes will teach you how to grow these hardy orchids and make them re-bloom year after year. Repotting will be demonstrated, or bring in your overgrown plant and let the society's experts repot it for you for a small donation.
GIANT PUMPKIN GROWERS FORUM
Where: The pavilion in Elk Grove Park, 9950 Elk Grove-Florin Road, Elk Grove
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. next Saturday
Admission: $20 in advance, $30 at door
Details: (916) 684-7550 or www.yourcsd.com.
Gear up for next fall's Giant Pumpkin Festival with a forum devoted to growing king-size veggies. Current champion Leonardo Urena – who set a state record with a 1,704- pound pumpkin at Half Moon Bay's 2011 weigh-in – will be the keynote speaker. Urena also won the 2011 Elk Grove pumpkin festival with a 1,684.5-pounder. Get answers from experts. Seed for humongous pumpkins will be available for sale. Forum includes a catered lunch.
88TH ANNUAL SACRAMENTO CAMELLIA SHOW
Where: Memorial Auditorium, 1515 J St., Sacramento
When: 3-6 p.m. next Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 4
Admission: Free
Details: www.camelliasociety ofsacramento.org.
The granddaddy of Sacramento floral shows celebrates the city's official flower in style. With the theme "Crazy for Camellias," the event features hundreds of gorgeous blooms. In addition, about 200 plants will be offered for sale.
WINGS AND WINE
Where: High Hand Nursery, 3750 Taylor Road, Loomis
When: 5:30-8 p.m. next Saturday
Admission: $15 in advance, $25 at door
Details: (916) 652-2065 or www.highhand.com.
This benefit for Gold Country Wildlife Rescue features local wine, appetizers and a visit with special guests: owls, hawks, falcons and one really big eagle – all rescued by Gold Country.
HOME-RELATED ACTIVITIES
SACRAMENTO HOME AND GARDEN SHOW
Where: Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento
When: Noon-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. next Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 4
Admission: $7; children age 12 and under admitted free with adult
Details: www.sachomeandgardenshow.com/spring.
The 31st annual edition of Sacramento's original home show fills 10 exhibit halls at Cal Expo with the latest in home and garden innovations. Get ready for spring with products and help from hundreds of vendors. Bring a can of food to donate to a local food bank and get $1 off admission.
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