Recipient can make a birdhouse with a succulent roof or a living centerpiece, among others
Know someone who enjoys plant crafts? They might appreciate a gift registration for The Secret Garden's Kokedama Workshop, to be held 10:30 a.m. March 10. Other workshops are available. Photo courtesy The Secret Garden
Looking for a great Valentine’s Day gift for the garden lover in your life? Try giving one of these garden-oriented workshops, offered by The Secret Garden in Elk Grove.
These workshops can be for one person – or more; make it a couple’s project, friends’ gathering or a mother-daughter activity. The results will be something that adds color and artistry to your homes and gardens, or a Valentine that will grow on you or your sweetie.
The Secret Garden is now accepting reservations for the following workshops, all set for March:
* Succulent Birdhouse Workshop ($80 including plants and materials): Set for 11 a.m. March 2, this workshop creates a birdhouse with a growing roof. “We will use a large wooden birdhouse (7 by 11.5 inches) and a selection of succulents such as echeveria and sedum to plant the roof,” say the organizers. “In this class, we will cover succulent care, soil choice, three methods of succulent propagation and more!”
* Macrame 101 Workshop ($50): Owner Jennifer Kahl will lead this beginner’s class in macrame, set for 10:30 a.m. March 3. “You’ll learn basic terminology and how to make three basic knots. You’ll put your newfound skills to use to complete your first project – an awesome copper colored 36-inch hanger,” she says. “You'll also receive a take home sheet with detailed instruction so you can continue to make more at home.”
* Kokedama Workshop ($45): At 10:30 a.m. March 10, create a unique hanging garden. “Kokedama translates to ‘moss ball’; it is a Japanese technique that uses moss, twine and plants to create living works of art that can be displayed indoors or outdoors,” says The Secret Garden staff. “Students can choose from a selection of indoor or outdoor plants such as hoya, rhipsalis, staghorn ferns, pothos and more.”
* Spring Centerpiece Workshop ($65): On St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, this 11 a.m workshop will show how to make a living centerpiece using plants. “Join us in the classroom to create a beautiful living centerpiece perfect for your Easter table or Spring décor,” say the organizers. “We will use a wood 8-by-8-inch box, assorted tropical plants, natural elements, dried florals and accessories to create these living works of art!”
More workshops are available, too. See the full list and links for reservations at https://www.secretgarden-online.com/.
The Secret Garden is located at 8450 W. Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove.
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Make the most of dry breaks between showers. Your garden is in high-growth mode.
* Pull weeds now! Don’t let them get started. Take a hoe and whack them as soon as they sprout.
* Prepare vegetable beds. Spade in compost and other amendments.
* Prune and fertilize spring-flowering shrubs after bloom.
* Feed camellias at the end of their bloom cycle. Pick up browned and fallen flowers to help corral blossom blight.
* Feed citrus trees, which are now in bloom and setting fruit. To prevent sunburn and borer problems on young trees, paint the exposed portion of the trunk with diluted white latex (water-based) interior paint. Dilute the paint with an equal amount of cold water before application.
* Feed roses with a balanced fertilizer (such as 10-10-10, the ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium available in that product).
* Prune and fertilize spring-flowering shrubs and trees after they bloom. Try using well-composted manure, spread 1-inch-thick under the tree (but avoid piling it up around the trunk). This serves as both fertilizer and mulch, retaining moisture while cutting down on weeds.
* Cut back and fertilize perennial herbs to encourage new growth.
* In the vegetable garden, transplant lettuce and cole family plants, such as cauliflower, broccoli, collards and kale.
* Seed chard and beets directly into the ground. (To speed germination, soak beet seeds overnight in room-temperature water before planting.)
* Before the mercury starts inching upward, this is your last chance to plant such annuals as pansies, violas and primroses.
* Plant summer bulbs, including gladiolus, tuberous begonias and callas. Also plant dahlia tubers.
* Shop for perennials. Many varieties are available in local nurseries and at plant events. They can be transplanted now while the weather remains relatively cool.
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