The Week Ahead: Learn to make the right cuts – and a lot more

Northern California Home & Landscape Expo

Where: Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento

When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 30 and 31

Admission: $7; children age 12 and under admitted free

Details: homeandlandscapeexpo.com

This huge home show fills several buildings with more than 600 vendors. Check out the designer landscapes, reflecting current (and water-wise) garden trends. Learn how to tackle several projects, from artificial turf to kitchen remodeling, during free workshops.

Rose pruning class

Where: Historic City Cemetery, 1000 Broadway, Sacramento

When: 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30

Admission: Free; donations welcome

Details: 916-715-7294, oldcitycemetery.com

Learn how to prune spring-blooming old garden roses and other, less common varieties. Bring gloves and pruners.

Winter pruning clinic

Where: El Dorado Nursery, 3931-C Durock Road, Shingle Springs

When: 10 a.m. and noon Sunday, Jan. 31

Admission: Free

Details: 530-676-6555, eldoradonursery.com/

Two sessions tackle two tricky subjects. Learn how to prune Japanese maples at 10 a.m., followed by roses at noon. Each workshop will last about an hour. Wear a warm jacket; classes will be held outdoors. RSVP in advance to guarantee a seat (and snacks!)

Debbie Arrington

This story was originally published January 29, 2016 at 6:00 AM with the headline "The Week Ahead: Learn to make the right cuts – and a lot more."