Photo courtesy Exotic Plants During the first week of Fall, our attention turns indoors – for National Indoor Plant Week. Celebrated during the third week of September, this commemoration recognizes the importance of living...
Learn how to turn a pumpkin into a succulent planter during Green Acres’ virtual Fall Festival. (Photo courtesy Green Acres Nursery & Supply) Fall officially begins Wednesday, but the party has already started. Fortunately, it...
Lori Ann Asmus holds up her favorite tool for checking plant moisture: her finger. (Screenshot from YouTube) Even though the temperatures have improved, the air is smoky and the conditions rather depressing now for...
Indoor plants of all types will be on sale Saturday at Exotic Plants during the summer tent sale. (Photo courtesy Exotic Plants) Who doesn’t need another houseplant? Improve your indoor garden space – and...
Pitcher plants in bloom look like something from another planet. Learn about them in a Zoom workshop May 26. (Photos: Debbie Arrington) These flowers are fascinating, fun – and hungry. And several varieties feel...
Houseplants can bring interest and energy to rooms. (Photos courtesy Green Acres and Rebecca Plumb) Rebecca Plumb leads free seminar at Rocklin Green Acres How do you choose the right plant for the right...
Sticky monkey flower is a popular perennial plant in the Sacramento region. Find great perennials along with herbs, houseplants and vegetables at the Sacramento Perennial Plant Club’s pair of two-day pop-up sales. (Photo: Kathy...
Make a cloche terrarium at one of three workshops offered by Green Acres. (Photo courtesy Green Acres) Green Acres hosts ‘Terrarium Takeover’ Need a garden break but it’s too hot to be outdoors? Make...
This beauty is identified as a Rob’s Boolaroo variety of African violet, a winner at a previous Capital City show. (Photos: Debbie Arrington) It’s violet time (again) in Sacramento. On Saturday, April 2, the Capital...
This is a kokedama, a hanging plant in a soil ball covered with moss. Learn the technique at a July 14 workshop. (Photo courtesy The Secret Garden) The Secret Garden hosts summer workshops including...