The Week Ahead: Busy May weekend features garden tours, bonsai

GARDENS OF THE HILLS

Where: Start at Green Acres, 205 Serpa Way, Folsom

When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 16-17

Cost: $25; children under age 12, $10

Details: www.sierrafoothills.assistanceleague.org

See seven El Dorado Hills gardens to benefit school and seniors programs of the Assistance League of Sierra Foothills.

ROSEVILLE GREENER GARDENS TOUR AND DIY EXPO

Where: Start at Roseville Utility Exploration Center, Mahany Park, 1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Roseville

When: Expo, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 16; garden tour, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 16

Cost: Tour, $5 per vehicle; DIY expo, free.

Details: (916) 746-1550, www.roseville.ca.us/gardentour

Learn how to have a water-wise landscape. The self-guided tour showcases Roseville homes that took part in the city’s “Cash for Grass” landscape conversion program. The DIY expo features dozens of experts and vendors focused on saving water and sustainable gardening.

SATSUKI AIKOKAI BONSAI SHOW AND SALE

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

When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 17

Cost: Free

Details: (916) 428-8505

This beautiful bonsai show is dedicated to blooming “little trees.” Make your own azalea bonsai class ($20) at 10:30 a.m. each day. Expert Yuzo Maruyama leads demonstrations at 1 p.m. each day.

This story was originally published May 15, 2015 at 7:00 AM with the headline "The Week Ahead: Busy May weekend features garden tours, bonsai."