Home and garden events
SOUTH BAY
Clara B. Rees Iris Society. Rhizome sale includes hard-to-find bearded varieties in a multitude of colors. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 2. Almaden Valley Nursery, 15800 Almaden Expressway, San Jose. (408) 997-1234, www.almadenvalley nursery.com.
Introduction to Beekeeping. Class includes equipment and supplies. 7-9:30 p.m. Aug. 4. Campbell Community Center, 1 W. Campbell Ave. (408) 358-2571, www.beeguild.org.
Santa Clara Valley Orchid Society. Monthly meeting features Doug Pulley, a breeder of Stanhopea orchids. 7:15 p.m. Aug. 6. American Legion Hall, 1504 Minnesota Ave., San Jose. (408) 399-3123, www.santaclaravalleyorchidsociety.org.
Santa Clara County Master Gardener. Information meeting includes news about the Master Gardener Training Program that begins in January. 1-3 p.m. Aug. 7. Santa Clara County Offices, 1555 Berger Drive, San Jose. (408) 282-3105, www.mastergardeners.org.
Ladies Night at SummerWinds Nursery. Shop among experts, authors and growers. 5-8 p.m. Aug. 7. SummerWinds Nursery, 4606 Almaden Expressway, San Jose. (408) 266-4440, www.summerwinds ca.com.
Garden Railroads. Tour 10 gardens in Gilroy, Morgan Hill and Hollister. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Aug. 9. Drop off food donation and pick up guide at All Aboard Junction, 8355 Monterey St., Gilroy. (408) 846-8841.
PENINSULA
Cool Season Gardening Tips. Get easy growing tips for fall and winter. 10-11 a.m. Aug. 2. Master Gardeners Palo Alto Demonstration Garden, 851 Center Drive. (408) 282-3105, www.mastergardeners.org/scc.html.
Edible Landscaping. Tour features vegetables, fruit and chickens, tips on landscaping design and talks by host gardeners. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 2. Common Ground Organic Garden Supply and Education Center, 559 College Ave., Palo Alto. $35. (650) 493-6072, extension 11, (650) 493-6072, www.conexions.org/vhd/. gardentour.
Plant Clinic. Bring plant problems and questions to this San Mateo Master Gardeners' event. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 3. San Mateo Arboretum Society, 101 Ninth Ave. (650) 579-0536, www.sanmateo arboretum.org.
Sustainable Gardening Practices. Join Allison Czerniak, Bay Area horticulturist and estate garden manager. 1-3 p.m. Aug. 3. San Mateo Arboretum Society, 101 Ninth Ave. (650) 579-0536, www.sanmateo arboretum.org.
Fall Planting Inspiration: Native Plant Gardens. Get ideas in time for fall planting during a slide show. 7-9 p.m. Aug. 7. Peninsula Conservation Center, 3921 E. Bayshore Road, Palo Alto. (408) 715-7020, www.cnps-scv.org.
SANTA CRUZ/MONTEREY
Winter gardening. Learn how to start and tend a winter vegetable garden. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 9. Love Apple Farm, 9299 Glen Arbor Road, Ben Lomond. $65. (831) 588-3801, www.growbetterveggies.com.
Broken Plate Mosaic Class. Learn the art in one day. Noon-5 p.m. Aug. 9. The Painted Chair Studio, 421 Gharkey St, Santa Cruz. $80. (831) 425-1602, www.paintedchairstudio.com.
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Thinking of Outdoor Landscaping Ideas
Landscaping is one of the best things a person can do for their yard or for any piece of property. A well landscaped piece of land can do so many different things not for only yourself but for those who see it.
Some of these benefits include; making you feel good, attracting people to look at your property, and it also can add countless dollars onto the equity of your home. Before you can landscape any piece of property, you must first think up some great outdoor landscaping ideas.
When you are pondering different outdoor landscaping ideas, there are a few things you must do. In the area you are trying to landscape, make sure that it is properly edged and free of any gross weeds. Before doing any thing to drastic, think about consulting a professional landscaper to throw your outdoor landscaping ideas at. This person should let you know the best way to properly do whatever you maybe thinking. Hopefully they can give you some suggestions as well to further enhance your ideas. Some people´s outdoor landscaping ideas are going to bit a little more outrageous than others so it is in your best interest to do as much research about the type of things you want to do.
When it comes to outdoor landscaping, there are a variety of things that you can do. It is basically wide open to your budget and your own creativity. A good place to look for outdoor landscaping ideas is by going online. The Internet should provide plenty of information on a huge scale of different landscape ideas. If that doesn't work. There are several magazines that talk about good outdoor landscaping ideas. So if you want to make your yard look as beautiful as possible, landscape it and benefit from all the advantages of having a well landscaped piece of land.
Written by Fred Geraldsten. Find the latest information on Outdoor Landscaping Ideas as well as Backyard Landscaping
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Fred_Geraldsten
Some of these benefits include; making you feel good, attracting people to look at your property, and it also can add countless dollars onto the equity of your home. Before you can landscape any piece of property, you must first think up some great outdoor landscaping ideas.
When you are pondering different outdoor landscaping ideas, there are a few things you must do. In the area you are trying to landscape, make sure that it is properly edged and free of any gross weeds. Before doing any thing to drastic, think about consulting a professional landscaper to throw your outdoor landscaping ideas at. This person should let you know the best way to properly do whatever you maybe thinking. Hopefully they can give you some suggestions as well to further enhance your ideas. Some people´s outdoor landscaping ideas are going to bit a little more outrageous than others so it is in your best interest to do as much research about the type of things you want to do.
When it comes to outdoor landscaping, there are a variety of things that you can do. It is basically wide open to your budget and your own creativity. A good place to look for outdoor landscaping ideas is by going online. The Internet should provide plenty of information on a huge scale of different landscape ideas. If that doesn't work. There are several magazines that talk about good outdoor landscaping ideas. So if you want to make your yard look as beautiful as possible, landscape it and benefit from all the advantages of having a well landscaped piece of land.
Written by Fred Geraldsten. Find the latest information on Outdoor Landscaping Ideas as well as Backyard Landscaping
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Fred_Geraldsten
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