Green Acres hosts veggie talks plus a houseplant pot-up event
Kale is easy to grow from seed this time of year, as are lettuce, arugula and peas, among others. Learn about cool-season vegetables at Green Acres this Saturday. Kathy Morrison
Ready to turn the page – and some soil? September is a great time to plant cool-season vegetables such as lettuce and broccoli.
Find out how to avoid common mistakes – before you plant – at free presentations Saturday, Sept. 14, at all seven locations of Green Acres Nursery & Supply.
At 10 a.m. Saturday, Green Acres garden gurus will discuss “Starting a Fall Vegetable Garden” with plenty of examples.
“Get tips to plant your fall vegetable garden,” say the hosts. “We’ll talk soil, irrigation, feeding and the varieties to plant now.”
Got questions about fertilizer? How to amend your soil after a busy summer? Which varieties grow best in Sacramento? These folks will have answers.
No advance registration is necessary; just show up and be ready to learn.
Green Acres nurseries are located in Sacramento, Auburn, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Rocklin and Roseville. For addresses and directions, go to: https://idiggreenacres.com/.
In addition, Green Acres is hosting a houseplant pot-up class at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at its Roseville location, 7300 Galilee Road. The focus is on ficus and includes a 4-inch plant of your choice: Ruby, Tineke, Cabernet or Bambino ficus.
“Learn to grow ficus like a pro while potting up your own,” say the hosts. “Houseplant Guru Marshall will share his care tips for happy, healthy ficus.”
Advanced registration is required and limited to 25 participants. Class fee is $20 including all materials, instruction and a sweet treat from Ettore’s Bakery.
Sign up here: https://idiggreenacres.com/products/create-class-roseville-houseplant.
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