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Shop for indoor beauties at annual African violet sale

Delta Gesneriad and African Violet Society offers huge selection of unusual houseplants

These charmers were winners at an earlier show.

These charmers were winners at an earlier show. Debbie Arrington

When it’s too hot to garden outdoors, our gardening attention turns to the kitchen counter – and African violets. Who can resist these little charmers?

On Saturday, Sept. 17, shop for rare and unusual African violets and their close cousin gesneriads at the annual Delta Gesneriad and African Violet Society show and sale at the Shepard Garden and Arts Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd., Sacramento.

Sale hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday – or until all the plants are sold. Admission and parking are free.

This event is an opportunity to invite the public the share in the club’s enthusiasm as, the society explains, “we celebrate our skills and love of these unique and gorgeous plants for all to see!”

See the newest exotic cultivars as well as beloved favorites. Club members will be on hand to answer questions and give advice on violet care.

At this annual sale, the club will offer hundreds of beautiful plants at bargain prices.  Great for beginners as well as longtime indoor gardeners, these African violets and gesneriads are unusual varieties that can’t be found in local nurseries. It’s a wonderful opportunity to grow your indoor plant collection.

Get African violet supplies, too. Bring cash or check.

For more details: www.sgaac.org

-- Debbie Arrington

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Get outside early in the morning while temperatures are still cool – and get to work!

* Plant, plant, plant! It’s prime planting season in the Sacramento area. Time to set out those tomato transplants along with peppers and eggplants. Pinch off any flowers on new transplants to make them concentrate on establishing roots instead of setting premature fruit.

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