The Week Ahead: See Sunset’s new test gardens at Celebration Weekend
Sunset Celebration Weekend
Where: Cornerstone Sonoma, 23570 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; free parking at Sonoma Airport with shuttle to event.
When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 14 and 15
Admission: $35; children under 12 admitted free.
Details: www.sunset.com
Sunset’s famous Celebration Weekend has moved along with its headquarters. Hear dozens of experts during this garden- and food-centric extravaganza. See Sunset’s new quarter-acre Test Garden and its distinct (and beautiful) garden rooms.
Sacramento Geranium Show and sale
Where: Shepard Garden and Arts Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd., Sacramento
When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 14
Admission: Free
Details: 916-264-8800
Hosted by the Sacramento Geranium Club, this large show features dozens of drought-tolerant geraniums and their cousins in bloom. Take some home, too. The club is offering many kinds including Martha Washington, regal, ivy, pansy face, scented, fancy leaf, stellar and zonal varieties.
18th annual Land Park Garden Tour & Tea
Where: Start at Holy Spirit School, 3920 W. Land Park Drive, Sacramento
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, May 15
Admission: $25; $40 tour and tea
Details: www.hs-ps.com
This self-guided walking tour features seven private gardens in the Land Park neighborhood. Also, enjoy a traditional English tea luncheon served at one of the featured homes. Proceeds benefit programs at Holy Spirit School.
Debbie Arrington
This story was originally published May 13, 2016 at 2:00 PM with the headline "The Week Ahead: See Sunset’s new test gardens at Celebration Weekend."