GARDEN-RELATED ACTIVITIES
BEARDED IRIS SALE
Where: Shepard Garden and Art Center, 3330 McKinley Park Blvd., Sacramento.
When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. today and Sunday.
Admission: Free
Details: (530) 756-5881
The Sacramento Iris Society hosts its annual rhizome sale with more than 100 colors and types of bearded iris. Experts will be on hand to answer questions and demonstrate correct planting techniques.
GARDENING WITH NATIVE PLANTS
Where: Elderberry Farms’ demonstration gardens, Soil Born Farms’ River Ranch, 2140 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova
When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. next Saturday
Admission: Free
Details: http://sacvalley.cnps.org, (916) 717-6155
Hosted by the Sacramento Valley Chapter of the California Native Plant Society, this hands-on event teaches volunteers how to incorporate native plants into home landscaping while taking care of the farms’ demonstration gardens. Bring gloves and water. Tools will be provided.
INTEGRATING EDIBLES INTO YOUR LANDSCAPE
Where: Soil Born Farms’ River Ranch, 2140 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova
When: 9-11 a.m. next Saturday
Admission: $25
Alison Harris of Peas Harmony leads this informative class on how to have a beautiful landscape and eat it, too.
SACRAMENTO BROMELIAD AND CARNIVOROUS PLANT SOCIETY SHOW AND SALE
Where: Shepard Garden and Arts Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd., Sacramento
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. next Saturday and July 29
Admission: Free
Details: (530) 273-9161
Here’s a plant show like no other. See hundreds of colorful bromeliads and unusual bug-eating carnivorous plants at the society’s 42nd annual event. Take some home, too.
HOME-RELATED ACTIVITIES
PLANNING YOUR KITCHEN REMODEL
Where: DreamBuilders Home Remodeling Showroom, 893 Embarcadero Drive, Suite 103, El Dorado Hills
When: 10 a.m. today
Admission: Free
Details: (916) 933-7371
Learn the basics before you start. This workshop will cover cost guidelines, the remodeling process, design, cabinetry, appliances, lighting and more.
AMADOR COUNTY FAIR
Where: Amador County Fairgrounds, 1861 Sherwood St., Plymouth
When: 9 a.m.-midnight Thursday-July 29
Admission: $10; seniors age 60 and older, $7; children ages 7-12, $5; children age 6 and younger admitted free; parking, $5
Details:www.amadorcountyfair.com, (209) 245-6921
This year’s theme for the foothill wine-country fair is “Barn in the USA.” Find plenty of ideas as well as products to take home to your “barn.”
Debbie Arrington
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