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The Secret Garden hosts annual Labor Day weekend sale

Elk Grove nursery offers big discounts on succulents, cacti, pottery and fountains

Plant containers in many sizes and colors are featured at The Secret Garden in Elk Grove.

Plant containers in many sizes and colors are featured at The Secret Garden in Elk Grove. Courtesy The Secret Garden

It’s a three-day weekend – and a great time for a super sale.

During Labor Day weekend, the Secret Garden in Elk Grove will hold its annual super sale on its best-selling plants and stuff: Succulents, cacti, outdoor pottery and fountains.

The Secret Garden boasts a huge inventory of large terracotta planters and pottery in every color. The destination nursery and garden store also has a wide assortment of succulents and cacti including many unusual varieties. Its fountains come in all sizes from little trickles to big splashes.

“Join us Labor Day Weekend for 15 percent off all succulents, cacti, outdoor pottery and fountains!” say the hosts. “We'll also have our terracotta overstock sets of three available for 50 percent off. Don't miss these super savings! Use this opportunity to create beautiful potted arrangements or re-do your landscape at fantastic prices. See you there!”

Besides great deals, also get expert advice on what to do with those pots and plants.

The Secret Garden is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday, Aug. 31 through Sept. 2.

The nursery is located at 8450 W. Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove. Questions? Call 916-682-6839.

Details and directions: https://www.secretgarden-online.com/.

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