Garden Time
March 15, 2007
It is time to clean up your garden. Many of us lost plants during the heavy frost last month. As I drive around, I can see the brown leaves on those wonderful tropical plants. In all probability the plants are still alive and will send up new shoots as the weather warms. However, it is a good time to assess your garden and plan for your new plants.
A good spot to check out plant species is the UCR Botanical Gardens. The gardens are located in Riverside at the Southeast quadrant of the UCR campus. Follow Campus Drive or Big Springs Road. You will find lilacs blooming now and can check out the information regarding the annual plant sale which will take place on March 31 and Apriil 1, 2007. At the sale you can find plants that are not commonly found in commercial nurseries and which have been cultivated for our climate.
Admission to the Gardens is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. You can also become a member of the "Friends of the Gardens" for, I believe, a $30.00 fee. This will give you priveleges such as first choice at the plant sale.
Hours for the UCR Botanical Gardens are 8 a.m. til 5 p.m. daily. The hours for the plant sale are noon to 5p.m on the 31st of March and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 1, 2007. Of course if you are a "Friend" the plant sale will be open to you at 9 a.m. on the 31st.
It is time to clean up your garden. Many of us lost plants during the heavy frost last month. As I drive around, I can see the brown leaves on those wonderful tropical plants. In all probability the plants are still alive and will send up new shoots as the weather warms. However, it is a good time to assess your garden and plan for your new plants.
A good spot to check out plant species is the UCR Botanical Gardens. The gardens are located in Riverside at the Southeast quadrant of the UCR campus. Follow Campus Drive or Big Springs Road. You will find lilacs blooming now and can check out the information regarding the annual plant sale which will take place on March 31 and Apriil 1, 2007. At the sale you can find plants that are not commonly found in commercial nurseries and which have been cultivated for our climate.
Admission to the Gardens is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. You can also become a member of the "Friends of the Gardens" for, I believe, a $30.00 fee. This will give you priveleges such as first choice at the plant sale.
Hours for the UCR Botanical Gardens are 8 a.m. til 5 p.m. daily. The hours for the plant sale are noon to 5p.m on the 31st of March and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 1, 2007. Of course if you are a "Friend" the plant sale will be open to you at 9 a.m. on the 31st.
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