Memorial Day Weekend event features thousands of plants
Find thousands of succulents in all sizes and an amazing array of varieties during The Secret Garden's Succulent Extravaganza. Courtesy of The Secret Garden https://www.secretgarden-online.com/
Memorial Day weekend often feels like a desert in Sacramento. What better time than to shop for un-thristy plants?
Over the three-day Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-27, The Secret Garden will host its annual Succulent Extravaganza. Find thousands of succulents on sale at the Elk Grove nursery, which boasts it has the largest such collection in Northern California.
“We hear it every day from our customers that we have the very best selection both in variety and sizes available,” says the Khal family, who own and staff The Secret Garden. “‘Extravaganza’ is also about sharing our knowledge so you can be successful with your plants. Come prepared to take a self-paced, learning tour through our ‘sun exposure’ zones so we can teach you about the different light requirements for succulent success in our Sacramento area.”
Contrary to popular belief, many succulents prefer dry shade to full sun. That’s where these living examples of sun exposure pairings come in very handy, especially for beginning succulent gardeners.
“Learn about different ways to propagate succulents and why using succulent soil matters,” they add. “Need some design inspiration? We’ve got beautifully curated arrangement examples in each sun zone to share our design tips.
“And speaking of tips, wear good walking shoes and consider bringing your own wagon or cart. Bring your camera, too, as there will be lots to see and draw inspiration from.”
Known for its succulents, cacti and terra cotta pottery, the destination nursery will have all three categories on sale for 15% off. The first 25 customers on Saturday and Sunday will receive a gift (with a $50 purchase).
The Secret Garden is pet friendly and kid friendly, too. Special activities will be offered for youngsters all three days. A coffee cart will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Admission and parking are free.
The Secret Garden is located at 8450 W. Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove.
Details and directions: https://www.secretgarden-online.com/.
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* Pull weeds now! Don’t let them get started. Take a hoe and whack them as soon as they sprout.
* Prepare 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 (but avoid piling it up around the trunk). This serves as both fertilizer and mulch, retaining moisture while cutting down on weeds.
* Cut back and fertilize perennial herbs to encourage new growth.
* In the vegetable garden, transplant lettuce and cole family plants, such as cauliflower, broccoli, collards and kale.
* Seed chard and beets directly into the ground. (To speed germination, soak beet seeds overnight in room-temperature water before planting.)
* Before the mercury starts inching upward, this is your last chance to plant such annuals as pansies, violas and primroses.
* 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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