Make a stunning terrarium centerpiece; junior gardeners can experience 'Flower Fun'
Creating a "tapestry of succulents" is the focus of an upcoming workshop for adults at Green Acres' Folsom store. Courtesy Green Acres
When it’s triple-digit weather, how do you scratch your gardening itch? With indoor gardening classes, in air-conditioned comfort.
Green Acres Nursery & Supply still has room available in two upcoming July classes, one for adults and one for kids of all ages.
On Saturday, July 26, make a stunning succulent terrarium in a special “Create Class” called “Plant a Succulent Tapestry.” To be held at 10 a.m. at Green Acres’ Folsom store, this hands-on workshop includes everything needed to create a beautiful living centerpiece.
“Our experienced garden gurus will lead you through the process of crafting a tapestry of succulents in a large glass container,” say the hosts. “We’ll have a variety of rocks to layer for stunning vertical colors adorned with a large selection of succulent starts to plant on top. We’ll provide refreshments and charcuterie snacks to fuel those creative juices. Place your creation as a table centerpiece or focal point and enjoy all year long.”
Package includes instruction plus: 15 small succulents; dynamic glass planter; choice of decorative rocks; cactus and succulent soil; succulent fertilizer; plus refreshments and snacks.
Registration ($100) is now open; workshop is limited to 20 participants.
Green Acres’ Folsom is located at 205 Serpa Way, Folsom.
On Tuesday, July 29, Green Acres will host “Flower Fun” kids camps at two locations, Elk Grove and Roseville. Set for 10 a.m. at both nurseries, participants will make floral crowns or flower-covered masks. (And grown-ups can get in on the fun, too.)
“Be the queen or king of the garden with a crown made of dried flowers and foliage,” the hosts say. “We’ll supply all the tools you'll need to create unique flower décor that you can wear including a paper base for a crown or mask, colorful dried flowers and foliage to decorate, and a glue gun to get the job done. We’ll start with a short nursery tour to learn about the life of a flower, and wrap up our class with a sweet, flower-themed treat.”
Space is limited to 25 junior gardeners. Recommended ages are 6 to 12, and an adult must be present to accompany and help each child throughout the 45-minute workshop.
Fee for “Kids Camp: Flower Fun” is $20 per child, and these workshops sell out fast.
Green Acres’ Elk Grove is located at 9220 E. Stockton Blvd. The Roseville location is at 7300 Galilee Road.
Register for “Succulent Tapestry” workshop or either Kids Camp here: https://idiggreenacres.com/pages/events
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June 3: Make your own compost
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Make the most of these rain-free breaks. Your garden needs you!
* Transplant pansies, violas, calendulas, English daisies, snapdragons and fairy primroses.
* In the vegetable garden, plant fava beans, head lettuce, mustard, onion sets, radicchio and radishes.
* Plant bare-root asparagus and root divisions of rhubarb.
* Plant bare-root roses and fruit trees.
* In the bulb department, plant callas, anemones, ranunculus and gladiolus for bloom from late spring into summer.
* Browse through seed catalogs and start making plans for spring and summer.
* Prune, prune, prune. Now is the time to cut back most deciduous trees and shrubs. The exceptions are spring-flowering shrubs such as lilacs.
* Now is the time to prune fruit trees, except cherry and apricot trees. Clean up leaves and debris around the trees to prevent the spread of disease.
* Prune roses, even if they’re still trying to bloom. Strip off any remaining leaves, so the bush will be able to put out new growth in early spring.
* Prune Christmas camellias (Camellia sasanqua), the early-flowering varieties, after their bloom. They don’t need much, but selective pruning can promote bushiness, upright growth and more bloom next winter. Give them an acid-type fertilizer. But don’t fertilize your Japonica camellias until after they finish blooming next month. Doing that while camellias are in bloom may cause them to drop unopened buds.
* Clean up leaves and debris around your newly pruned roses and shrubs. Put down fresh mulch or bark to keep roots cozy.
* Divide daylilies, Shasta daisies and other perennials.
* Cut back and divide chrysanthemums.
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