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A roundup of local home and garden news and events, including a Gamble Garden’s “tagsale” of gently used garden-related goods, antiques, china and other items and a workshop on the best sod selection for your lawn.
TAG SALE … On Saturday, June 10, Gamble Garden will host a “tag sale” of gently used garden-related goods, antiques, china, glassware, linens, and furniture, as well as a plant sale and a free plant clinic with master gardeners. The event will be from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Gamble Garden, 1431 Waverley St., Palo Alto. Gamble Garden also will have a flower-arranging demonstration on Monday, June 12, from 10 a.m. to noon. Visitors will have the opportunity to watch “Miss Gamble Floral Arrangers” create beautiful arrangements, ask questions and learn from their skillful designs. The event will include a private tour of the gardens, plus a Q&A. Light refreshments will be served. This is not a hands-on demonstration class. Call Gamble Garden for tickets at 650-329-1356 . Cost is $45 per person. Space is extremely limited.
PICKING A NEW LAWN … Lyngso Garden Materials in San Carlos will host a workshop on “Sod Selection with Delta Bluegrass” on Saturday, June 10, from 10 a.m. to noon. Join an expert in the industry, Josie Sheffield of Delta Bluegrass Company, to learn all about the best sod selections for your site. Learn how to improve the health of your lawn and improve grass conditions all while learning to minimize water usage. California-native sod blends and Kurapia groundcover sod will be covered in depth. To register, go to eventbrite.com. Lyngso Garden Materials, Inc. is located at 345 Shoreway Road, San Carlos.
ROSE ARRANGING … The Peninsula Rose Society will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 20, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., on the topic of rose arrangements. The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month (except July and December) at the Veterans Memorial Senior Center, 1455 Madison Ave. in Redwood City.
CITIZEN PRUNERS … Canopy will hold a “Citizen Pruner Training” class on Saturday, June 10, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for those interested in joining Canopy’s Citizen Pruner Team. In this free, interactive workshop series you’ll learn the art, science and skill of young tree pruning with Program Director Michael Hawkins and other expert arborists. After attending the workshop, you will be prepared to join the group’s team of Citizen Pruners that help maintain young trees throughout the community. No prior pruning experience necessary, and all skill levels are welcome. This workshop is intended for ages 14 and up. For more information, go to canopy.org or email natalie@canopy.org.
