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    The week ahead: home and garden activities

    Published: Saturday, Apr. 6, 2013 - 12:00 am | Page 2CALIFORNIA LIFE

    GARDEN-RELATED ACTIVITIES

    • CAPITAL CITY AFRICAN VIOLET SHOW AND SALE

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

    When: 1-4 p.m. today, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday

    Admission: Free

    Details: www.sacviolets.org

    This colorful event features hundreds of African violets, including many rare and unusual varieties. Self-watering pots for sale, too.


    • ORCHID WORKSHOP

    Where: Exotic Plants, 1833 Howe Ave., Sacramento

    When: Noon today

    Admission: Free; reservations advised

    Details: (916) 922-4769

    Exotic Plants founder and expert Kifumi Keppler presents another popular workshop, focusing on orchids.


    • 36th ANNUAL BONSAI SEKIYU KAI SHOW

    Where: Sacramento Buddhist Church, 2401 Riverside Blvd., Sacramento

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

    Admission: Free

    Details: bonsaisekiyukai.wordpress.com

    One of five local clubs, Bonsai Sekiyu Kai kicks off the bonsai season with its large exhibit of sculptured little trees and viewing stones. Demonstrations both days by sensei Johnny Uchida.


    • BENEFIT PLANT SALE

    Where: 3072 24th St., Sacramento

    When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. today, Sunday and Monday

    Admission: Free

    Details: (916) 617-7516

    Perennials expert Robert Hamm presents a huge selection for area gardens, including many unusual and hard-to-find varieties such as native bleeding hearts, wood poppies for shade and newer hostas. Funds support Sunburst Projects' summer camp program for children affected by HIV/AIDS.


    • ELK GROVE GREENER GARDENS FESTIVAL

    Where: Miwok Park, 9344 Village Tree Drive, Elk Grove

    When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. next Saturday

    Admission: Free

    Details:http://www.elkgrovegreenergardens.org

    This festival focuses on sustainable, water-wise landscaping with free workshops, demonstrations, children's activities, expert advice, a plant sale and more. Sign up online for a free garden tour of water-wise home landscapes the same day.


    HOME-RELATED ACTIVITIES


    • ANNUAL FABRIC SALE

    Where: North Highlands Community Center, 6040 Watt Ave., Sacramento

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

    Admission: Free

    Details: www.asgsacramento.org, (916) 485-7612

    The Sacramento chapter of the American Sewing Guild hosts its annual sale of fabrics for quilts, crafts and garments. Find unusual prints for projects and all kinds of fabrics and notions at bargain prices.

    – Debbie Arrington

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