Learn about all things lavender including how to make it thrive
Lavender grows beautifully in the Sacramento area. This gorgeous bush and several others thrive in the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center Herb Garden. Kathy Morrison
Saturday, June 1, the Murer House and Gardens in Folsom will host its annual Lavender Day – an event devoted to all things lavender. Admission is free.
From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., learn about cooking with lavender, enjoy lavender lemonade, and enter drawings for plants and lavender gifts. Dried lavender and lavender-infused items will be offered for sale.
Bees love lavender, too. At 10 a.m., beekeeper Tim Dick will talk about the benefits of lavender and other pollinator plants.
Lavender is also easy to grow. At 11:30 a.m., enjoy a talk by Greg Gayton of Green Acres Nursery & Supply and Christine Eschen of Tres Jolie Lavender Farm. They’ll offer tips on how to make lavender thrive in your garden as well as which varieties grow best in the greater Sacramento area.
Lavender, a Mediterranean native, is a perfect fit for Murer House, “a little bit of Italy in historic Folsom.” The landmark residence, museum and gardens will be open for tours during the event.
Murer House is located at 1125 Joe Murer Court, Folsom.
Details and directions: https://murerhousefoundation.org/.
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