Spring is in the air – and on the tour
▪ OPEN GARDEN IN THE CEMETERY
Where: Historic City Cemetery, 1000 Broadway, Sacramento
When: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday
Admission: Free
Details: www.oldcitycemetery.com
Rose lovers from throughout Northern California flock to this event. See and smell more than 500 rare rose varieties in the cemetery’s famed gardens. Take guided tours of the perennial and native plant gardens, too. Shop the Heritage Rose group’s annual plant sale featuring unusual roses propagated from the cemetery’s collection.
▪ 65TH ANNUAL SACRAMENTO IRIS SOCIETY SHOW AND SALE
Where: Shepard Garden and Arts Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd., Sacramento
When: 1-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Sunday
Admission: Free
Details: (916) 690-3501
“A World of Irises” awaits at this popular show, featuring drought-tolerant bearded irises. Take some home, too, at the club’s plant sale.
▪ WILDFLOWER WONDERS
Where: Soil Born Farms, 2140 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday
Admission: $5 donation
Details: www.sacvalleycnps.org
This family event spotlights California natives growing in their natural habitat along the American River Parkway. A huge plant sale includes natives grown by the California Native Plant Society’s Elderberry Farms plus Cornflower Farms and Hedgerow Farms. Learn about butterflies, birds and bees, too.
▪ WORKSHOP: IRRIGATION TIMERS A TO Z
Where: Green Acres Nursery & Supply (all locations)
When: 8 a.m. Saturday and April 25
Admission: Free
Details: www.idiggreenacres.com
Learn how to control your irrigation system with this hands-on workshop. Bring your controller brand name and manual (if possible).
▪ 49TH ANNUAL SPRING FOLSOM ANTIQUE FAIR
Where: Historic Sutter Street, Old Folsom
When: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday
Admission: Free
Details: (916) 985-7452, www.historicfolsom.org
Find four full blocks of antiques and collectibles during this huge street fair.
▪ 15TH ANNUAL FOLSOM GARDEN TOUR
Where: Starts at 400 N. Lexington Drive, Folsom
When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 25 and 26
Admission: $15; children age 15 and younger admitted free
Details: (916) 221-2457, www.folsomgarden.org
This popular tour features outstanding private gardens rarely open to the public. This year’s focus will be on beautiful water-wise landscapes.
▪ 67TH ANNUAL SACRAMENTO ROSE SOCIETY SHOW
Where: Shepard Garden and Arts Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd., Sacramento
When: Entries, 6-10 a.m. April 25; show, 1-5 p.m. April 25
Admission: Free
Details: (916) 799-6199, www.sactorose.org
See (and smell) hundreds of beautiful roses at their peak of bloom. Members of the public may enter their roses, too, in six special categories for novice exhibitors. First-time rose showers should arrive before 9 a.m.
Debbie Arrington
This story was originally published April 17, 2015 at 5:00 PM with the headline "Spring is in the air – and on the tour."