The week ahead: Plant shows and other delights
▪ 62ND CAPITAL CITY VIOLET SHOW AND SALE
Where: Shepard Garden and Arts Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd., Sacramento
When: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday
Admission: Free
Details: www.sacviolets.org
Hosted by the Capital City African Violet Society, this beautiful show features scores of blooming African violets. Plus take some home; hundreds of plants – including many rare and unusual varieties – will be offered for sale along with pots and supplies. Repotting available. Get advice, too.
▪ SPRINGTIME AT ANANDA
Where: Crystal Hermitage at Ananda Village, 14618 Tyler Foote Road, Nevada City
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; continues April 11-12 and 18-19
Admission: $5; children ages 12 and under admitted free
Details: (530) 478-7574, www.crystalhermitage.org
See 15,000 tulips in 75 varieties plus many other spring flowers in bloom at this retreat in the Sierra foothills, about 90 minutes from Sacramento. Check website for directions.
▪ NATURE DISCOVERY DROP-IN DAY
Where: UC Davis Arboretum GATEway garden (behind Davis Commons shopping center)
When: Noon-2 p.m. Saturday
Admission: Free
Details: (530) 752-4880, arboretum.ucdavis.edu
This family event lets you discover the diversity of nature with hands-on demonstrations.
▪ ORCHID WORKSHOP
Where: Exotic Plants, 1833 Howe Ave., Sacramento
When: Noon Saturday
Admission: Free
Details: (916) 922-4769, www.exoticplantsltd.com
Learn the basics of orchid care and success during this popular workshop; call in advance to reserve a seat.
▪ WALK WITH WARREN
Where: Arboretum gazebo, UC Davis campus
When: Noon Wednesday
Admission: Free
Details: text (530) 752-4880, arboretum.ucdavis.edu
Join Warren Roberts, storyteller extraordinaire and arboretum superintendent emeritus, for a knowledge-packed visit to the arboretum gardens in bloom.
▪ BOOT CAMP: MANAGE GARDEN PESTS
Where: Green Acres, 8501 Jackson Road, Sacramento
When: 10 a.m. April 11
Admission: Free
Details: www.idiggreenacres.com
Join soil and pest expert Steve Zien for this informative hands-on workshop so you can hit the ground running.
Debbie Arrington
This story was originally published April 3, 2015 at 10:00 AM with the headline "The week ahead: Plant shows and other delights."