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Special event features unique collection and expert advice
Houseplants galore will be on display and for sale at Green Acres Nursery at Eisley's in Auburn this Saturday. Kathy Morrison
Do you love houseplants? You’re not alone. Two out of every three American homes have at least one houseplant.
And if you were born in the 1980s or ’90s, you’re even more likely to own houseplants. Seven out of 10 millennials identify as “plant parents.”
Gardeners of all ages will find new and unusual houseplants at a special event Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Green Acres Nursery & Supply at Eisley’s in Auburn.
From 8 a.m to 4 p.m., find a curated collection of unique indoor flora – and expert advice to help those houseplants thrive. Admission is free.
This collection is “perfect for the houseplant enthusiast, collector, or novice,” says Green Acres. “Houseplant experts will be showcasing some of our favorites, along with unique varieties to pique the interest of plant lovers with all levels of experience.”
Billed as “The Extraordinary Houseplant Event,” this one-day, one-location showcase also will include event day discounts, free drawings and pre-potted collections. Free coffee and treats available or purchase will be provided by Rustic Mule.
More proof houseplants are having their moment: The 2023 Plant of the Year is the Rattlesnake Plant, an easy-care calathea that loves to share our indoor space. The 2023 Flower of the Year is another indoor favorite – the orchid.
Green Acres Nursery & Supply at Eisley’s is located at 380 Nevada St., Auburn.
Details: www.idiggreenacres.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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