Some Fun April Gardening Events

CALIFORNIA POPPY DAY - APRIL 6, 2013 
(photo courtesy of Floral Native Plant Nursery in Chico, CA) 

SATURDAY - APRIL 6, 2013

UC Davis Arboretum Plant Sale
UC Davis Arboretum Teaching Nursery, Garrod Drive,  9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Large selection of attractive, low-water, easy-care plants including Arboretum All-Stars and Community Favorites, and featuring the Arboretum's, "Durable Delights" (sounds like a troop of aging dancers!).
Plant Sale Info (530) 752-4880
(also, Sunday, April 28th)

(many wonderful demonstration gardens ... this one the Mary Wattis Brown Native Plant Garden)

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY - APRIL 13 - 14, 2013

Annie's Spring Party in Richmond, CA - break out those dancing shoes and garden party attire and get revved up for funky tunes, free munchies, free raffles, awesome face painting, garden talks and more!
For more info: Annie's Annuals Weekend of Fun    Directions: the good directions (follow or get lost!)

SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2013

Elk Grove Greener Garden Festival 10am - 4pm
I did this tour last year and totally enjoyed it. I went by myself, but after a while was a part of the gang!
More info: http://www.elkgrovegreenergardens.org/festival-2013 and, you must register!: tour registration

I loved this divider on the 2012 tour!

Farm Tour in Capay Valley 11am -2pm
Great farm adventure for the family. Bring a picnic, help harvest the asparagus and take a tractor ride.
 For more info: Farm Tour in Capay Valley 800-796-6009
11 - 2, $5/person, children under 12 free.

SATURDAY - APRIL 20, 2013

Gardens Gone Native 3rd Annual Sac Valley Garden Tour - 9:30am - 4:00pm
Gardens Gone Native is a free, self-guided tour, featuring 25 home gardens in and around Sacramento and Yolo Counties.  
More info:Native Plant Tour or email: gardensgonenative@gmail.com 

SATURDAY - APRIL 27, 2013

Wildflower Wonders - 10 am - 5 pm
Great opportunity to purchase Native Plants from Elderberry Farms and Cornflower Farms, plus activities for kids, talks and walks. Enjoy a day in the country (while in the city!) 2140 Chase Dr, Rancho Cordova
For more info: Wildlife Wonders at Soil Born Farm   .

Whether you need garden design, coaching, seasonal maintenance or planting, Geno's Garden can help! 

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