Find local news and events related to real estate, interior design, home improvement and gardening. This week includes a native plant sale, a rhododendron workshop, a bath and kitchen remodeling event, a compost class, a fruit tree care clinic and a call for garden submissions.
PLANT SALE … Buy native plants at the Santa Clara Valley chapter of the California Native Plant Society’s sale on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Hidden Villa, 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills. Cash, check and credit card will be accepted, and parking is free. Buyers should bring a box to carry plant purchases. Info: Santa Clara Valley chapter of the California Native Plant Society
RHODODENDRONS … Learn how to grow the best rhododendrons with the help of the De Anza Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. in Room 12 of the Hillview Community Center, 97 Hillview Avenue, Los Altos. The event is free and refreshments will be served. Info: De Anza Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society
BATH (AND KITCHEN) TIME … Learn about bathroom and kitchen remodels on Saturday, Oct. 24, 9:30-11:30 a.m., at 1954 Old Middlefield Way, Mountain View. As part of a Harrell Remodeling workshop series, participants will learn from industry experts and receive the tools they need to successfully start their next remodeling project. Info: Harrell Remodeling workshops
COMPOST BASICS … Compost at home after learning the basics on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to noon, in Room H-1 at the Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. During this free course, participants will learn about how compost helps a garden. Info: City of Palo Alto workshops
HEALTHY FRUIT TREES … Learn to prune fruit trees from apple to plum on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2-4 p.m., at Common Ground Garden, 687 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. In this class, Tom Cronin will demonstrate how to prune a tree, show which tools are best and teach basic pruning techniques. The $40 workshop includes hands-on learning. Info: Common Ground Garden
CALL FOR GARDENS … Submit your garden by Saturday, Oct. 31, for inclusion in the Going Native Garden Tour 2016. To qualify, you must live in San Mateo or Santa Clara counties and have a garden that is comprised of 50 percent or more of California native plants. If selected, your garden will be included in the tour which will take place on April 9 and 10, 2016. Info: Going Native Garden Tour submission
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