Learn about houseplants at free workshops | The Sacramento Bee

• HOUSEPLANTS: CARE, TIPS & MORE

Where: Green Acres Nursery & Supply, 8501 Jackson Highway, Sacramento; 901 Galleria Blvd., Roseville; and 205 Serpa Way, Folsom

When: 10 a.m. today

Admission: Free

Details: www.idiggreenacres.com

At these free workshops learn about planting and watering techniques, when to re-pot, proper feeding and pest prevention, and which houseplants are easiest to grow.

• TREE PRUNING WORKSHOP

Where: Southgate Library, 6132 66th Ave., Sacramento

When: 1 p.m. today

Admission: Free

Details: www.sactree.com, (916)924-8733

Learn how to help your trees be their best. Various pruning tools and techniques will be explored during this indoor workshop presented by the Sacramento Tree Foundation. If weather permits, the discussion will move outdoors with walkabouts to view trees surrounding the library.

• FALL COLOR IN THE ROSE GARDEN

Where: Historic City Cemetery, 1000 Broadway, Sacramento

When: 10 a.m. today; rain cancels

Admission: Free

Details: www.oldcitycemetery.com, (916)448-0811

Tour the garden’s world-renowned collection of old and rare garden roses, many of which offer unusual, eye-catching hips.

– Debbie Arrington