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Appraisers Gary Cox, Gary Schiff, Sylvia Fitzgerald, Daniel Smith and John Wibberly will evaluate books, toys, guns, paintings and more at the Antiques Evaluation Day. For furniture appraisals, contact Lynn Smith in advance at (916) 505-5232

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    The week ahead: Wildflowers and plant sales

    By Debbie Arrington
    The Sacramento Bee
    Published: Saturday, Apr. 14, 2012 - 12:00 am | Page 2CALIFORNIA LIFE
    Last Modified: Tuesday, Apr. 17, 2012 - 9:16 am

    GARDEN-RELATED ACTIVITIES

    WILDFLOWER WONDERS

    Where: Soil Born Farms, 2140 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova

    When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today

    Admission: Free

    Details: www.CNPS.org

    Presented by the Sacramento Valley Chapter of the California Native Plant Society, this family event makes nature-watching fun for all. Take guided walks along the American River parkway while learning about creek life and more. A plant sale will feature California natives.

    ARBORETUM PLANT SALE: THE THREE B'S

    Where: Arboretum teaching nursery, Garrod Drive, UC Davis

    When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. today

    Admission: Free

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

    This sale emphasizes plants that attract pollinators – bees, birds and beneficial insects.

    53RD ANNUAL AMERICAN BONSAI SHOW

    Where: Shepard Garden and Arts Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd., Sacramento.

    When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday

    Admission: Free

    Details: www.abasbonsai.org

    Demonstrations at 1:30 p.m. each day by John Thompson. Supplies and trees offered for sale.

    SPRING BENEFIT PERENNIAL PLANT SALE

    Where: Parking lot behind The Gifted Gardener, 18th and J streets, Sacramento

    When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today and Sunday

    Admission: Free

    Details: (916) 617-7516

    Bob Hamm hosts this benefit plant sale for the Sunburst Projects, which helps children and families living with AIDS. Expected to be Hamm's only midtown sale this spring, the event features a wide assortment of unusual perennials.

    HOME-RELATED ACTIVITIES

    ASK AN EXPERT DAY

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

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

    Admission: Free

    Details: (916) 746-1550.

    Have a question about landscaping, energy efficiency, rebate programs, water conservation or recycling? Meet with experts and get answers.

    ANTIQUES EVALUATION DAY

    Where: Unitarian Universalist Society, 2524 Sierra Blvd., Sacramento

    When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. next Saturday

    Admission: $8 for one item; $35 for five

    Details: (530) 666-0202 or www.welcomehomehousing.org.

    Learn more about your treasures at this fund-raiser to benefit Welcome Home Housing, a nonprofit that houses adults with mental illness. Appraisers Gary Cox, Gary Schiff, Sylvia Fitzgerald, Daniel Smith and John Wibberly will evaluate books, toys, guns, paintings, jewelry, collectibles, sports memorabilia and more. For furniture appraisals, contact Lynn Smith in advance at (916) 505-5232.

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