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A roundup of local home and garden news and events including a discussion on the regional housing crisis and Gamble Garden’s upcoming spring tour.
HOUSING TALK … The Town of Portola Valley will host a “Community Conversation about Housing” on Saturday, March 3, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. According to the residents and town officials, Portola Valley has not been immune to impacts from the regional housing crisis. Young people who grew up in the town are unable to live in there; seniors who wish to downsize are unable to do so as options do not exist, and the town’s own workforce must drive long distances to come to work. Those affected will be there to share their stories. Residents are welcome to share their concerns and ideas but space is limited. Those who wish to attend should RSVP by Thursday, March 1, by calling 650-851-1700 ext. 259 or emailing PVConversation@portolavalley.net. The event will be held in the Community Hall, Portola Valley Town Center, 765 Portola Road.
GARDEN SPRING TOUR … Tickets are on sale for the 2018 Gamble Garden Spring Tour scheduled for Friday, April 27, and Saturday, April 28. The five private gardens on this year’s tour range from exotic and sophisticated to whimsical and playful to tranquil. In one garden, towering redwood trees and a massive rose-covered arbor usher visitors into a courtyard. Another garden features a dark-green arch of magnolia trees and a Buddhist sculpture, stone benches and colorful planters. To register, go to gamblegarden.org.
POWER MARKET … Coldwell Banker has identified nearly 50 areas in the United States as “power markets” in “The Report,” its annual review of luxury real estate markets (see full list here). The real estate franchise coined the catch phrase, “power market” to describe areas where affluent buyers are flocking for lifestyle and culture. These markets include luxury markets based on indicators such as airport accessibility, ease of doing business, a “prestige brand presence” and a housing stock that prioritizes privacy, views and exclusivity. Of the Top 5 power markets to Watch in 2018, San Francisco is No. 3 on the list, and the Silicon Valley area is No. 5.
FREE GARDEN ADVICE … Every Friday afternoon Master Gardener volunteers are at Gamble Garden between 1 and 4 p.m. to help you with your garden questions. Bring plant samples or just come to the library at Gamble Garden, 1431 Waverley St., Palo Alto. You also can call the Master Gardener hotline at 650-329-1356 ext 205.
