April 2010 Calendar of Events
Many of our classes have limited room, please call 707-964-4352 ext 16 to reserve your space. A small fee may be charged for classes, walks are free with Gardens’ admission.
For full details on the following calendar events, visit our online calendar at www.gardenbythesea.org.
Getting the Dirt on Soils
Saturday, April 3
9:30 am - noon in the Meeting Room
An in-depth look at what is a soil, what roles soils play in the larger world as well as your garden, and what YOUR soil is all about. Class $10 each, half price for members!
Easter at the Gardens
Sunday, April 4
Join us at the Gardens for a special day of flowers, photos, and fun, including a rhododendron walk with local rhododendron enthusiast Dennis McKiver beginning at 1:00 pm.
Rhododendron Walks
Sunday, April 4 and Saturdays, April 10 and 17
Beginning at 1:00 pm at the Garden Plaza
Join local rhododendron enthusiast Dennis McKiver for a walk through the rhododendron blooms at the Gardens. Free with Gardens’ admission
Compost Happens
Saturday, April 10
10:00 am - noon in the Meeting Room
Compost happens, but there are tricks to get it to happen right! Class $10 each, half price for members!
Feeding Your Soil
Saturday, April 17
10:00 am - noon in the Meeting Room
When it comes to health and growth, a balanced diet is just as important to your plants as it is to you. $15 per participant, $10 for Garden members. Fee includes a soil test kit to use in class and to take home.
Member’s ONLY
Spring Plant and Store Sale Preview Night
Friday, April 23
5:30 pm -7:00 pm on the Garden Plaza
Members will enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres while getting first pick of our Spring Plant Sale inventory!
Spring Plant and Store Sale
Saturday, April 24 and Sunday, April 25
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
This is your chance to swoop in on some wonderful plants for your garden.
Friends of the Gardens- Spring Bake Sale
Saturday, April 24
9:00 am until sold out!
Stop in for a treat while browsing our spring plant sale.
Gophers, Moles, and Voles, Oh My!
Saturday, April 24
10:00 am - noon in the Meeting Room
Master Gardener Bill Scheuner will teach you tricks on getting the furry critters in your garden under control. Class $10 each, half price for members!
Master Gardener
Earth Day Open House
Saturday, April 24 and Sunday, April 25
It’s time to start getting those spring garden questions answered! Join us in the Gardens’ Library for the season opening of our walk in hours for 2010.
Luther Burbank - Creating New California Native Plants and Californians
Thursday, April 29 at the College of the Redwoods, Room 112
Coffee and cookies 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm, session takes place 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us for an evening presentation on one of California's most influential gardeners! Free lecture.
Interested in what’s coming up? Visit us online at www.gardenbythesea.org and click on Calendar of Events!
SPECIAL REQUEST!
Our Propagation Nursery is in full spring swing and is in need of 4 inch and 1 gallon black, smooth-sided pots. Any questions, contact Janet at 707-964-4352 ext 12.
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