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Two April events welcome visitors to sprawling daylily destination
It’s time to hop over to Amador wine country, catch some spring fever and maybe a rabbit, too.
On Saturday and Sunday, April 9 and 10, the famed Amador Flower Farm hosts its annual “Spring Fling.”
“A celebration of the beginning of spring!” say the organizers. “The nursery is open and full of fresh plants for the season. Join us for seminars, demonstrations, free tram rides, a stroll through the gardens.”
Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission and parking are free, but leave your pets at home. They’re not allowed at the flower farm.
Surrounded by vineyards, the flower farm is home to millions of daylilies in more than 1,200 varieties. Besides acres of flowers and centuries-old oaks, the farm includes a wonderful retail nursery plus a beautiful water-wise demonstration gardens. There’s also room for picnicking.
Free tram rides are scheduled all day, weather permitting. “This event will take place rain or shine,” say the organizers.
On Sunday, April 17, Amador Flower Farm welcomes back the Easter Bunny.
“Join the Easter Bunny for an egg hunt at Amador Flower Farm!” say the organizers. “She hides her eggs here every year and kids (toddler to 13 years old) have a great time hunting for them in the daylilies.”
Come early, then join the hunt, which takes place at 1 p.m. sharp in the daylily growing grounds. Gates open at 9 a.m.
“Take your picture with the Easter Bunny and enjoy a picnic,” say the hosts. “Don’t forget your camera and don’t be late!”
The egg hunt also will take place rain or shine. Admission and parking are free.
Amador Flower Farm is located at 22001 Shenandoah School Road, Plymouth.
Details and directions: https://www.amadorflowerfarm.com/
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Temperatures will be a bit higher than normal in the afternoons this week. Take care of chores early in the day – then enjoy the afternoon. It’s time to smell the roses.
* Plant, plant, plant! It’s prime planting season in the Sacramento area. If you haven’t already, it’s time to set out those tomato transplants along with peppers and eggplants. Pinch off any flowers on new transplants to make them concentrate on establishing roots instead of setting premature fruit.
* Direct-seed melons, cucumbers, summer squash, corn, radishes, pumpkins and annual herbs such as basil.
* Harvest cabbage, lettuce, peas and green onions.
* In the flower garden, direct-seed sunflowers, cosmos, salvia, zinnias, marigolds, celosia and asters.
* Plant dahlia tubers. Other perennials to set out include verbena, coreopsis, coneflower and astilbe.
* Transplant petunias, marigolds and perennial flowers such as astilbe, columbine, coneflowers, coreopsis, dahlias, rudbeckia and verbena.
* Keep an eye out for slugs, snails, earwigs and aphids that want to dine on tender new growth.
* Feed summer bloomers with a balanced fertilizer.
* For continued bloom, cut off spent flowers on roses as well as other flowering plants.
* Don’t forget to water. Seedlings need moisture. Deep watering will help build strong roots and healthy plants.
* Add mulch to the garden to help keep that precious water from evaporating. Mulch also cuts down on weeds. But don’t let it mound around the stems or trunks of trees or shrubs. Leave about a 6-inch to 1-foot circle to avoid crown rot or other problems.
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