Native plant gardens on view, plus several neighborhood fundraising events
California natives typically are well-labeled in sites on the Gardens Got Natives tour, which this year will be held April 25 and 26. Kathy Morrison
Plant sales are crowding the Sacramento-area garden calendar right now, but close behind those are the spring garden tours.
Tickets for several of these fundraising tours can be purchased now, so make notes if you're the type who likes to plan ahead. Below is the list of what we are aware of now. Generally these tours are self-guided. More details and undoubtably other events will crop up soon.
-- Gardens Got Natives Tour, April 18-19, presented by the Sacramento Valley chapter of the California Native Plant Society. The 13th annual celebration of gardening with native plants has a new name this year and expands to two days. More than 40 home, school and business gardens on the tour list. Vendors of native plants also will be available. Free but registration required to receive the addresses and map. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. Register at https://sacvalleycnps.org/gardens-gone-native-tour/
-- Curtis Park Home & Garden Tour, April 25, presented by the Sierra Curtis Neighborhood Association. In this 36th annual tour, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., visitors can stroll five residences and their gardens, as well as enjoy music in Curtis Park itself. The Capitol A’s Model A Ford Club will showcase vintage cars throughout the day. Food trucks available. Ticket prices are $25 in advance ($20 for SCNA members). https://secure.qgiv.com/for/scnaevents/event/curtisparkhomegardentour
-- Gardens of Folsom Tour, April 25-26, presented by the Folsom Garden Club. Six gardens plus one bonus garden will be open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days, rain or shine. Extras include artists in the gardens, a bake sale, plant sale and food trucks. Tickets are $25, available at folsomgarden.org.
-- Pence Gallery Garden Tour, May 3, presented by the Pence Gallery in Davis. This Sunday tour from noon to 5 p.m. will feature several lovely Davis gardens, with artists painting outdoors. Yolo County master gardeners will be on site. Art exhibits at the Pence, too. Tickets not yet available. Information: https://pencegallery.org/events/garden-tour/
-- East Sac Garden Tour, May 9-10, the annual fundraiser for David Lubin Elementary. Tickets go on sale April 1. Advance prices: $25 for garden tour and $25 for the separate Wine Garden at Sutter Lawn Tennis Club. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days, rain or shine. Boutique and cafe at the school also are popular parts of the event. Additional information: https://www.eastsacgardentour.com/about
-- Tahoe Park Garden Tour, May 16, presented by the Tahoe Park Neighborhood Association. The gardens will be located along an easy bike-able and walkable path. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $12 with printed program; $10 with a map. Ticket link and additional information at https://www.tahoeparkgardentour.com/
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Flowers in My Back Yard Series
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March 24: Azaleas brighten shady spots
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Garden checklist for week of May 31
Remember to water early. No more rain is in the immediate forecast.
* It’s not too late to transplant tomatoes, peppers, eggplant or other summer favorites. Make sure they stay hydrated.
* From seed, plant corn, melons, pumpkins, radishes, squash and sunflowers.
* Plant basil to go with your tomatoes.
* Transplant summer annuals such as petunias, marigolds and zinnias.
* It’s also a good time to transplant perennial flowers including astilbe, columbine, coneflowers, coreopsis, dahlias, rudbeckia, salvia and verbena.
* Let the grass grow longer. Set the mower blades high to reduce stress on your lawn during summer heat. To cut down on evaporation, water your lawn deeply during the early hours of the morning, between 2 and 8 a.m.
* Tie up vines and stake tall plants such as gladiolus and lilies. That gives their heavy flowers some support.
* Dig and divide crowded bulbs after the tops have died down.
* Feed summer flowers with a slow-release fertilizer.
* Mulch, mulch, mulch! This “blanket” keeps moisture in the soil longer and helps your plants cope during hot weather.
* Cut back fruit-bearing canes on berries.
* Feed camellias, azaleas and other acid-loving plants. Mulch to conserve moisture and reduce heat stress.
* Cut back Shasta daisies after flowering to encourage a second bloom in the fall.
* Trim off dead flowers from rose bushes to keep them blooming through the summer. Roses also benefit from deep watering and feeding now. A top dressing of aged compost will keep them happy. It feeds as well as keeps roots moist.
* Pinch back chrysanthemums for bushier plants with many more flowers in September.
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Food in My Back Yard (FIMBY) Series
Lessons learned during a year of edible gardening
WINTER
Is edible gardening possible indoors?
Hints for choosing tomato seeds
Why winter is the perfect time to plant fruit trees
When to plant? Consider staggering your transplants
How to squeeze more food into less space
Plant a fruit tree now -- for later
Win the weed war by tackling them in winter
Tips for planting bare-root trees, shrubs and vegetables
Time to give vegetable seedlings some more space
Ways to win the fight against weeds
FALL
Dec. 16: Add asparagus to your edible garden
Dec. 9: Soggy soil and what to do about it
Dec. 2: Plant artichokes now; enjoy for years to come
Nov. 25: It's late November, and your peach tree needs spraying
Nov. 18: What to do with all those fallen leaves?
Nov. 11: Prepare now for colder weather in the edible garden
Nov. 4: Plant a pea patch for you and your garden
Oct. 27: As citrus season begins, advice for backyard growers
Oct. 20: Change is in the autumn air
Oct. 13: We don't talk (enough) about beets
Oct. 6: Fava beans do double duty
Sept. 30: Seeds or transplants for cool-season veggies?
Sept. 23: How to prolong the fall tomato harvest
SUMMER
Sept. 16: Time to shut it down?
Sept. 9: How to get the most out of your pumpkin patch
Sept. 2: Summer-to-fall transition time for evaluation, planning
Aug. 26: To pick or not to pick those tomatoes?
Aug. 19: Put worms to work for you
Aug. 12: Grow food while saving water
Aug. 5: Enhance your food with edible flowers
July 29: Why won't my tomatoes turn red?
July 22: A squash plant has mosaic virus, and it's not pretty
July 15: Does this plant need water?
July 8: Tear out that sad plant or baby it? Midsummer decisions
July 1: How to grow summer salad greens
June 24: Weird stuff that's perfectly normal
SPRING
June 17: Help pollinators help your garden
June 10: Battling early-season tomato pests
June 3: Make your own compost
May 27: Where are the bees when you need them?
May 20: How to help tomatoes thrive on hot days
May 13: Your plants can tell you more than any calendar can
May 6: Maintain soil moisture with mulch for garden success
April 29: What's (already) wrong with my tomato plants?
April 22: Should you stock up on fertilizer? (Yes!)
April 15: Grow culinary herbs in containers
April 8: When to plant summer vegetables
April 1: Don't be fooled by these garden myths
March 25: Fertilizer tips: How to 'feed' your vegetables for healthy growth
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