Tagged: summer events

‘Art of Succulents’ inspires creativity

Create a living masterpiece with succulents during Green Acres’ Instagram Live event Friday. (Photos courtesy Green Acres Nursery & Supply) Succulents inspire creativity. Their sculptural shapes and unusual shades of foliage bring out the...

Big iris sale this weekend

Bearded irises come in almost every color including unusual bronze tones. (Photo: Debbie Arrington) Sacramento Iris Society hosts annual event Pandemic or no pandemic, irises won’t wait. They need to be planted (or replanted)...

June weddings on hold at Capitol landmark

The International World Peace Rose Garden at the state Capitol is one of the most romantic spots in Sacramento. (Photos courtesy International World Peace Rose Garden) Gatherings restricted at famous rose garden Some rose...

Soil Born hosts fall gardening clinic, sale

Have visions of growing your own lettuce? Order transplants online from Soil Born Farms and pick up Aug. 28. (Photos: Kathy Morrison) Sacramento’s growing season doesn’t end in summer. Get ready for cool-season vegetables...

Hear master gardeners at Nevada County Fair

Growing irises (like the bearded variety above) in the foothills is one of the topics of Nevada County master gardeners’ workshops this week at the Nevada County fair. (Photo courtesy Sacramento Iris Society) Are...

‘Art Elephant’ returns to Shepard Center

(Artwork courtesy Sacramento Center for Textile Arts) Find the makings of some creative garden art – and all sorts of other craft and textile materials – during one of the Shepard Garden and Arts Center’s...