The Week Ahead: See a million flowers at Daylily Days
20th annual Daylily Days
Where: Amador Flower Farm, 22001 Shenandoah School Road, Plymouth
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 11 and 12
Admission: Free
Details: 209-245-6660, amadorflowerfarm.com
See a million flowers including 1,200 varieties of daylilies at their height of bloom at this 14-acre destination nursery in the heart of Amador wine country. Free tram tours, refreshments and garden advice will be offered. Bring a picnic.
Workshop: Integrated Pest Management
Where: Green Acres Nursery & Supply, all locations.
When: 9 a.m. Saturday, June 11.
Admission: Free
Details: idiggreenacres.com
Use nature to keep bugs in check. In this weekly series, learn how to attract beneficial insects to your garden and control pests using least toxic methods. Next up on June 18: “Celebration of Pollinators.”
Deadheading at Daybreak
Where: Historic City Cemetery, 1000 Broadway, Sacramento
When: 7:30-10 a.m. June 18
Admission: Free
Details: oldcitycemetery.com, cemeteryrose.org
In the cool of the morning, help the garden’s volunteers tidy up the cemetery’s famous collection of rare and Victorian-era roses. No experience necessary. Bring gloves and pruning shears.
Debbie Arrington
This story was originally published June 10, 2016 at 2:00 PM with the headline "The Week Ahead: See a million flowers at Daylily Days."