Recipient can make a birdhouse with a succulent roof or a living centerpiece, among others
Know someone who enjoys plant crafts? They might appreciate a gift registration for The Secret Garden's Kokedama Workshop, to be held 10:30 a.m. March 10. Other workshops are available. Photo courtesy The Secret Garden
Looking for a great Valentine’s Day gift for the garden lover in your life? Try giving one of these garden-oriented workshops, offered by The Secret Garden in Elk Grove.
These workshops can be for one person – or more; make it a couple’s project, friends’ gathering or a mother-daughter activity. The results will be something that adds color and artistry to your homes and gardens, or a Valentine that will grow on you or your sweetie.
The Secret Garden is now accepting reservations for the following workshops, all set for March:
* Succulent Birdhouse Workshop ($80 including plants and materials): Set for 11 a.m. March 2, this workshop creates a birdhouse with a growing roof. “We will use a large wooden birdhouse (7 by 11.5 inches) and a selection of succulents such as echeveria and sedum to plant the roof,” say the organizers. “In this class, we will cover succulent care, soil choice, three methods of succulent propagation and more!”
* Macrame 101 Workshop ($50): Owner Jennifer Kahl will lead this beginner’s class in macrame, set for 10:30 a.m. March 3. “You’ll learn basic terminology and how to make three basic knots. You’ll put your newfound skills to use to complete your first project – an awesome copper colored 36-inch hanger,” she says. “You'll also receive a take home sheet with detailed instruction so you can continue to make more at home.”
* Kokedama Workshop ($45): At 10:30 a.m. March 10, create a unique hanging garden. “Kokedama translates to ‘moss ball’; it is a Japanese technique that uses moss, twine and plants to create living works of art that can be displayed indoors or outdoors,” says The Secret Garden staff. “Students can choose from a selection of indoor or outdoor plants such as hoya, rhipsalis, staghorn ferns, pothos and more.”
* Spring Centerpiece Workshop ($65): On St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, this 11 a.m workshop will show how to make a living centerpiece using plants. “Join us in the classroom to create a beautiful living centerpiece perfect for your Easter table or Spring décor,” say the organizers. “We will use a wood 8-by-8-inch box, assorted tropical plants, natural elements, dried florals and accessories to create these living works of art!”
More workshops are available, too. See the full list and links for reservations at https://www.secretgarden-online.com/.
The Secret Garden is located at 8450 W. Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove.
Comments
0 comments have been posted.Sacramento Digs Gardening to your inbox.
Thanks to Our Sponsor!
Local News
Sites We Like
Garden Checklist for week of Nov. 3
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.
* Lettuce, cabbage and broccoli also can be planted now.
* Plant garlic and onions.
* Keep planting bulbs to spread out your spring bloom. Some possible suggestions: daffodils, crocuses, hyacinths, tulips, anemones and scillas.
* 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.
* Save dry stalks and seedpods from poppies and coneflowers for fall bouquets and holiday decorating.
* 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.
Powered by California Local
