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Make a succulent 'bouquet' at DIY workshop


Make this succulent "bouquet" at Green Acres' DIY Succulents workshop.
(Photo: Courtesy Green Acres Nursery & Supply)
Green Acres hosts events at three locations; reserve seat now

Succulent container gardens continue to be one of California’s hottest gardening trends.

Find out how to build your own – and take it home – during upcoming "DIY Succulent" workshops at
Green Acres Nursery & Supply .

Three Green Acres locations will host the workshops, set for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 11. Attendees will learn how to make a growing tabletop “bouquet,” using succulents and potting materials supplied for the class. The workshop costs $40 including materials. To keep the energy and creativity flowing, refreshments will be served.

Seating is limited; reserve a spot now. The DIY Succulent workshop will be held at Green Acres’ stores in Elk Grove (9220 E. Stockton Blvd.), Rocklin (5436 Crossings Drive) and Folsom (205 Serpa Way).

To reserve a spot or more details: www.idiggreenacres.com or https://bit.ly/2ZdwwBZ .

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For week of March 26:

Sacramento can expect another inch of rain from this latest storm. Leave the sprinklers off at least another week. Temps will dip down into the low 30s early in the week, so avoid planting tender seedlings (such as tomatoes). Concentrate on these tasks before or after this week’s rain:


* Fertilize roses, annual flowers and berries as spring growth begins to appear.


* Knock off aphids with a strong blast of water or some bug soap as soon as they appear.


* Pull weeds now! Don’t let them get started. Take a hoe and whack them as soon as they sprout.


* Prepare summer 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.

* 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 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.

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