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Historic City Cemetery gardens offer morning, evening events
Tour: What’s Blooming?
Where: Historic City Cemetery, 1000 Broadway, Sacramento
When: 10 a.m. Saturday, July 30
Admission: Free
Details: 916-448-0811, www.oldcitycemetery.com
This guided tour focuses on the cemetery’s Hamilton Square garden featuring more than 600 unusual, mostly Mediterranean perennials.
Workshop: Water-wise companion planting
Where: Green Acres Nursery & Supply, all locations.
When: 9 a.m. Saturday, July 30
Admission: Free
Details: www.idiggreenacres.com
Learn how to create interesting (and beautiful) garden designs with succulents and low-water perennials.
Deadheading at dusk
Where: Historic City Cemetery, 1000 Broadway, Sacramento
When: 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1
Admission: Free
Details: 916-448-0811, www.oldcitycemetery.com
Join volunteers as they tidy up the cemetery’s famous rose garden during the early evening cool. No experience necessary; tools and training will be provided. Bring gloves.
Debbie Arrington
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