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Green Acres hosts 'Extraordinary Houseplant Event' in Citrus Heights

Add to your indoor jungle and knowledge with three workshops

Expect a wide selection of houseplants during the Green Acres "Extraordinary Houseplant Event" in  Citrus Heights.

Expect a wide selection of houseplants during the Green Acres "Extraordinary Houseplant Event" in Citrus Heights. Kathy Morrison

January celebrates our indoor gardens – houseplants. Here’s an opportunity to add to your indoor jungle – or start a new collection.

On Saturday, Jan. 25, Green Acres Nursery & Supply will host “An Extraordinary Houseplant Event” at its Citrus Heights nursery.

“Shop a curated collection of unique houseplants perfect for the houseplant enthusiast, collector, or novice,” says Green Acres. “Take advantage of Event-Day Hot Buys! Discover rare houseplants that you don’t find every day. Get creative with our CREATE Classes happening from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

"Be inspired by houseplant groupings to build your indoor jungle. Shop our home+grown collection and select something special for yourself or someone you love.”

In addition, it’s a great opportunity to ask questions and get expert advice from Green Acres’ houseplant gurus.

Throughout the event, Green Acres will host three hands-on workshops. No advance registration is required. The CREATE Classes include:

– Make a Kokedama ($15): Learn this traditional Japanese technique that “transforms plants into living art. Wrap the plant’s rootball in moss and bonsai soil, securing it with twine. Join us for a creative and unique potting experience,” say the organizers.

– Copper plant support ($5): “We guide you in shaping the wire into a monstera leaf,” says Green Acres. “You’ll leave with a stylish, sturdy, and rust-resistant plant support that will help keep your plant babies upright.”

– Pot-up Station (prices vary): “We’re offering custom pot-ups all day at our planting bar! Choose your plants, and we’ll create the perfect arrangement for you – whether in a pot or a terrarium.”

Hours for this special event are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Green Acres is located at 6128 San Juan Ave., Citrus Heights.

Details and directions: https://idiggreenacres.com/

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Make the most of the lower temperatures early in the week. We’ll be back in the 80s by Thursday.

* Plant, plant, plant! It’s prime planting season in the Sacramento area. 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.

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