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Make a 'jewelry box garden' for precious succulents

Sign up now for Green Acres workshops at all locations

This pretty succulent garden can be created in the Green Acres workshops scheduled at all stores on July 22.

This pretty succulent garden can be created in the Green Acres workshops scheduled at all stores on July 22. Photo courtesy Green Acres Nursery & Supply

Too hot to garden outdoors? Retreat inside for a fun gardening class and take home a special one-of-a-kind garden “treasure.”

Sign up now for the “Miniature Jewelry Box Garden Create Class” at Green Acres Nursery & Supply. The class will be held at 10 a.m. next Saturday, July 22, at all seven Green Acres locations. Advance registration is required with each location limited to 20 participants.

Studded with succulents, the jewelry box garden features a pot within a pot and plenty of bling.

“Our experienced garden gurus will lead you through the process of crafting a one-of-a-kind pot arrangement inspired by a jewelry box,” says Green Acres. “Participants will combine a sleek white cube planter adorned with an array of delightful succulents and decorative glass elements. As a finishing touch, we'll add a stunning gemstone jewelry tree crafted by the talented local artist, Giddy Glass. We also invite participants to bring their own small trinkets from home to add to their pot-ups.”

In addition to supplies, get expert instruction. “We’ll guide you through the steps to create a captivating pot arrangement and share valuable insights on how to nurture and maintain it,” Green Acres adds. “Bring along a companion and immerse yourself in the joy of getting your hands in the soil.”

Class fee is $55 plus tax, and includes: a 7-inch white cube pot (with attached saucer); seven assorted succulents; 4-inch cube cache pot; gemstone jewelry “tree” by Sacramento-based artist Amy Graf of Giddy Glass; exotic decorative glass; plus all planting materials.

To register: https://idiggreenacres.com/pages/create-class-jewel-box-pot-up.

Green Acres are located in Sacramento, Auburn, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Rocklin and Roseville.

Details and directions: https://idiggreenacres.com/.

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We're into our typical summer weather pattern now. Get chores, especially watering, done early in the morning while it's cool.

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