Exotic Plants hosts ‘Swig & Dig’ workshop for couples; singles welcome, too
Create a beautiful succulent heart wreath that will last for years. (Photo courtesy
N & R Publications)
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Need an idea for Valentine’s Day? Here’s a sweet idea: Succulent hearts!
Exotic Plants, Sacramento’s popular indoor gardening store, is hosting “Swig & Dig Date Night” on Friday, Feb. 11. The project will be succulent heart wreaths, offered in two sizes.
It’s a perfect pre-Valentine date for gardening couples. Make a heart-shaped succulent wreath that will look great for many Valentine's Days to come. Or make one on your own to give – or to keep.
Tickets include the wreath frame, planting medium, moss and succulents. Plus enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks.
The workshop starts at 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $65 (small wreath) for one person; $100 (small wreath) for two people; and $150 (large wreath) for two people.
Make reservations now on eventbrite.com: https://bit.ly/34z8hpA . Seating will be limited to allow for social distancing. Face masks will be required.
Exotic Plants is located at 1525 Fulton Ave., Sacramento. More details: www.exoticplantsltd.com or call 916-922-4769.
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In between cloud bursts, try to catch up with early spring chores.
* Attack weeds now! Get them before they flower and go to seed. Take a hoe and whack them as soon as they sprout. Aim for 1 inch below the soil line.
* Start preparing vegetable beds. Spade in compost and other amendments.
* Prune and fertilize spring-flowering shrubs after bloom.
* Feed camellias at the end of their bloom cycle. Pick up browned and fallen flowers to help corral blossom blight.
* Feed citrus trees, which are now in bloom and setting fruit. To prevent sunburn and borer problems on young trees, paint the exposed portion of the trunk with diluted white latex (water-based) interior paint. Dilute the paint with an equal amount of cold water before application.
* Feed roses with a balanced fertilizer (such as 10-10-10, the ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium available in that product).
* Prune and fertilize spring-flowering shrubs and trees after they bloom. Try using well-composted manure, spread 1-inch thick under the tree. This serves as both fertilizer and mulch, retaining moisture while cutting down on weeds.
* Cut back and fertilize perennial herbs to encourage new growth.
* Seed and renovate the lawn (if you still have one). Feed cool-season grasses such as bent, blue, rye and fescue with a slow-release fertilizer. Check the irrigation system and perform maintenance. Make sure sprinkler heads are turned toward the lawn, not the sidewalk.
* In the vegetable garden, transplant lettuce and cole family plants, such as cabbage, broccoli, collards and kale.
* Seed chard and beets directly into the ground.
* Plant summer bulbs, including gladiolus, tuberous begonias and callas. Also plant dahlia tubers.
* Shop for perennials. Many varieties are available in local nurseries and at plant events. They can be transplanted now while the weather remains relatively cool.