Open house Nov. 25 kicks off holiday shopping season
The Khal family -- Sabrina, Jasmine, Vic and Jen -- welcomes patrons to The Secret Garden in Elk Grove. Courtesy The Secret Garden
While gearing up for holiday shopping, remember your friends at neighborhood nurseries and garden stores.
That includes The Secret Garden in Elk Grove. They’ll kick off their holiday season – not on Black Friday, but the day after. The popular garden store and nursery will host a holiday open house on Saturday, Nov. 25.
“On Saturday, November 25th, come celebrate Small Business Saturday with us,” posted the Khal family, which owns and operates The Secret Garden. “We're a small, family-owned business that has been serving the community since 2002! The store is filled with fabulous, unique gifts and it's a great opportunity to show your support for one of your favorite small, local businesses while getting some of your holiday shopping done.”
Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Secret Garden will offer several special activities including a free scavenger hunt for children, complimentary hot beverages and doughnuts (until noon) and free collectible stickers (with a $25 purchase). The event also officially opens the nursery’s Christmas tree lot, which will soon be filled with fresh-cut trees.
The Secret Garden is renowned for its selection of succulents, pottery and garden décor. It’s located at 8450 W. Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove, next to Highway 99.
Details and directions: https://www.secretgarden-online.com/.
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