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As the vibrant colors of spring burst forth and the air fills with the sweet scent of blossoms, it's the perfect time to roll up your sleeves and tend to your garden. Whether you're a seasoned gar...
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Food, fun and Kokedama orchid workshop part of July 29 special event
It's a jungle in there, with air conditioning. Orchids and tropical plants fill Exotic Plants, which is hosting its annual Luau Night on July 29. Courtesy of Exotic Plants https://www.exoticplantsltd.com/
It’s an air-conditioned indoor jungle packed with orchids and tropical plants. What better setting for a mid-summer luau in Sacramento?
Tickets are now on sale for Exotic Plants’ annual Luau Night. Set for 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 29, this fun-, food- and plant-filled event is often a sell-out.
“Join us for a vibrant and unforgettable Luau event on July 29th!” posted Exotic Plants staff in its EventBrite announcement. “Immerse yourself in the spirit of Hawaii with our Orchid Kokedama Workshop, where you’ll learn the art of creating stunning orchid arrangements. Indulge in the flavors of Authentic Hawaiian food and drinks, savoring the tastes of the islands. Experience captivating entertainment and much more, as we transport you to a tropical paradise. Don’t miss out on this exciting celebration!”
Learn about island plants as well as culture. Celebrating its 51st anniversary, Exotic Plants specializes in tropical plants and succulents with an extensive collection of orchids and anthuriums. Its knowledgeable staff teaches many ways to grow these indoor favorites – including terrariums and hanging gardens.
Kokedama is a unique style of container gardening. A soil- and moss-filled ball, held together with plastic fishing line, is planted with orchids and suspended in air. The workshop includes all the materials as well as instruction for a completed Orchid Kokedama to take home.
Tickets start at $75 and range up to $250, including the optional orchid workshop, materials and plants.
Exotic Plants is located at 1525 Fulton Ave., Sacramento. Call 916-922-4769.
Tickets are available on EventBrite.com.
For more on Exotic Plants: https://www.exoticplantsltd.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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