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Annual Show & Potted Iris Sale
The Santa Rosa Iris Society will be holding its annual show and potted iris sale entitled "Iris Magic". This show is free and features a hall full of lovely iris, literature on how to grow iris, volunteers to answer your questions, and many varieties of potted iris for sale. They would include Tall Bearded, Border Bearded, Spuria's, Louisiana's, and PCN's. In addition there will be many beautiful floral arrangements featuring iris. Come and spend the day with us!
If you desire any further information, please contact Anna Marie Hermansen at 415-681-7040 or David Cadd at 707-433-8633.
Where: Luther Burbank Art & Garden Center,
2050 Yulupa Avenue, Santa Rosa
When: May 12 - 13: the show is open Saturday from 1pm - 5pm and on Sunday from 10am - 5pm. The potted iris sale will be from 10am to 5pm on both days.
Cost: FREE
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Marin 500+ Garden Challenge
Join us as we transform Marin County back yards, lawns, patios, decks and even balconies into bountiful organic food gardens!
This effort will help build a robust supply of safe food in each community, save money, conserve water, build resilience, lower greenhouse gasses, increase habitat, and support local businesses.
The Goal: Create 500+ organic food gardens all over Marin County in one week.
When: May 12 - 19
Register: Sign up for free at
www.maringardenchallenge.org.
For more info: please contact susan@maringardenchallenge.org
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Bay-Friendly Garden Tours
The annual Garden Tour will open gates to over 65 gardens located in geographic clusters in Alameda, Marin, Napa, and Santa Clara counties.
Highlights include:
• Backyard orchards & kitchen gardens
• Urban habitats for butterflies, birds and bees
• Drought tolerant replacements for water thirsty lawns
Register at: www.BayFriendlyGardenTour.org to purchase a tour guidebook with garden directions, descriptions & entrance tickets for all 3 tour dates. For more info call (510) 859-8026, ext-2.
Where & When:
All events are 10am - 4pm
• Sun., May 16 - Napa County
• Sat., May 19 - Marin County
Cost: $10 per guidebook
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Rethinking your Lawn
What can we do instead of a lawn? Suzanne Arca, APLD 2011 Designer of the Year, will answer that question and put to rest the notion that the front garden needs a lawn. She will demonstrate that a lawn-free garden does not mean inferior aesthetics and functionality. Suzanne is a favorite at The Gardens.
Where: The Gardens at Heather Farm, 1540 Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek
When: Sat., May 19, 9:30am-12:30pm
Cost: $25; GHF members receive a discount on class fees.
Register: Call 925-947-1678 or visit
www.gardenshf.org.
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1-Day Exotic Houseplants Show, Sale & Display
San Francisco Gesneriad and San Francisco African Violet Societies present a one day show, display and sale of exotic Houseplants. Most plants and cuttings are under $10. Also the Succulent and Cactus Society, the Bromeliad Society and the Botanical Garden will also be having sales in the same location. It will be a day of gardening delights!
Where: SF County Fair Building,
9th Ave & Lincoln Way,
Golden Gate Park
When: Sat., June 9, 10am-2pm.
Cost: FREE EVENT!!!
More info:www.sfgesneriads.org or 415-826-3172.
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Succulent Terrariums –
A Miniature Oasis
Get your hands dirty as you create your very own low maintenance terrarium. Plants and materials included in the price. Class limited to 12 participants.
Where: The Gardens at Heather Farm, 1540 Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek
When: Sat., June 16, 9am-11am.
Cost: $35; GHF members receive a discount on class fees.
Register: Call 925-947-1678 or visit
www.gardenshf.org.
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A Flower Garden in a Jiffy
Do you envy those beautiful and colorful flower gardens every summer and fall? Putting one together is a snap and we’ll show you how. Join our own Patrice Hanlon and Susan Handjian as they show you how to draw up a simple plan and create a good spot in your garden. You will learn about plants that transplant easily, get off to a fast start and produce many flowers.
Where: The Gardens at Heather Farm, 1540 Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek
When: Sat., June 23, 9am-10:30am
Cost: $20; GHF members receive a discount on class fees.
Register: Call 925-947-1678 or visit
www.gardenshf.org.
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In the Fold – Recycled Paper Art
Ever wonder what to do with old magazines and greeting cards? This fun family class for all ages teaches how making folds in paper allows you to create beautiful boxes and mobiles.
Where: The Gardens at Heather Farm, 1540 Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek
When:Sat., June 30, 9:30am-11am
Cost: $15/adult, $5/child over 10; GHF members receive a discount on class fees.
Register: Call 925-947-1678 or visit
www.gardenshf.org.
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ONGOING....
• Wondering what to do with excess bounty from your garden? Join the Marin Open Garden Project at one of their weekly exchanges where gardeners meet to share fruit, vegetables, eggs, cut flowers and other goodies from their backyards. To learn more, visit the MOGP website at www.opengardenproject.org to find the most current schedule of their exchanges as well as other useful gardening information.
• Peacock Garden Club welcomes all garden enthusiasts, including beginners. Meeting and garden program, or garden outing, 10:00 a.m. 2nd Wednesday each month.
Where: Meetings at Falkirk Cultural Center, 1408 Mission Avenue, San Rafael. Info: Carol Randall 455-0840.
• RENEW the ZOO project
You may associate the phrase “endangered species” with animals, but did you know there are many endangered plant species? The first step in preserving an endangered animal species is preserving the flora in its habitat. Therefore, the role of the Zoo’s Horticulture department is more than just to create beautiful gardens for the animals and visitors; it is to help spread the message of habitat conservation and vegetation management. We invite you, your family, your friends, your school or your corporation to join us for a rewarding opportunity to enjoy fresh air and fun while beautifying the Zoo.
When: The second Saturday of each month, 8 – 11 a.m. Where: Meet by the Old Sloat “Main” Gate.
Wear: Something warm and comfortable that you don’t mind getting dirty. We provide tools and work gloves, but if you have work gloves, bring them just in case.
To sign up: Pre-registration is required; call (415) 522-9702 or e-mail RenewSFZoo@aol.com. Leave a message including: the date you’d like to work, name and phone number of a contact person, the name of your organization (if any) and the approximate number of people coming to the event.
• The Mount Diablo Rose Society meets the second Wednesday of each month at the Dublin Civic Center, at 7:30 P.M. We meet every month except July and August.
• The Marin Rose Society meets on the second Tuesday of each month (except December) at 7:30 p.m. at Marin Art & Garden Center, Ross. We offer great speakers, mini rose shows, refreshments, raffles, and free Consulting Rosarian advice. Members enjoy an award winning newsletter, garden tours, social events, exhibitions, demonstrations and a great deal of fun!
• Watch out for ticks!
Ticks on vegetation and wood are spreading Lyme disease and co-infections, illnesses that can rob us of our health. So far, five San Franciscans have been infected in San Francisco. Tick repellent is recommended on us and our indoor/outdoor pets. For more information: www.lymedisease.org, sf_seal@sbcglobal.net.
We instruct people how to protect against tick bites. If you're ever interested in printing a list of protective measures for us, pets and environment, let me know. We also have monthly support/advocacy meetings in SF.
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