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Murer House hosts Lavender Day


Lavender is one of the best plants to attract bees. (Photos: Debbie Arrington)
Event explores many ways to use, grow this fragrant herb

Love lavender? Then, this event is for you.

Lavender comes in several
different varieties.
On Saturday, June 1, the Murer House in Folsom hosts Lavender Day, a celebration of all things related to this popular flowering herb.

Lavender plants will be offered for sale along with a wide assortment of items made with lavender or scented with lavender oil.

Demonstrations and a special guest speaker are part of this garden party. Learn how to make items with lavender flowers such as potpourri or tea.

Greg Gayton of
Green Acres Nursery will be the featured speaker with tips on how to grow lavender at home.

Native to the Mediterranean, lavender is well suited to Sacramento’s climate and can adapt to low water landscapes. Beloved by bees, lavender comes in different species and varieties with specific uses and needs.

Admission is free. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Tours of the historic home, built in the 1890s, will be available from 10 am. to 2 p.m.

Murer House is located at 1125 Joe Murer Court in Folsom.

Details: www.murerhouse.org .

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