Elk Grove store hosts three workshops plus huge sale
'Air plants' (which require no soil) and many other houseplants will be featured Saturday during Green Acres' 'Extraordinary Houseplant Event.' Courtesy Green Acres Nursery & Supply
And if you were born in the 1980s or ’90s, you’re even more likely to own houseplants. Seven out of 10 millennials identify as “plant parents.”
Gardeners of all ages will find new and unusual houseplants at a special event Saturday, Aug. 17, at Green Acres Nursery & Supply in Elk Grove.
From 7 a.m to 4 p.m., find a curated collection of unique indoor flora – and expert advice to help those houseplants thrive. Admission is free.
“Shop a curated collection of unique houseplants perfect for the houseplant enthusiast, collector, or novice,” say the hosts. “Don’t miss this opportunity to add something special to your collection!”
Billed as “The Extraordinary Houseplant Event,” this one-day, one-location showcase also will include event day discounts, free drawings and pre-potted collections. Coffee and treats will be available for purchase from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Pam’s Tiny Cafe.
In addition, Green Acres will offer three workshops, presented throughout the day:
* Create Your Own Kokedama: Learn the ancient Japanese technique of nurturing houseplants without pots; $15 for a hanging kokedama, $18 for a standing one with saucer.
* Make A Monstera Decorative Leaf Plant Support: Shape copper wire into a monstera leaf to help support your houseplant; $5.
* Pot-Up Pop Up: Green Acres garden gurus will help you pot up custom plant combinations and terrariums; prices vary.
No advance registration is necessary. Admission and parking are free.
Green Acres is located at 9220 E. Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove.
Details: www.idiggreenacres.com.
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* Transplant cabbage, broccoli, kale, Brussels sprouts and cauliflower as well as lettuce seedlings.
* Sow seeds of California poppies, clarkia and African daisies.
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* Divide and replant bulbs, rhizomes and perennials.
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