Free beekeeping intro in Elk Grove; seed exchange in Folsom
Many plants thrive in containers, which gives a gardener with limited space more options. Learn about container gardening Saturday in Lincoln. Kathy Morrison
With so many gardening events going on this month, it's hard to keep track of them all. April's final weekend includes some excellent -- and free -- garden education opportunities that may have slipped under the radar. There are also two large plant sales and a seed-and-plant swap, too. All these events happen Saturday, April 27. Take a look:
-- Beekeeping 101, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Elk Grove Community Garden, 10025 Hampton Oak Drive, Elk Grove. Beekeeper John Phair will cover all things bees, including a hive inspection and starting a bee colony using a nucleus hive. RSVP at (916) 818-9108, but walk-ins also are welcome. Suggested donation: canned goods for the Elk Grove Food Bank. Information: www.facebook.com/ElkGroveCommunityGarden
-- Container gardening, 2 to 3 p.m., taught by the Placer County master gardeners at the Twelve Bridges Library, 485 Twelve Bridges Drive, Lincoln. A valuable class for anyone with limited outdoor space, or who wants to garden on a patio or balcony. "This workshop will cover choosing the right container, plant selection tips, transplanting and more," they say. "Learn how to be successful growing ornamental plants, as well as fruit and vegetables." No registration required. Information: https://pcmg.ucanr.edu/?calitem=585134
-- Plant & Seed Exchange, 1 to 3 p.m., at the Folsom Library, 411 Stafford St., Folsom. "Please bring at least one pest-free plant, plant clippings or seed bundle to exchange with others," organizers say. "By bringing one item to swap, you will receive an entry to win a $25 Green Acres gift card." Information: https://www.folsom.ca.us/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/5373/
-- Ornamentals plant sale, 8 a.m. to noon, second of the El Dorado County master gardeners' spring plant sales. Some edibles not sold at the April 13 sale also will be available. Sherwood Demonstration Garden, 6699 Campus Drive, Placerville. Plants range from ground covers to trees, shrubs and succulents. Inventory accessible here: https://mgeldorado.ucanr.edu/
-- UC Davis Arboretum Plant Sale, members only 9 to 10 a.m., public 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is the third of the spring sales at the arboretum's Teaching Nursery, and the last regular one before the clearance sale May 11. Inventory can be accessed on this page: https://arboretum.ucdavis.edu/plant-sales. To join Friends of the Arboretum and get perks in addition to member-only events, go to this site or join at the gate on sale date. 1046 Garrod Drive, UC Davis campus. Bring a wagon or cart if possible. Follow the signs to parking.
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Garden Checklist for week of March 30
Your garden doesn’t mind April showers. Get busy now to enjoy those future flowers.
* Get ready to swing into action in the vegetable garden. As nights warm up over 50 degrees, start setting out tomato, pepper and eggplant transplants.
* From seed, plant beans, beets, cantaloupes, carrots, corn, cucumbers, melons, pumpkins, radishes and squash. (Soak beet seeds overnight in water for better germination,)
* Plant onion sets.
* In the flower garden, plant seeds for asters, cosmos, celosia, marigolds, salvia, sunflowers and zinnias.
* Transplant petunias, zinnias, geraniums and other summer bloomers.
* Plant perennials and dahlia tubers for summer bloom.
* Transplant lettuce and cabbage seedlings.
* April is the last chance to plant citrus trees such as dwarf orange, lemon and kumquat. These trees also look good in landscaping and provide fresh fruit in winter.
* Smell orange blossoms? Feed citrus trees with a low dose of balanced fertilizer (such as 10-10-10) during bloom to help set fruit. Keep an eye out for ants.
* Apply slow-release fertilizer to the lawn.
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