Gardening in Sacramento... and the great beyond
Hi! Here it is March, and we’re all getting spring fever … when even non-gardeners start getting the urge to dig in the dirt! The nurseries are getting stocked up on all those New-For-2010 plants. Vegetable gardening continues to grow as a hot trend. I think this is great...being able to pick your own lemons, or tomatoes from the vine or a bit of basil from your herb garden is easy and immensely satisfying. I’m trying out an EarthBox this year courtesy of CSN stores. I think this could be a great for people who have limited gardening space, horrid soil or who want some veggies but don’t want to be tied to their watering chores. We’ll see… I’m also trying some new seed introductions from Renee’s Garden.
Exotic
Plants Free Bonsai Workshop March 13th at 11am
Plants Free Bonsai Workshop March 13th at 11am
With
Bonsai Expert & Master Gardener, Timm Johnson, Exotic Plants Store in
Sacramento near the Arden Mall. RSVP (916) 922-4769
Bonsai Expert & Master Gardener, Timm Johnson, Exotic Plants Store in
Sacramento near the Arden Mall. RSVP (916) 922-4769
Rocklin’s Mad
Man Bamboo Open House – March 13th 9:30 – 3:00 pm
Man Bamboo Open House – March 13th 9:30 – 3:00 pm
Local
family-owned bamboo nursery…350 plants, over 50 varieties.
family-owned bamboo nursery…350 plants, over 50 varieties.
Sacramento
Perennial Plant Club 10th Annual Vendor Sale – March 20th
Perennial Plant Club 10th Annual Vendor Sale – March 20th
Special
talk by Tom Fisher of Timber Press at 12 pm, “Mediterranean Garden Perennials”.
Sheppard Garden and Arts Center in Sacramento
talk by Tom Fisher of Timber Press at 12 pm, “Mediterranean Garden Perennials”.
Sheppard Garden and Arts Center in Sacramento
23800 State Highway 16, Capay, CA 95607 http://www.farmfreshtoyou.com/index.php
See my blog post, Romancing
the Farm, for more about this great Community Supported Agriculture Farm.
the Farm, for more about this great Community Supported Agriculture Farm.
On the
peninsula, It’s Spring Fling at Filoli – March 20 10 – 3:30 pm
peninsula, It’s Spring Fling at Filoli – March 20 10 – 3:30 pm
Family
event with activities for all ages
event with activities for all ages
San Francisco
Flower and Garden Show in San Mateo - March 24 - 28th
Flower and Garden Show in San Mateo - March 24 - 28th
Special
early purchase discount, $16 for all 5 days, by March 17th.
early purchase discount, $16 for all 5 days, by March 17th.
What's Happening at
the Nurseries? Workshops!
the Nurseries? Workshops!
Eisley's
Nursery in Auburn Has Classes:
Nursery in Auburn Has Classes:
Saturday
March 13 at 10:00 and 2:00 – Earle Eisley will present “The Secrets of a
Successful Vegetable Garden.” Free
March 13 at 10:00 and 2:00 – Earle Eisley will present “The Secrets of a
Successful Vegetable Garden.” Free
Loomis - High
Hand Nursery – March Workshops in the greenhouse
Hand Nursery – March Workshops in the greenhouse
March
13th, 10 am – “Wake up Your Yard from a Winter Slumber” Learn how to
check and maintain your irrigation and drip systems, review care and feeding of
plants, trees and shrubs, and discuss pruning and trimming techniques. Free
13th, 10 am – “Wake up Your Yard from a Winter Slumber” Learn how to
check and maintain your irrigation and drip systems, review care and feeding of
plants, trees and shrubs, and discuss pruning and trimming techniques. Free
March
27th, 10 am – “Thriller, Filler, Spiller” Learn how to choose and
weave big, bold and beautiful edible plants into containers for your patio.
Free
27th, 10 am – “Thriller, Filler, Spiller” Learn how to choose and
weave big, bold and beautiful edible plants into containers for your patio.
Free
Peaceful
Valley Farm & Garden Supply in Grass Valley
Valley Farm & Garden Supply in Grass Valley
2
free seed packs (organic seed, value $2.49) with every order, 10 free seed
packs with orders of $100 or more
free seed packs (organic seed, value $2.49) with every order, 10 free seed
packs with orders of $100 or more
March
6th, 9:30-11:30a.m."More Small Fruits: Grapes, Elderberries, Rhubarb,
Currants, and More!” (planting bareroot, pruning & training) $15.
March 13th, 9:30-11:30a.m."Digging Deeper" This is a new class this
year, an opportunity to ask questions, discuss March garden activities, and
even review last week's class. $10.
6th, 9:30-11:30a.m."More Small Fruits: Grapes, Elderberries, Rhubarb,
Currants, and More!” (planting bareroot, pruning & training) $15.
March 13th, 9:30-11:30a.m."Digging Deeper" This is a new class this
year, an opportunity to ask questions, discuss March garden activities, and
even review last week's class. $10.
http://www.groworganic.com/ RSVP at (530) 272-4769
Windmill
Nursery in Carmichael March Workshops
Nursery in Carmichael March Workshops
March
13th - Native Plant Clinic, 10 am. Free
13th - Native Plant Clinic, 10 am. Free
March
20th – Vegetable Garden Clinic, 10 am. Free
20th – Vegetable Garden Clinic, 10 am. Free
Michael
Glassman 3-part Landscaping Class at Green Acres in Roseville
Glassman 3-part Landscaping Class at Green Acres in Roseville
March
18 & 25 from 7 – 8:30, March 27th from 10 – 11:30. $20, refreshments will
be served.
18 & 25 from 7 – 8:30, March 27th from 10 – 11:30. $20, refreshments will
be served.
Lotus Valley
Nursery opens for the year - March 5, 9 – 5 pm
Nursery opens for the year - March 5, 9 – 5 pm
Specializes
in ornamental grasses. Ask about their Preferred Customer Discount.
in ornamental grasses. Ask about their Preferred Customer Discount.
Lotus
Valley Nursery (midway between Auburn and Placerville on Hwy 49) Open Fri –
Sun, 9 – 5.
Valley Nursery (midway between Auburn and Placerville on Hwy 49) Open Fri –
Sun, 9 – 5.
Happy Gardening!
This Geno’s Garden monthly newsletter is a list of workshops, special events and nursery specials, mostly in the southern part of the Sacramento Valley. If you have something you think should be included, send it my way. If you’re good at plant i.d., take a look at my latest blog post. Maybe you can help me figure out what kind of magnolia is pictured here! Jeannie
March Events
Trailmix.Net’s Gardening w/ Kids Workshop in Old Sac – March 6th, 1 pm
Kids will be potting up flower seeds in this free workshop at a cool outdoor adventure shop.
UC Davis Urban Horticulture Center - Saturday, March 6th, 8: 30 – 5 pm
Day-long
workshop featuring keynote speaker, Rosalind Creasy (author of a wonderful
series of books on edible landscaping). Vegetable starts will be sold!
workshop featuring keynote speaker, Rosalind Creasy (author of a wonderful
series of books on edible landscaping). Vegetable starts will be sold!
Farm Fresh To
You 2nd Saturday Farm Tour – March 13th, 11 –3 pm
You 2nd Saturday Farm Tour – March 13th, 11 –3 pm
Come visit the farm, take a trailer ride, meet the farmers that
grow your veggies and harvest what's in season. Enjoy numerous kid-friendly
activities, learn about farming and listen to live music in the farmhouse
garden. Bring a picnic and plan on staying into the afternoon. No RSVP
necessary. This is a free event. Call 800-796-6009 for more information.
