Elk Grove destination garden shop to hold annual open house
Garden decor is one of the specialties at The Secret Garden. Check out the offerings during the open house this Saturday. Courtesy The Secret Garden
It’s not quite Halloween, but by Saturday, we’ll be firmly focused on other holidays – and holiday events. Kicking off the parade is The Secret Garden’s annual Holiday Open House in Elk Grove.
From 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, get an early preview of seasonal magic and gift ideas for every gardener on your list (including yourself).
Admission is free; The Secret Garden asks patrons to RSVP via its website’s events page so there will be plenty of refreshments. Find the link to RSVP here: https://www.secretgarden-online.com/events
“On November 2nd from 2 to 5 p.m., step into a wonderland of festive cheer and discover this year's enchanting holiday displays!” say the hosts. “Immerse yourself in a realm of shimmering ornaments, whimsical decor, and unique gifts that capture the spirit of the season.
“As you wander through our charming shop, let the magic unfold – each corner is filled with delightful treasures, perfect for spreading holiday joy,” they add. “Our displays will inspire you to create your own magical holiday moments at home.”
There are other benefits besides an inspirational sneak preview and head start to holiday shopping. Patrons will receive a 15% discount storewide. Light refreshments will be served.
During the Open House, The Secret Garden also will collect donations for Julie’s Purse Project. Learn more about how you can help here.
“We will also be accepting purse and toiletry donations on behalf of Julie's Purse Project, an amazing organization that works to provide high quality purses stocked with life changing essentials for survivors of trauma and hardship,” say the hosts. “Look for the pink barrel during the event where you can drop your donations and help someone in need this holiday season!”
The Secret Garden is located at 8450 W. Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove.
For more on The Secret Garden: https://www.secretgarden-online.com/
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November still offers good weather for fall planting:
* If you haven't already, it's time to clean up the remains of summer. Pull faded annuals and vegetables. Prune dead or broken branches from trees.
* Now is the best time to plant most trees and shrubs. This gives them plenty of time for root development before spring growth. They also benefit from fall and winter rains.
* Set out cool-weather annuals such as pansies and snapdragons.
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* Plant garlic and onions.
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* This is also a good time to seed wildflowers and plant such spring bloomers as sweet pea, sweet alyssum and bachelor buttons.
* Rake and compost leaves, but dispose of any diseased plant material. For example, if peach and nectarine trees showed signs of leaf curl this year, clean up under trees and dispose of those leaves instead of composting.
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* For holiday blooms indoors, plant paperwhite narcissus bulbs now. Fill a shallow bowl or dish with 2 inches of rocks or pebbles. Place bulbs in the dish with the root end nestled in the rocks. Add water until it just touches the bottom of the bulbs. Place the dish in a sunny window. Add water as needed.
* Give your azaleas, gardenias and camellias a boost with chelated iron.
* For larger blooms, pinch off some camellia buds.
* Prune non-flowering trees and shrubs while dormant.
* To help prevent leaf curl, apply a copper fungicide spray to peach and nectarine trees after they lose their leaves this month. Leaf curl, which shows up in the spring, is caused by a fungus that winters as spores on the limbs and around the tree in fallen leaves. Sprays are most effective now.
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